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Event:
HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Garces changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pletnev tries to avoid it but Garces manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pletnev to the ground. Pletnev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pletnev lands a jab to the head.
Garces throws a head kick that misses
and Pletnev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garces shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pletnev defends it nicely.
Garces tries to land a body kick
and Pletnev counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Garces is rocked!#CL#
Pletnev takes the fight into the clinch.
Garces is still on wobbly legs! Can Pletnev finish him?
Garces is trying to force a seperation but Pletnev has the dominant position.
Pletnev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garces seems to have recovered his senses.
Pletnev throws a big uppercut that drops Garces! More strikes from Pletnev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Garces lies dazed against the cage as Pletnev celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Pletnev!
Nikolay Pletnev 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:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Pletnev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Leeuwenhoek tries to counter it with a takedown but Pletnev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pletnev misses with a hook. Leeuwenhoek ducked under it nicely.
Leeuwenhoek fails with a takedown attempt.
Pletnev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leeuwenhoek throws out the jab.
Pletnev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pletnev throws a hook but Leeuwenhoek avoids it easily.
Leeuwenhoek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pletnev throws out a loose jab but Leeuwenhoek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolay Pletnev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leeuwenhoek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pletnev is fending him off so far but Leeuwenhoek persists. Nope, Pletnev circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolay Pletnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leeuwenhoek.#T1#
Pletnev tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pletnev won't be happy with that.
Pletnev tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Pletnev fending off the submission attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Pletnev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Pletnev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pletnev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek has got one arm under Pletnev's chin. This could be trouble... Pletnev trying to control the other hand but Leeuwenhoek gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pletnev has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jasper Leeuwenhoek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pletnev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pletnev is keeping the position for now.
Pletnev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov pushing down on Pletnev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuznetsov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pletnev blocking the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kuznetsov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pletnev's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov landing shots from mount.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Kuznetsov with a couple of short strikes.
Kuznetsov working Pletnev over with strikes here. #ROC2#Pletnev is rocked!
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pletnev badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kuznetsov around the waist but Kuznetsov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kuznetsov is the winner by TKO! Kuznetsov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Pletnev pushes Zullu up against the cage in a clinch.
Pletnev taking a breather.
Pletnev leaning against his opponent.
Pletnev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pletnev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pletnev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pletnev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zullu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pletnev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pletnev.
A short right from Pletnev.
Pletnev is leaning against Zullu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pletnev lands an uppercut.
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!
Pletnev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zullu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Pletnev lands with a short shot to the head.
Pletnev stalling in the clinch.
Zullu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Pletnev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pletnev prevents Zullu from breaking the clinch.
Pletnev lands with a left to the head.
Zullu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zullu is trying to pull guard but Pletnev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pletnev lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Zullu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zullu takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Zullu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pletnev slows down the pace here.
Zullu is still on wobbly legs! Can Pletnev finish him?
Pletnev avoids the elbow strike from Zullu, against the cage.
Zullu seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Zullu can't get the takedown.
A short left from Pletnev.
Pletnev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
Zullu takes a shot to the head.
Pletnev blocks an elbow strike from Zullu.
Pletnev lands a nice uppercut.
Zullu fails to pull guard.
Nikolay Pletnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Zullu.
Pletnev is pushing Zullu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Pletnev to work.
Pletnev gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pletnev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Pletnev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zullu working hard to break the clinch.
Pletnev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pletnev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pletnev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolay Pletnev.
Zullu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zullu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Pletnev closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pletnev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
A short left from Pletnev.
Pletnev lands a hook that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
Pletnev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pletnev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Pletnev.
Pletnev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pletnev taking a breather.
Pletnev has Zullu pressed against the cage, preventing Zullu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Pletnev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zullu fails with the takedown.#KD#
Pletnev waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zullu. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zullu to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Pletnev wants to stand but Zullu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pletnev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pletnev wants to stand but Zullu has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Pletnev wants to stand and escape but instead Zullu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Zullu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pletnev, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Zullu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pletnev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pletnev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zullu manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Pletnev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zullu wants to free his trapped foot but Pletnev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Pletnev trying to control here.
Pletnev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zullu trying to control from half guard but Pletnev is working away.
Pletnev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zullu on the ground.
Pletnev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pletnev is staying active underneath Zullu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Pletnev is trying to stand back up but Zullu is controlling him
#SU2#
Zullu decides to stand and escape the position.
Pletnev throws a jab when Zullu was well out of range.
