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Event:
NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Hester looks to clinch
and Traumen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Traumen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Zeke Hester has been cut.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Traumen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Traumen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hester tries to clinch there but Traumen circles away.
#CL2#
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Traumen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Traumen breaks from the clinch.
Traumen scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Traumen scores with a jab to the head.
Hester is looking to clinch but Traumen is avoiding it.
Traumen jabs Hester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traumen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hester under the eye.#T1#
Hester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Hester is rocked!
Hester tries to clinch but Traumen moves out of range.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traumen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Traumen attempts a counter takedown but Hester avoids it well and moves away.
It looks like Traumen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Traumen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hester is still on wobbly legs! Can Traumen finish him?
Donk. Traumen catches Hester right on the button with a cross.
Hester tries to clinch up.
Traumen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traumen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hester tries to clinch but Traumen is having none of it.
Hester wants to clinch.
Traumen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hester.
Hester seems to have recovered his senses.
Traumen sizes up Hester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hester tries to clinch but Traumen is having none of it.
Hester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hester wants to clinch up but Traumen keeps it at a distance.
Hester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traumen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traumen throws a wild body kick that Hester sees coming a mile off.
Traumen misses the jab.
Traumen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zeke Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hester tries to clinch there but Traumen circles away.
Hester tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Traumen counters with a nice uppercut.
Traumen's corner calls for a 1-2. Traumen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traumen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hester to the canvas! Hester doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Traumen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Traumen!
A very excited looking Lucas Traumen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Dawson lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Hester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hester won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson takes a swing at Hester's ribcage but misses.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeke Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hester dodges the punch combination from Dawson.
Dawson with a nice calf kick.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hester tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it. #CL2#
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Dawson wants to break free but Hester has control.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Dawson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hester in his tracks. #CL2#
Hester gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Hester.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Michael Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hester gets a clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Hester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Hester has the dominant position.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
#T4#
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dawson misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Hester instigates a clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
Dawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hester wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hester instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hester moves into the clinch.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hester has him pressed against the cage.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Michael Dawson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Hester keeps him there for the moment.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson is trying to push Hester away but Hester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hester instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
#BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hester moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dawson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hester checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dawson - that will leave a mark!
Dawson thows a body kick. Hester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Michael Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson is looking to slow Hester down with leg kicks.
Hester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hester wants to clinch.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hester.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.#T2#
Hester lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Michael Dawson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Dawson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeke Hester!
A very excited looking Zeke Hester made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yelnats swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Yelnats throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Yelnats gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hester regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yelnats is pushing down on Hester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hester is fighting to maintain full guard but Yelnats has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yelnats is taking a breather. Hester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Hester is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yelnats perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hester taking some punishment here, with Yelnats in his half guard.
Hester is trying to stand back up but Yelnats is controlling him
Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hester is trying to stand up here but Yelnats is controlling him well.
Yelnats looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yelnats stops Hester from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hester moves into the clinch successfully.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
Yelnats is trying to drag Hester to the mat but Hester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats looking to stall.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Yelnats tries to score a body lock takedown but Hester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats misses with a body punch.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats stalls.
Yelnats avoiding damage.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.
Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Yelnats in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
#TD2#
Yelnats lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hester tries to kick Yelnats off but Yelnats keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yelnats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Yelnats might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yelnats trying to mount his opponent but Hester defends it.
Hester is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that round.
That's time! Hester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hester rushes Yelnats and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeke Hester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yelnats dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats tries for a takedown but Hester manages to get underhooks.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hester blocks it with crossed arms.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats can't get the takedown.
Hester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats looking for a takedown.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses.
Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yelnats tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Yelnats creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yelnats misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Yelnats shrugs off.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yelnats is looking to control Hester's arms but Hester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yelnats has his back to the cage.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yelnats throws a head punch that misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.
Yelnats misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
Yelnats is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hester is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yelnats is trying to drag Hester to the mat but Hester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yelnats working aggressively here.
Yelnats works on Hester's body with a couple of short punches.
Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yelnats scores with a jab to the head.
Zeke Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yelnats avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3##CL#
Hester moves into the clinch successfully.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yelnats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yelnats is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hester.
