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Event:
KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Ressler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ressler throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ressler won't be happy with that.
Ressler tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position.
Dixon controlling the position from side mount.
Dixon advances nicely into full mount.
Ressler tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
Ressler tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ressler is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon mounts Ressler! Really nice guard pass there!
Ressler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Dixon forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Dixon is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ressler is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Willie Dixon!
After winning the bout, Willie Dixon 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:
KIFC 64
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Bundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ressler.
Ressler has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Bundy misses the target.
Ressler scores with a sloppy right hand. Bundy should have avoided that one.
Ressler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Bundy does no damage.
Bundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Bundy backs off Ressler throws a huge counter combo but Bundy manages to avoid it all.
Ressler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Bundy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ressler doesn't seem phased though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ressler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Bundy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Ressler clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ressler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ressler tries to pull guard but Bundy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ressler drops back down to his feet.
Ressler lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ressler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Theodore Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Ressler.
Bundy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ressler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundy is leaning against Ressler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ressler is trying to pull guard but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Ressler throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundy.
Ressler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bundy is keeping busy.
Bundy with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Bundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ressler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ressler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ressler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Ressler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundy lands a head shot.
We've been told by Bundy's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ressler with a poor takedown
and Bundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nico Ressler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ressler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundy.#T2#
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ressler.
It looked like Bundy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ressler.#CL2#
Bundy tries to keep at a distance but Ressler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ressler tries to pull guard but Bundy won't allow it.
Ressler throws a head punch that misses.
Bundy looking to throw knees to the head but Ressler is blocking nicely.
Bundy tries to land a knee to the head but Ressler blocks with his arms.
Ressler tries to stall but Bundy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Ressler pulls guard effortlessly.
Ressler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bundy is looking to control Ressler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bundy avoid being mounted?
Ressler trying to mount his opponent but Bundy defends it. #SUB2#
Bundy is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ressler has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ressler pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bundy is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ressler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nico Ressler!
In his post fight interview, Nico Ressler gave a big smile as he said 'Hey Colby Taylor you need a fight or are you just gonna hide and hope? I know he'll duck me after all we all saw what happened the first time he faced a well rounded opponent.'. |
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Event:
KIFC 47-
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Ressler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ressler!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ressler is looking to reverse the position.
Dixon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ressler is not content to let Dixon control the position. #SUB#
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ressler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ressler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ressler keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ressler being controlled for a moment.
Ressler is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon gets to mount! Ressler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've been hearing good reports from Dixon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon wants to take Ressler's back here but Ressler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ressler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ressler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dixon is riding his opponent, not letting Ressler buck him off.
Ressler tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Ressler defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Dixon trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ressler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dixon looking to control.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Ressler from controlling successfully.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ressler won't allow Dixon to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ressler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ressler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ressler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Ressler tries to get set, Dixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Ressler manages to avoid the attempt.
Ressler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ressler sizes up Dixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ressler to score with a decent uppercut.
Ressler lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
Nice cross by Ressler.
Dixon tries to move into range but Ressler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Dixon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ressler to the ground. Dixon is now in Ressler's guard.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Ressler wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Dixon wants to control from the top but Ressler keeps moving.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ressler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ressler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ressler wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ressler is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nico Ressler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon ducks right into an uppercut from Ressler.
Ressler looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Ressler throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ressler's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ressler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Willie Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ressler controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself. #T3#
Dixon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dixon preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ressler misses with a body punch
#TD#
so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ressler is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Dixon won't allow Ressler to sweep him here.
Dixon controlling from the top position. #T4#
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ressler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ressler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Dixon pushes down on Ressler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ressler is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nico Ressler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ressler looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Ressler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dixon trying to stall but Ressler improves his position.
Dixon looking to slow down the pace here.
Dixon looking to stall.
Dixon can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dixon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willie Dixon.#TD#
Dixon shoots in and bounces Ressler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Ressler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ressler pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ressler is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Ressler looking to pass the guard.
Dixon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ressler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ressler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Ressler controlling him for the moment.
Ressler wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Ressler from controlling successfully.
Dixon is trying to keep Ressler in close.
Dixon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ressler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ressler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dixon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ressler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon trying to control but Ressler is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ressler wants to control but Dixon passes easily into half guard.
Ressler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ressler is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ressler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ressler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dixon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dixon's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nico Ressler.
I think Ressler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
KIFC 37
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Ressler clobbers Chinaski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ressler blocks a jab.
Ressler connects with the punch.
Ressler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ressler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ressler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ressler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chinaski's waist but Chinaski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ressler off to one side.
It seemed like Chinaski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ressler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chinaski on the side of the head. #CL#
Ressler rushes Chinaski and presses him up against the cage.
Ressler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chinaski backwards.
Chinaski is leaning against Ressler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Ressler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch but Ressler keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chinaski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chinaski.
Ressler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Chinaski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ressler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chinaski.
Chinaski working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ressler.
Ressler is looking to control Chinaski's arms but Chinaski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ressler has his back to the cage.
Chinaski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ressler swings wildly with an uppercut but Chinaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ressler struggles to land a body shot inside as Chinaski controls his hands.
Chinaski wants to get back to striking at distance but Ressler won't allow it.
Ressler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chinaski tries to break free but Ressler pushes him back against the cage.
Chinaski blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Chinaski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ressler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ressler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ressler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Chinaski is trying to force a seperation but Ressler has the dominant position.
We've been hearing reports that Ressler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ressler gets control of Chinaski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ressler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ressler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chinaski has his hands clasped together but Ressler extends and breaks Chinaski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ressler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nico Ressler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nico Ressler made sure he mentioned Primal , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
KIFC 28
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
No joy there for Ressler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Legend looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A nice inside leg kick there by Legend. That's going to slow Ressler down.