And Zullu tries to counter it with a takedown but Pletnev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pletnev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Zullu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice cross by Pletnev.
Zullu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zullu tries to clinch but Pletnev moves out of range. #CL#
Pletnev gets a clinch.
Pletnev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zullu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Pletnev.
Zullu is breathing heavily.
Pletnev lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Pletnev lands a left hand.
Pletnev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zullu can do to turn this around?
Pletnev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pletnev stalling.
Pletnev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pletnev lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Pletnev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zullu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pletnev pushes Zullu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pletnev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pletnev lands with a short shot to the head.
Pletnev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pletnev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Pletnev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pletnev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zullus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pletnev throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Pletnev takes the fight into the clinch.
Pletnev scores with a shot to the side of Zullu's head.
Pletnev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pletnev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zullu backwards.
Zullu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pletnev smiles and moves away.
Pletnev circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zullu to the canvas! Zullu doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pletnev keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Pletnev!
A relieved looking Nikolay Pletnev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Pletnev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lev Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pletnev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Kuznetsov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kuznetsov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pletnev!
Kuznetsov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pletnev working to try and regain half guard.
Pletnev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kuznetsov.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov unloading with bombs!
Pletnev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pletnev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pletnev taking shots to the head. #T1#
Kuznetsov raining down shots from the mount!
Pletnev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetsov on the ground.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of good shots and Pletnev has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pletnev is looking for a way out. #ROC2#Pletnev is rocked!
Kuznetsov punishes Pletnev with strikes from the back mount.
Oh Pletnev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pletnev is trapped and Kuznetsov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kuznetsov lands punches and elbows.
Kuznetsov cracks Pletnev with a big right hand from the back mount! Pletnev immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Kuznetsov takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Armenian throws a leg kick but Pletnev sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Pletnev moves into the clinch.
Armenian should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pletnev scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pletnev working aggressively here.
Armenian is trying to pull guard but Pletnev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pletnev struggles to land a body shot inside as Armenian controls his hands.
Pletnev throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pletnev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Pletnev.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pletnev for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pletnev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armenian backwards.
Armenian is working for takedown but Pletnev is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Pletnev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pletnev throws a punch but it's blocked by Armenian.
Pletnev lands a right hand.
Pletnev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Armenian up against the cage.
Pletnev lands with a light punch inside.
Pletnev stalling in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Armenian has eaten all the pies!
Pletnev throws a head punch that misses.
Pletnev gets underhooks to prevent Armenian's takedown attempt.
Nikolay Pletnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trdat Armenian.
A short uppercut from Pletnev.
A shot in the inside from Pletnev. #T2#
Pletnev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pletnev has Armenian pushed against the cage.
Pletnev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Armenian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armenian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pletnev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pletnev lands a hook that snaps the head of Armenian backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pletnev lands with a right to the head.
Pletnev lands an uppercut.
Pletnev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pletnev lands a left hand.
Pletnev works on Armenian's body with a couple of short punches.
Armenian looks winded!#T3#
A shot in the inside from Pletnev.
Pletnev presses Armenian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pletnev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pletnev lands an uppercut.#ROC#Armenian is rocked!
A short left from Pletnev.
Armenian is still on wobbly legs! Can Pletnev finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pletnev stalling the fight.
Pletnev gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pletnev lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Pletnev.
Pletnev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pletnev unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Armenian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pletnev is unloading with more strikes now! Armenian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Pletnev!
Nikolay Pletnev 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: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Pletnev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pletnev wants it to stay on the feet.
Pletnev stuffs the takedown.
Pletnev unleashes a big counter combination but Payne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Payne scores with a takedown into Pletnev's guard.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne looking to sit in guard and control but Pletnev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pletnev wants to stand but Payne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pletnev won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
Payne 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Payne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pletnev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Payne has his foot on Pletnev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pletnev works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Pletnev wants to stand but Payne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Payne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Payne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pletnev wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pletnev is aware though and is defending well.
Pletnev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Payne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pletnev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Payne cracks Pletnev with a solid left hand.
Payne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pletnev keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Payne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Payne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pletnev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne with a nice head shot there.
Payne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Pletnev is looking to stand up but Payne isn't so interested in that idea.
Pletnev keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Pletnev is retaining full guard. #T4#
Payne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pletnev has his hands on Payne's head, controlling the position.
Payne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Payne lands a couple of elbows.
Payne landing with the ground and pound.
Pletnev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne scoring with some ground and pound.