Yelnats looking to slow down the pace here.
Hester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelnats can do to turn this around?
Yelnats looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
Yelnats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hester's elbow.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Yelnats drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yelnats stalling against the cage.
Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses.
Yelnats trying to control the position but instead, Hester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yelnats into the cage.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats wants to take the fight to the mat but Hester manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hester blocks an elbow strike from Yelnats.
Yelnats manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hester lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Yelnats has hold of one of Hester's legs. Hester is fighting the takedown attempt but Yelnats gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hester blocks a head kick by Yelnats.
Hester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Hester closes the distance and pushes Yelnats back into the cage.
Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Stanley Yelnats has been cut.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yelnats pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hester tumbling to the mat - Yelnats dives into Hester's guard.
Yelnats loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hester wants to stand and escape but Yelnats is having none of it.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Yelnats from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hester wants to stand but Yelnats is controlling the position.
Hester keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass. #T1#
Yelnats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yelnats swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yelnats, pushing him back against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester blocks an elbow strike from Yelnats.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Yelnats shrugs off.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hester as Yelnats tries to tie him up.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yelnats pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hester tumbling to the mat - Yelnats dives into Hester's guard.
Hester wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yelnats avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yelnats swats away the attempt to clinch by Hester.
Yelnats lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Hester instigates a clinch.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yelnats is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hester is defending well.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Yelnats avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yelnats fails to land.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Yelnats is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats tries to throw a body punch but Hester avoids it by throwing Yelnats back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yelnats is trying to maintain a safe position but Hester gets an underhook and turns Yelnats into the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats misses with a punch to the body.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yelnats takes an elbow to the temple.
Yelnats taking a breather.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stanley Yelnats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yelnats is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hester gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hester, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Hester!
After winning the bout, Zeke Hester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 1
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hester tries to sprawl but Joon drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Joon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hester is trying to stand up here but Joon is controlling him well.
Joon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Joon seems to be working for a kimura but Hester defends the submission attempt.
Hester is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Hester is defending against the submission attempts here by Joon.
#SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hester defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hester sees it coming and defends easily.
Hester pushes Joon off looking to stand but Joon dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB#
Hester is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Joon has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Hester is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hester as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hester has Amiga up against the cage in a clinch.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Amiga blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Amiga takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Tapad Amiga has been cut.
Amiga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#Amiga is rocked!
Amiga takes an elbow to the temple.
Amiga is still on wobbly legs! Can Hester finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Amiga shrugs off.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinched against the cage, Hester lands a big elbow that drops Amiga! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Amiga is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Hester!
Zeke Hester seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Momoji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hester's half guard.
Momoji is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Momoji working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hester is refusing to be controlled, as Momoji sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Momoji there.
Momoji is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Momoji lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Momoji lands a nice short elbow.
Hester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Momoji is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momoji has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hester wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momoji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Momoji has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hester is trying to stand.#T1#
Momoji has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hester's face.
Momoji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hester squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Momoji working Hester over with strikes here.
Hester is squirming around, avoiding Momoji's attempts to control the action.
Momoji landing strikes from the mount.
Momoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hester is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Momoji controlling the position easily from mount.
Momoji looking to control but Hester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momoji breaks from Hester's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hester is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Momoji dominating with strikes here.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Momoji scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hester?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momoji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hester is looking to escape.
Hester wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Momoji postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hester looks a forlorn figure.
Momoji cracks Hester with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Momoji content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momoji with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Hester is rocked!
Hester is squirming around, avoiding Momoji's attempts to control the action.
Hester wants to get back to his feet.
Momoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Momoji has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hester tries to buck Momoji off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Momoji lands a heavy elbow.
Momoji putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hester is squirming around, avoiding Momoji's attempts to control the action.
Momoji pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Momoji controlling his opponent.
Hester's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hester taking shots to the head.
Hester is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Momoji content just to control the position here.
Hester is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Momoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Hester is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Momoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momoji won't let Hester get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Momoji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Momoji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester is trying to stand up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Momoji looking to finish Hester with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hester!
Hester trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Momoji wants to finish this one by submission but Hester is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Momoji.
Momoji scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hester is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Momoji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hester tries to clinch but Momoji is having none of it.