Legend takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Legend.
A little jabbing left from Ressler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ressler misses with an uppercut. Legend saw that one coming.#TD#
Legend shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legend was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ressler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legend off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ressler is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Legend has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ressler has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Legend taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ressler doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nico Ressler!
Nico Ressler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Primal , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KIFC 20
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ressler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decaukas throws a jab when Ressler was well out of range.
Decaukas misses with a lunging right hand
and Ressler counters with a nice uppercut.
Decaukas misses with a looping right.
Ressler lands a glancing blow to the side of Decaukas's head.
Ressler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ressler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ressler lands a body shot.
Ressler with a hook.
Decaukas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Decaukas shoots in and bounces Ressler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Decaukas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ressler dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ressler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Decaukas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decaukas is pulling down on Ressler's head. It's preventing any offense from Ressler, at least for the moment.#T1#
Decaukas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Decaukas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ressler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ressler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ressler stays in close to Decaukas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Decaukas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Decaukas wants to improve his position but instead Ressler has moved into half guard.
Decaukas is doing well to control the position and prevent Ressler from advancing to side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ressler trying to control the action but Decaukas is working from the bottom.
Decaukas is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Decaukas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ressler pulls his head out easily.
Ressler trying to control the action but Decaukas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Decaukas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ressler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ressler!
Ressler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decaukas keeps working.
Decaukas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Decaukas tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Decaukas is looking to reverse the position.
Decaukas is trying to control Ressler's posture but Ressler avoids it.
Decaukas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ressler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ressler trying to control the position but Decaukas is working away.
Decaukas tries to improve position but can't.
Ressler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ressler trying to control the action but Decaukas is working from the bottom.
Decaukas is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Decaukas is holding Ressler down, trying to stall.
Decaukas tries to bench press Ressler off him but Ressler keeps the position.
Decaukas is working hard here to advance position.
Ressler trying to control the position but Decaukas is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Decaukas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Decaukas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ressler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Decaukas is trying to work for a kimura but Ressler is defending well.
Ressler is pressing down on Decaukas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Ressler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decaukas looks to throw the jab but Ressler is out of range.
Ressler scores with a sloppy right hand. Decaukas should have avoided that one. #TD#
Decaukas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've been informed that Ressler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ressler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Decaukas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ressler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ressler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Decaukas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Decaukas looking for subs off his back but Ressler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ressler is trying to control the action in half guard but Decaukas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Decaukas looking for submissions off his back.
Decaukas wants to get back to full guard.
Decaukas has a hand on Ressler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ressler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Decaukas tries to hold on but Ressler postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decaukas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Decaukas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ressler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ressler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ressler trying to control from half guard but Decaukas is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Decaukas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ressler pulls his head out easily.
Decaukas wants to improve his position but Ressler is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Decaukas actively working from the bottom here.
Ressler is trying to control. Decaukas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Decaukas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ressler controlling the action here. #SUB#
Decaukas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Decaukas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ressler wants to control but Decaukas is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ressler lands a jab to the head.
Ressler lands a glancing blow to the side of Decaukas's head.
Ressler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Ressler.
Decaukas missing with a left hand there. Ressler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ressler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decaukas. Decaukas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Decaukas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ressler to the ground. Decaukas is now in Ressler's guard.
Ressler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decaukas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Decaukas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ressler uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Ressler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ressler lunges at Decaukas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Decaukas's hand.
Nico Ressler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ressler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ressler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Decaukas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decaukas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Ressler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ressler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ressler duly obliges.
Decaukas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ressler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ressler scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Ressler both land. Nice combination.
Ressler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Decaukas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ressler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Decaukas has hold of Ressler's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ressler tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Decaukas cranks the arm and Ressler screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ressler, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kamil Decaukas!
Kamil Decaukas is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ressler tries to counter by clinching up but Rodriguez breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ressler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ressler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Ressler. Ressler maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ressler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Ressler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Ressler is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ressler keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Ressler has control.
Ressler can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Ressler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Ressler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow. #T1#
Ressler struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Ressler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Ressler avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Ressler.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ressler.
Ressler keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ressler working aggressively here.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Ressler can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Ressler.
Ressler lands a nice uppercut.
Ressler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ressler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ressler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ressler lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez is trying to push Ressler away but Ressler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Ressler has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ressler has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
#TD#
Ressler jumps guard.
#T3#
Ressler working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ressler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Ressler keeping hold of Rodriguez's head, controlling as best he can.
Ressler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ressler works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ressler is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Ressler is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4##SUB#
Ressler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ressler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ressler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez is looking to stand back up but Ressler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up but Ressler is controlling him
Rodriguez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Ressler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Ressler stalling away here and it's allowed Rodriguez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Ressler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ressler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
Ressler with a jab.
Ressler slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Ressler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Ressler avoids it well.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Ressler throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Rodriguez throws a wild body kick that Ressler sees coming a mile off.
Yair Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ressler's head.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Ressler avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ressler scores with a jab. Rodriguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Ressler finds it's target.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Ressler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ressler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez throws a jab when Ressler was well out of range.#T1#
Ressler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but Ressler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Ressler has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ressler.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ressler has him pressed against the cage.
Ressler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ressler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Ressler stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Ressler.
Ressler swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ressler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ressler lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ressler.
Ressler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ressler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
A nice left hand lands by Ressler.
A short left from Ressler.
Ressler lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Ressler lands with a left to the head.
Ressler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ressler.
Ressler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##TD#
Ressler manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is sitting in close to Ressler's body. Ressler has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rodriguez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rodriguez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ressler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nico Ressler! |
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