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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1# Cieslak doesn't manage to clinch there - Targaryen circles away.
Cieslak doesn't manage to clinch there - Targaryen circles away.
Cieslak looks to throw a body kick#TD2# so Targaryen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Cieslak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Targaryen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cieslak works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Targaryen throwing strikes but missing. Targaryen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Targaryen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Targaryen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Targaryen throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Targaryen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Targaryen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Targaryen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1# Targaryen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cieslak's head. Targaryen cracks Cieslak with a solid left hand. Targaryen lands a couple of elbows. Cieslak is breathing heavily. Targaryen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cieslak's head.#ROC2# Cieslak is rocked! Targaryen distracts Cieslak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Oh Cieslak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Targaryen works over Cieslak with some ground and pound from guard. Targaryen loads up on a big left hand. Cieslak felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Targaryen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cieslak can't hide his disappointment, as Targaryen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lindomar Targaryen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Cieslak instigates a clinch. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. Cieslak gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Cieslak instigates a clinch. #BC# Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Cieslak pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch. Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
A short left from Adams. Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cieslak. Adams blocking some punches.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
#BC# Adams breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cieslak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cieslak dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Cieslak scores with a jab. Cieslak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.#CL# Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch. Adams has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cieslak.#T1# Adams blocking some punches.
#BC# Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams misses with the combination.
Cieslak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head. Adams throws a solid leg kick but Cieslak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams. Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2# Cieslak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cieslak misses with the head strike.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Cieslak has double underhooks. Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams tries to circle away but Cieslak has him pinned against the cage. Cieslak lands with a right to the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cieslak's brow. Cieslak 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. Cieslak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cieslak throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cieslak.#BC# Adams breaks the clinch.
#CL# Adams instigates a clinch. Cieslak working aggressively here.
Cieslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Cieslak is defending well against a takedown attempt. Adams working hard to break the clinch. Cieslak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away. Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cieslak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cieslak.#BC# Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cieslak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Adams is breathing heavily.#CL2# Cieslak has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage. Cieslak lands a shoulder strike. Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Cieslak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cieslak lands with a right to the head. Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
#TD# Adams pulls guard successfully.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cieslak is one step ahead there. #SU2# Cieslak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adams, up you get! #CL2# Cieslak moves into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Cieslak.
A head punch on the inside from Cieslak fails to land. Cieslak lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Cieslak on the inside. Cieslak scores with a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adams blocks an uppercut.
Cieslak misses with some punches.
#T4# Cieslak prevents a body shot from Adams. Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Cieslak swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Cieslak won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cieslak.#BC# Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Cieslak moves into the clinch. Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Cieslak fails to land. #BC# Adams breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Cieslak closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cieslak scores with a nice short uppercut. Cieslak prevents Adams from breaking the clinch. Cieslak throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Cieslak fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Cieslak dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Cieslak doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
#CL2# Cieslak has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cieslak just stands there and leans against the cage. Cieslak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cieslak misses with the head strike.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Cieslak has double underhooks. Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Cieslak has double underhooks. Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cieslak has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cieslak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams tries to stall but Cieslak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cieslak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cieslak has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cieslak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adams blocking some punches.
Michal Cieslak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Adams trying to control the position but instead, Cieslak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage. Adams is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling him.#T1# A nice left hand lands by Cieslak.
Adams blocking some punches.
Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams is trying to pull guard but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cieslak circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cieslak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2# Adams is rocked!#CL2# Cieslak pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch. Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cieslak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
Cieslak misses with some punches.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now. Adams is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling him. Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cieslak lands a left hand.
Cieslak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cieslak pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michal Cieslak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cieslak tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range. #CL2# Adams tries to keep at a distance but Cieslak has taken the fight into the clinch. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cieslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams is trying to push Cieslak away but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Adams breaks from the clinch.