Momoji feinted with a counter takedown.
Momoji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hester can do to turn this around?
Momoji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Momoji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hester wants to clinch up but Momoji keeps it at a distance.
Momoji bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hester's head backwards.
Hester is looking to clinch but Momoji is avoiding it.
Momoji appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Momoji throws a solid leg kick but Hester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Momoji.
Momoji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Momoji with a nice cross.
Momoji lands a head shot.
Hester takes one to the chin there.
Hester tries to clinch up but Momoji circles away and keeps his distance.
Momoji keeps the fight on the outside.
Hester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Momoji lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momoji swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hester.
Momoji throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Momoji in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Taromaru Momoji has been cut.#T1#
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Momoji leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Momoji lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Momoji throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hesters head.
Momoji can't break the clinch.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Momoji pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Momoji avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Momoji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hester tries to clinch there but Momoji circles away.
Momoji swats away the attempt to clinch by Hester.
Momoji connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hester's hands.
Momoji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hester has time to react.
Zeke Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hester is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Hester gets a clinch.
Hester prevents Momoji from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Momoji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Momoji scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Momoji wants to pass the guard but Hester is defending well.
Momoji prevents Hester from standing back up.
Taromaru Momoji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Momoji is trying to control. Hester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Momoji wants to free his trapped foot but Hester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hester is not content to let Momoji control the position.
Hester has hold of Momoji's hands but Momoji slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Momoji stops Hester from getting back to his feet.
Momoji tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Hester is trying to stand up here but Momoji is controlling him well.
Hester taking some punishment here, with Momoji in his half guard.
Momoji tries to pass to full mount but Hester defends it.
Momoji lands strikes from half guard.
Momoji seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Momoji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Momoji uses his free foot to push down on Hester's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hester.
Momoji looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Momoji.
Hester is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Momoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hester is squirming around, avoiding Momoji's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Hester really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Momoji with good strikes from the mount here!
Momoji lands a couple of good shots and Hester has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester is trying to stand back up.
Will Momoji go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Momoji controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taromaru Momoji dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taromaru Momoji's cut.
That's time! Momoji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hester is looking to clinch but Momoji is avoiding it.
Momoji scores with a jab.
Taromaru Momoji is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Momoji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hester is staying active underneath Momoji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hester is looking to escape.
Hester is refusing to be controlled, as Momoji sits in half guard.
Momoji is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester is looking to escape.
Momoji wants to control but Hester is keeping him busy.
Momoji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hester looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Hester is not content to let Momoji control the position.
Momoji is nestled in close to Hester, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momoji keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hester wants to get back to his feet.
Momoji wants to pass the guard but Hester is defending well.
Hester is looking to escape.
Momoji looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Momoji is trying to control. Hester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Momoji working over Hester with some ground and pound. Hester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Momoji perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hester wants to get back to his feet.
Momoji passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hester!
Momoji controlling from mount.
Hester tries to buck Momoji off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Momoji cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Momoji lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hester hang on?
Momoji looking to control and managing it successfully.
Momoji wants to control the pace but Hester is squirming around nicely.
Hester wants to get back to his feet.
Momoji wants to control the pace but Hester is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Hester wants to try and get back to his feet.
Momoji with shots to the head and body - Hester looks very uncomfortable down there.
Momoji landing strikes, looking to finish!
Momoji looking to control but Hester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momoji raining down shots from the mount!
Hester is still in real trouble! Can Momoji finish him?
We've been hearing that Momoji has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Momoji controlling the position easily from mount.
Momoji scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Momoji postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hester looks a forlorn figure.
Momoji postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hester badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Momoji around the waist but Momoji pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Momoji is the winner by TKO! Momoji jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taromaru Momoji! |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 5
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Sitsongrit shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Hester. #CUT#It looks like Noomnoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Sitsongrit tries to circle away but Hester has him pinned against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Hester stands there with Sitsongrit around his waist. Sitsongrit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
Hester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noomnoi Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hester pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hester controls his hands.
Sitsongrit looking to stall.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hester moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Hester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hester pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hester prevents it.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but Hester turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to stall but Hester uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hester to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit looking to slow down the pace here.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
#T3#
Sitsongrit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hester walks away with a smile on his face. Sitsongrit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Hester rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the temple.