Pletnev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pletnev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Payne cracks Pletnev with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Payne dominated that round.
That's time! Payne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pletnev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Payne shoots in and gets a takedown into Pletnev's guard.
Payne is working Pletnev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pletnev wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment.
Willy Payne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payne postures up in Pletnev's guard and throws a big left but Pletnev blocks it.
Pletnev has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Pletnev is rocked!
Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pletnev is still in real trouble! Can Payne finish him?
Payne loads up on a big left hand. Pletnev felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Payne looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Pletnev can't hide his disappointment, as Payne celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Payne!
Willy Payne tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Pletnev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Pletnev pushes Da Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Costa jumps guard but Pletnev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tainan Da Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pletnev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Da Costa jumps guard but Pletnev stands there with Da Costa around his waist. Da Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Da Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pletnev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pletnev lands with a short shot to the head.
Da Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pletnev smiles and moves away.
Pletnev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Tainan Da Costa has been cut.
Pletnev scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Pletnev has closed the distance and engaged Da Costa in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Costa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pletnev to keep the fight standing.
Pletnev has Da Costa pushed against the cage.#T1#
Da Costa jumps guard but Pletnev stands there with Da Costa around his waist. Da Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pletnev lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pletnev.
Pletnev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pletnev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pletnev lands a nice uppercut.
Da Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pletnev smiles and moves away.
Pletnev jabs Da Costa right on the nose. Da Costa blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Da Costa gets tackled into the cage by Pletnev. Pletnev maintains the clinch.
Da Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Costa tries to pull guard but Pletnev holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Costa drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Pletnev.
Pletnev just leaning against Da Costa, taking a breather. #T2#
Pletnev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Pletnev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pletnev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards.
Da Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pletnev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pletnev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Da Costa jumps guard but Pletnev stands there with Da Costa around his waist. Da Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Costa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pletnev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pletnev is struggling to control the position.
Pletnev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pletnev just leaning against Da Costa, taking a breather. #T3#
Pletnev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Costa is trying to pull guard but Pletnev has him pressed against the cage.
Da Costa tries to pull guard but Pletnev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pletnev lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pletnev.
A nice left hand lands by Pletnev.
Pletnev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pletnev.
Pletnev working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Da Costa is rocked!
Da Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pletnev walks away with a smile on his face. Da Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pletnev swinging wildly here.
Pletnev cracks Da Costa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Costa shoots in for a takedown but Pletnev shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Pletnev as Da Costa shoots in.
Pletnev cracks Da Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Da Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pletnev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4##CL2#
Pletnev moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pletnev.
A short left from Pletnev.
Da Costa tries to pull guard but Pletnev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Da Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pletnev walks away with a smile on his face. Da Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Da Costa seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Pletnev gets a clinch.
Pletnev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pletnev digs a right hand into Da Costa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Costa's gas tank.
Pletnev lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pletnev.
Da Costa fails to pull guard.
Da Costa jumps guard but Pletnev stands there with Da Costa around his waist. Da Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Costa jumps guard but Pletnev stands there with Da Costa around his waist. Da Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pletnev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pletnev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Pletnev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tainan Da Costa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Da Costa has closed the distance and engaged Pletnev in a clinch.
Da Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Da Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pletnev walks away with a smile on his face. Da Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Pletnev moves into range and clinches up with Da Costa.
Pletnev lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Pletnev.
A short uppercut from Pletnev.
Da Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pletnev smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tainan Da Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pletnev pinned against the cage. Pletnev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Pletnev clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pletnev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Da Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pletnev walks away with a smile on his face. Da Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Pletnev gets a clinch.
Pletnev stalls.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pletnev lands a shoulder strike.
Pletnev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Pletnev.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pletnev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pletnev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Pletnev.
Pletnev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Costa fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from Pletnev as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Costa is trying to pull guard but Pletnev has him pressed against the cage.
Da Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pletnev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pletnev.
Pletnev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pletnev.
A short left from Pletnev.
Da Costa tries to pull guard but Pletnev won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Pletnev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pletnev taking a breather.
Pletnev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Costa tries to pull guard but Pletnev won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pletnev.
Da Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pletnev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pletnev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pletnev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Da Costa up against the cage.
Da Costa tries to pull guard but Pletnev holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Costa drops back down to his feet.
Pletnev lands a right hand.
Nikolay Pletnev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Pletnev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Costa backwards.
Pletnev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Da Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pletnev walks away with a smile on his face. Da Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pletnev darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Da Costa's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pletnev before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Pletnev! |
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