Michal Cieslak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cieslak tries to clinch up. Cieslak tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance. Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cieslak as he avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Cieslak does a little dance to reset his feet. Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Cieslak's shoulder, as Cieslak tries to avoid the shot. Adams throws a series of punches but Cieslak moves out of range. #T3##CL2# Cieslak forces Adams back against the cage and clinches. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. Cieslak keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cieslak has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cieslak walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Cieslak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Cieslak closes the distance and clinches. Cieslak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Cieslak working aggressively here.
Cieslak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cieslak smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Cieslak has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cieslak. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cieslak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Cieslak lands a right hand. Cieslak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Cieslak lands with a left to the head. Cieslak pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cieslak lands a left hand.
Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams blocking some punches.
Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cieslak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cieslak misses with some punches.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
Cieslak scores with a shoulder strike. Cieslak pushes Adams against the cage. Cieslak is working some dirty boxing. Cieslak pushes off with a quick right hook! Adams goes down! Adams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cieslak moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Cieslak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Khanidov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cieslak!#SUB# Khanidov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cieslak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Khanidov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Khanidov 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.
#SUB# Khanidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cieslak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Khanidov has an Americana. Cieslak didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Khanidov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Khanidov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mohamed Khanidov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Cieslak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Cieslak is fighting off a takedown attempt but Conan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cieslak to the mat. Cieslak regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Conan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Conan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Conan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2# Conan gets to his feet - Cieslak follows without any prompting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Cieslak clinches with his opponent.
Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Cieslak. #T1# Conan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2# Conan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Conan 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# Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Conan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Conan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2# Conan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cieslak defends it well. #T2# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Conan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Conan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cieslak's head. Conan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Conan in particular looking to stall. Conan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conan lands a nice short elbow. Cieslak taking some punishment here, with Conan in his half guard. Conan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Let's hope that Conan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Conan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Cieslak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conan on the ground. Well, if Conan 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Cieslak rushes Conan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Conan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Conan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Conan drops back looking for a leg! Cieslak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cieslak manages to kick Conan off! Conan jumps back into Cieslak's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deair Conan 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##TD2# Conan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2# Cieslak is defending against the submission attempts here by Conan.
Conan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Cieslak is defending against the submission attempts here by Conan.
#T1# Conan content to control rather than advance. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Conan is continuing to stall. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Conan. Conan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# Conan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2# Conan dives in and scores a takedown into Cieslak's guard. Conan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Conan content to stall in guard here. #T4# Cieslak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conan. Conan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cieslak is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Conan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cieslak's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deair Conan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Cieslak rushes Conan and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. A short uppercut from Cieslak. Cieslak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. Conan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Conan. Conan tries to throw a body punch but Cieslak avoids it by throwing Conan back against the cage. Conan taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conan is trying to drag Cieslak to the mat but Cieslak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Michal Cieslak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deair Conan. Cieslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conan backwards. #TD2# Conan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Conan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1# Conan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The adventures of Conan the control monster continue. Boring. Conan wants to sweep here but Cieslak controlling him for the moment. #SU# Cieslak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Cieslak rushes Conan and presses him up against the cage. Conan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cieslak prevents it.
Conan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cieslak just stands there and leans against the cage. Cieslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Cieslak.
Conan tries to pull guard but Cieslak holds him up against the cage and eventually Conan drops back down to his feet.
Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Conan. Cieslak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Conan blocking some punches.
Conan tries for a takedown but Cieslak manages to get underhooks.
Conan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Conan drags the fight down to the ground.
Cieslak preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Conan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cieslak has passed into half guard!
Conan regains full guard. Nicely done. Deair Conan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Conan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Conan is controlling Cieslak's posture.#SUB2# Conan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cieslak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Conan controlling the position.#SU# Cieslak stands up from Conan's guard - Cieslak perhaps looking for a knockout. Conan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL# Cieslak rushes Conan and presses him up against the cage. Conan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cieslak.
Conan tries to score a body lock takedown but Cieslak shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cieslak lands an uppercut. Conan tries to score a body lock takedown but Cieslak shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cieslak pushes Conan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Cieslak scores with a nice short uppercut. Conan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conan blocks an uppercut.
Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A shot in the inside from Cieslak. Cieslak scores with a nice hook to the head. Conan blocks an uppercut.
Michal Cieslak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2# Conan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Michal Cieslak showed his dominance in that final round. I think Conan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deair Conan! Deair Conan got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1# Cieslak moves in looking to clinch but Conan pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Cieslak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Cieslak takes the fight into the clinch. Conan wants a takedown.
Cieslak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cieslak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD# Conan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cieslak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Conan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1# Conan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU# Conan gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Cieslak wants to clinch. Conan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Conan keeps the fight on the outside. Cieslak moves in looking to clinch but Conan pushes him off. Cieslak wants to clinch up but Conan keeps it at a distance.#TD# Conan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU# Conan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cieslak to get to his feet. #TD# Conan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Conan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Conan prevents Cieslak from escaping the position.#SU# Conan stands up. #T3##TD# Conan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cieslak to the ground. Conan is now in Cieslak's guard.#SU# Conan gets to his feet - Cieslak follows without any prompting. Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Cieslak moves into range and clinches up with Conan. Cieslak swings wildly with an uppercut but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it. Cieslak gets underhooks to prevent Conan's takedown attempt.
Cieslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conan backwards. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Conan. Cieslak stops a takedown attempt from Conan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Conan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cieslak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##TD# Conan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU# Conan stands up from Cieslak's guard - Conan perhaps looking for a knockout. Cieslak scores with a nice strike. Cieslak tries to clinch but Conan moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cieslak wants to clinch. Michal Cieslak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cieslak connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Deair Conan will probably get the nod. That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Conan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cieslak on his heels. He'll look to pass Cieslak's guard now, I'm sure. Deair Conan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# Conan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cieslak, up you get! #TD# Conan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU# Conan escapes and gets back to his feet. Cieslak throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Conan is looking for a counter combo. Cieslak doesn't manage to clinch there - Conan circles away.
#CL2# Cieslak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conan, pushing him back against the cage. Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Conan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cieslak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cieslak tries to clinch there but Conan circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Cieslak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Conan wants a takedown but no success here.
Conan is working for takedown but Cieslak is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Cieslak lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cieslak lands with a short shot to the head. Conan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cieslak prevents it.
Conan wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Conan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cieslak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cieslak misses with the head strike.
Conan goes for a takedown attempt but Cieslak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Conan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cieslak. Cieslak tries to clinch there but Conan circles away.
Cieslak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromConan.#TD# Conan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Conan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2##SU# Conan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Conan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cieslak's guard. Cieslak wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Conan manages to pass to side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SU# Conan decides to stand up. #T3# Cieslak tries to clinch but Conan is having none of it. Conan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michal Cieslak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Conan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cieslak wants to clinch. Conan is looking for a counter combo.#TD# Conan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU# Conan decides to stand and escape the position. #T4##TD# Conan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Cieslak is wriggling around but Conan manages to pass to half guard.
#SU# Conan stands up and beckons Cieslak to join him on the feet. Cieslak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD# Conan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Cieslak is looking to get back to his feet here but Conan is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cieslak's back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Deair Conan will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Cieslak looks to land a combination but Conan avoids it well. Deair Conan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Conan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cieslak was covering up waiting for the punch and Conan finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU# Conan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Cieslak drives through and clinches with Conan against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conan blocking some punches.
Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Conan. #TD# Conan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cieslak regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU# Conan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1# Cieslak tries to clinch but Conan is having none of it. #TD# Conan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU# Conan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cieslak, up you get! Conan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cieslak. Conan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD# Conan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Conan lands in his opponent's guard. Conan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU# Conan stands up from Cieslak's guard - Conan perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Cieslak is looking to clinch but Conan is avoiding it.
Cieslak swinging wildly here.
Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Conan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cieslak tries to clinch up but Conan circles away and keeps his distance. Cieslak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromConan. Cieslak tries to clinch but fails miserably and Conan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD# Conan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU# Conan stands up from guard. Let's bang! Deair Conan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cieslak tries to clinch but Conan is having none of it. Cieslak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Conan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cieslak is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As Cieslak looks to move away, Conan throws a big counter combo but Cieslak just gets out of the way.#TD# Conan shoots in and bounces Cieslak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU# Conan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##TD# Conan feints and as Cieslak raises his hands in defense, Conan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cieslak is looking to stand up but Conan isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Conan stands up and waves to Cieslak to follow him. Cieslak is looking to clinch. Conan keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Conan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Michal Cieslak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU# Conan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cieslak to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Deair Conan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conan, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deair Conan! A pretty intense looking Deair Conan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1# Lapikov scores with the left hand. Cieslak knows he should have avoided that one. Cieslak on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cieslak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cieslak closes the distance but Lapikov moves to the side and Lapikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cieslak fails in his attempt to clinch. Cieslak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapikov.
Cieslak throws a sloppy head kick and Lapikov moves out of range easily. Lapikov misses the shot to the body. Cieslak moves to clinch but Lapikov breaks away #TD# and Lapikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Lapikov prevents Cieslak from getting back to his feet. Lapikov working some strikes from top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lapikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lapikov slips nicely into half guard. Lapikov trying to mount his opponent but Cieslak defends it. #T1# Lapikov controlling the action here. Lapikov passes to full mount! Lapikov landing strikes from the mount and Cieslak is in trouble! Lapikov cracks Cieslak with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lapikov with a couple of short strikes.#ROC# Cieslak is rocked! Cieslak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lapikov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cieslak scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Lapikov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Lapikov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoliy Lapikov! A victorious Anatoliy Lapikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Cieslak clinches up with Gruber and pushes him back against the cage. Gruber stalling.
#TD# Gruber gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cieslak regains guard.
Gruber with a flurry of punches that miss. Gruber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gruber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Gruber with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gruber throws a big elbow that misses. Gruber throwing strikes but missing. Gruber stays in close to Cieslak's body and controls the position. #T1# Gruber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gruber stays in close to Cieslak's body and controls the position. Gruber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gruber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gruber sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gruber postures up and lands a big shot to Cieslak's brow. Gruber chips away with some ground and pound. Gruber throwing strikes from guard but Cieslak blocks nicely. Gruber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# Gruber lands a couple of digs. Gruber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC# Cieslak is rocked! Gruber is stalling in the full guard. Cieslak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gruber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cieslak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gruber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gruber lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gruber pushes down on Cieslak's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gruber lands strikes from half guard. Cieslak looks winded!#T3# Nice strikes from Gruber there. #SUB# Gruber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gruber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gruber lands a nice short elbow. Gruber controlling the action here. Gruber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cieslak defending well though. Gruber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Further stalling from Gruber.#T4# Gruber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Cieslak taking some punishment here, with Gruber in his half guard. Cieslak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gruber scores with a couple of nice shots. Cieslak is still in real trouble! Can Gruber finish him? Gruber scores with a big shot! Cieslak's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cieslak! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Gruber! An out of breath Hans Gruber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1# Hovi works Cieslak's body with a nice hook. Hovi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hovi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD# Hovi looking to score a takedown here. Cieslak is defending well but Hovi drives through and ends up in Cieslak's guard. Cieslak is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hovi dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB# Hovi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cieslak is trying to escape and Hovi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cieslak is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hovi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarmo Hovi! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tarmo Hovi made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1# Sleeper lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Cieslak falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Sleeper !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1# Cieslak tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Cieslak looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Dassler controlling the pace. Cieslak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler. #SUB# Dassler has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cieslak defend it? Dassler steps over the head and cranks it - Cieslak is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dassler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler! Adi Dassler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Cieslak moves into the clinch. Bourne lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bourne stalling the fight.
Bourne tries to land a knee to the head but Cieslak blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Bourne breaks from the clinch.