Hester's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Hester lands an elbow just above Sitsongrit 's eye.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit working hard to break the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Hester. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hester has him pressed against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hester as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Sitsongrit shrugs off.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Hester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noomnoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Hester has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Sitsongrit 's eye.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Sitsongrit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hester has him pressed against the cage.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sitsongrit's defenses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hester here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown but no success here.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Hester holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noomnoi Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Zeke Hester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Hester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Hester lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Hester finish him?
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit is pressed against the cage. Hester pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sitsongrit! Two more big strikes from Hester and Sitsongrit crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zeke Hester!
After winning the bout, Zeke Hester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC Australia 2
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vortmont looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Hester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Vortmont jumps guard but Hester stands there with Vortmont around his waist. Vortmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vortmont's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Albert Vortmont has been cut.#T1#
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vortmont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vortmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Vortmont.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vortmont tries to score a body lock takedown but Hester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Vortmont shrugs off.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Vortmont is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vortmont's defenses.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Vortmont's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Vortmont gets tackled into the cage by Hester. Hester maintains the clinch.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont is breathing heavily.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Zeke Hester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Vortmont shrugs off.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Vortmont shrugs off.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vortmont is trying to pull guard but Hester turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vortmont tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Vortmont jumps guard but Hester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Vortmont.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Vortmont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hester pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Vortmont in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Nice elbow from Hester.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Vortmont jumps guard but Hester turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Vortmont is rocked!
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Vortmont's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Hester drives through and clinches with Vortmont against the cage.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vortmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Vortmont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the temple.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Vortmont is still on wobbly legs! Can Hester finish him?
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vortmont seems to have recovered his senses.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Vortmont shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Vortmont blocks the elbow strike.
Vortmont tries to pull guard but Hester won't allow it.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Vortmont in his tracks for a moment.
Vortmont avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester. #T3#
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vortmont can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Vortmont in his tracks for a moment.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vortmont's brow. #T4#
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Vortmont blocks an elbow strike.
Vortmont dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands an elbow just above Vortmont 's eye.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Vortmont leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vortmont takes an elbow to the temple.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Hester pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Vortmont! Hester unloads with more strikes and Vortmont sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Hester!
After winning the bout, Zeke Hester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC Canada 2
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hester closes the distance and pushes Fairtex back into the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Hester.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Fairtex in his tracks for a moment.
Hester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Hester blocks an uppercut.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Hester lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Hester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester. #CUT#It looks like Fiziev Fairtex has been cut.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Hester blocking some punches.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Hester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Fairtex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hester backwards.
Hester blocking some punches.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the temple.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Fairtex shrugs off.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
#T4#
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Fairtex lands an uppercut.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
Hester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester blocking some punches.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fiziev Fairtex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Hester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow just above Fairtex 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Hester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zeke Hester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the side of Hester's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Fairtex in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Hester.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairtex lands with a light punch inside.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex lands with a right to the head.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Fairtex shrugs off.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Fairtex working aggressively here.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Fairtex 's eye.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Hester.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Fairtex in his tracks for a moment.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester blocking some punches.
Fairtex misses with some punches.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester blocking some punches.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land. #T4#
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fairtex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Fairtex in his tracks for a moment.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Hester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Still in the clinch, Fairtex scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fairtex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hester blocks an uppercut.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fiziev Fairtex's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hester instigates a clinch.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Hester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex lands an uppercut.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester blocks an uppercut.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Hester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Fairtex 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairtex.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
#T2#
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex misses with the head strike.
Hester blocks an uppercut.
Hester blocking some punches.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Hester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Fairtex throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester blocking some punches.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester. #T3#
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester lands an elbow just above Fairtex 's eye.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Hester blocks an uppercut.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairtex throws a punch but it's blocked by Hester.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Fairtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Hester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fairtex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Fairtex in his tracks for a moment.
Fiziev Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hester.
Fairtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Fairtex.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex has a couple of punches blocked by Hester.
Fairtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hester has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Hester!
A victorious Zeke Hester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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