Cieslak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2# Bourne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cieslak's guard. Bourne trying to control but Cieslak is working from the bottom. Bourne landing with the ground and pound. #SU2# Bourne stands up and waves to Cieslak to follow him. Bourne throws a right and a left that Cieslak avoids nicely. #CL# Cieslak moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bourne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cieslak smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bourne. #T1##CL# Cieslak darts in and clinches Bourne up against the cage.#TD2# Bourne has hold of one of Cieslak's legs. Cieslak is fighting the takedown attempt but Bourne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Cieslak wants to stand and escape but Bourne is having none of it. Cieslak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cieslak being controlled here, momentarily. Bourne trying to control but Cieslak is working from the bottom. Cieslak is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Bourne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bourne sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# Bourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Cieslak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Cieslak rushes Bourne and presses him up against the cage. Cieslak has Bourne pressed against the cage, preventing Bourne from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cieslak misses with some punches.
Bourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Bourne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Cieslak moves into the clinch.#T3# Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Bourne breaks from the clinch.
Michal Cieslak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bourne cracks the inside of Cieslak's front leg. #CL# Cieslak gets a clinch. Bourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Bourne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bourne throws a right hand that Cieslak ducks under and follows up with a left that Cieslak also avoids with ease. Cieslak throws a big counter combination but Bourne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cieslak avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Cieslak enables Bourne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cieslak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bourne with a nice head shot there. Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bourne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cieslak can't keep his opponent in guard - Bourne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Bourne drops an elbow to the side of Cieslak's head. #T4##SUB2# Bourne has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cieslak defend it? Bourne steps over the head and cranks it - Cieslak is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bourne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Bourne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1# Cieslak tries to clinch there but Khanidov circles away.
#TD# Khanidov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB# Khanidov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khanidov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Khanidov has gone for a leg lock! Cieslak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khanidov's guard.#REVB# Cieslak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khanidov's guard.#SUB# Khanidov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cieslak is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khanidov.#SU2# Cieslak stands up and we're back to a striking position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khanidov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Cieslak darts in and clinches Khanidov up against the cage. Cieslak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Cieslak misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cieslak.
Cieslak lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak scores with a shoulder strike. Khanidov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cieslak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khanidovs head. Khanidov is breathing heavily. Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. Khanidov has Cieslak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cieslak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Khanidov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Khanidov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cieslak scores with a shot to the side of Khanidov's head. Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanidov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cieslak lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cieslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Khanidov tries to pull guard but Cieslak won't allow it.
Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. Cieslak lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Khanidov is rocked! Cieslak pushes Khanidov against the cage. Cieslak is working some dirty boxing. Cieslak pushes off with a quick right hook! Khanidov goes down! Khanidov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cieslak moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Cieslak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1# Cieslak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Cieslak moves into the clinch. Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jacobs tries to pull guard but Cieslak won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs is trying to drag Cieslak to the mat but Cieslak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage. Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cieslak working aggressively here.
Cieslak misses with some punches.
Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cieslak walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jacobs darts in looking for a takedown but Cieslak gets double underhooks and turns Jacobs into the cage. Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cieslak sprawls well. Cieslak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cieslak but Cieslak pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cieslak slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Cieslak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cieslak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cieslak throws a head punch that misses. Cieslak gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cieslak is keeping busy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs. Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Cieslak throws a head punch that misses. Cieslak working aggressively here.
Cieslak swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it. Cieslak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jacobs tries to break free but Cieslak pushes him back against the cage. Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Cieslak won't allow it.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Cieslak has double underhooks. Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Cieslak dodges an elbow strike from Jacobs.
Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cieslak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Cieslak gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cieslak misses with some punches.
Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. #T3# Cieslak lands with a left to the head. A short right from Cieslak on the inside. A short right from Cieslak. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage. Cieslak keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Cieslak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Cieslak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cieslak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. Jacobs is trying to drag Cieslak to the mat but Cieslak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A nice left hand lands by Cieslak.
Jacobs is trying to maintain a safe position but Cieslak gets an underhook and turns Jacobs into the cage.#T4# Jacobs tries to circle away but Cieslak has him pinned against the cage. Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
A shot in the inside from Cieslak. Cieslak stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head. Cieslak has Jacobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage. Cieslak prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch. Cieslak blocks a body shot from Jacobs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cieslak to keep the fight standing. Cieslak misses with the head strike.
Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cieslak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head. Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak lands with a left to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Danny Jacobs has been cut. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage. Cieslak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Cieslak dominated that round. The cut man is working on Danny Jacobs's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Cieslak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jacobs looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL# Jacobs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Cieslak won't allow it.
Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Jacobs missing with knees to the body.
Michal Cieslak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs. Cieslak gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cieslak working aggressively here.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cieslak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Cieslak controls the action.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cieslak walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Cieslak moves into the clinch. Cieslak lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs is trying to push Cieslak away but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jacobs misses with a body punch.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. Cieslak lands with a left to the head. Cieslak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Jacobs blocking some punches.
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. Jacobs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacobs is looking to take this one to the mat. Cieslak keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cieslak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Cieslak has double underhooks. Jacobs tries to pull guard but Cieslak forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. Jacobs tries to pull guard but Cieslak forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling him. Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Cieslak lands an uppercut. Jacobs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cieslak just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2# Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cieslak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danny Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Michal Cieslak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Cieslak forces Jacobs back against the cage and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cieslak swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it. Jacobs tries for a takedown but Cieslak manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs. Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cieslak is keeping busy. Cieslak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. Jacobs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cieslak just stands there and leans against the cage. Cieslak has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak working aggressively here.
Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cieslak walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cieslak defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Cieslak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##CL2# Cieslak moves into the clinch successfully.
Cieslak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cieslak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cieslak lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cieslak lands with a short shot to the head. Cieslak swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it. Jacobs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cieslak just stands there and leans against the cage. Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling the position. A short right from Cieslak on the inside. Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cieslak walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Cieslak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Michal Cieslak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage. Cieslak misses with the head strike.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Cieslak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4# Cieslak working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cieslak walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Cieslak closes the distance and pushes Jacobs back into the cage. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. Cieslak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Cieslak lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cieslak. Cieslak misses with the head strike.
Jacobs is working for takedown but Cieslak is calmly controlling the position for now. Cieslak lands with a short shot to the head. Cieslak scores with a shoulder strike. Cieslak lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cieslak scores with a shot to the side of Jacobs's head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cieslak. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Cieslak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Danny Jacobs's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Jacobs rushes Cieslak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cieslak misses with the head strike.
Cieslak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Cieslak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Jacobs blocking some punches.
Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch. Cieslak prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch. Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cieslak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cieslak scores with a shoulder strike. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. Jacobs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cieslak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head. #T1# Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs is working for takedown but Cieslak is calmly controlling the position for now. Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Cieslak has double underhooks. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jacobs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cieslak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cieslak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jacobs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cieslak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacobs somewhat.#CL2# Cieslak clinches up against the cage. Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cieslak lands a shoulder strike. Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside. Cieslak scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cieslak prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. A nice right hand lands inside from Cieslak. Cieslak lands a hook to the side of the head. Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cieslak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cieslak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Jacobs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cieslak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cieslak lands a nice uppercut.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak. Jacobs tries to pull guard but Cieslak won't allow it.
Jacobs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cieslak pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Cieslak clinches up against the cage. A short left from Cieslak. Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cieslak to keep the fight standing. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs. Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs. Cieslak pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jacobs blocking some punches.
A short right from Cieslak. Cieslak lands an uppercut. Jacobs blocking some punches.
#T4# Cieslak throws a head punch that misses. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cieslak as Jacobs tries to tie him up. Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cieslak to keep the fight standing. Jacobs tries for a takedown but Cieslak manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Cieslak. Cieslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cieslak. Cieslak misses with the head strike.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage. Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Danny Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Michal Cieslak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cieslak to keep the fight standing. Cieslak lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Michal Cieslak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cieslak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Cieslak!
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