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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1# De Moncey misses with a takedown attempt and Fest counters with a stiff right hand. #TD# De Moncey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Moncey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB# De Moncey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fest rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Moncey's guard! Nice work there by Fest! De Moncey has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle. Fest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Fest lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB# De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Fest defends easily.
Fest postures up and lands a big shot to De Moncey's brow. Fest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Fest lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB# De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Fest pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fest's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2# De Moncey is rocked! De Moncey keeping moving, preventing Fest from controlling successfully. De Moncey has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle. Oh De Moncey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Fest sitting in guard here, content to control. De Moncey seems to have got his legs back now. Fest with a nice head shot there. Fest with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fest postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! De Moncey covers up, he's hurt! Fest keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fest and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fest can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest! Post fight, an emotional Fun Fest said 'Tell your brother I said hello.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1# Fest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osterman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jab, jab by Fest - just one landing. Osterman misses with a straight right. Osterman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Fest avoids the head kick by Osterman.
Osterman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fest sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fest defending well as Osterman loads up on a big left hand. Osterman misses with a lunging right hand
and Fest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Osterman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Osterman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Osterman at a distance.
Fest uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osterman has time to react. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Osterman. Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osterman throws out the jab. Osterman throws a right hand that misses
and Fest counters with a left to the body. Osterman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Osterman, as that shot connected.
Osterman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1# Osterman throws a big shot that misses. Osterman throws a hook but Fest blocks it. Fest tries to counter by clinching up but Osterman breaks away and moves out of range. Osterman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fest moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osterman momentarily.
Fest moves into range and connects with a jab. Osterman misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Fest moves into the clinch. Fest scores with a shot to the side of Osterman's head. Fest is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2# Osterman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Osterman jabs at Fest's body. Osterman loads up on a big right hand but Fest slips the punch. Osterman misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Fest misses the target. A shot to the body from Osterman misses letting Fest counter with a right hand. Osterman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest. Fest wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Osterman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osterman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Osterman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fest seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Osterman tests Fest's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Osterman looks to land a left hand but Fest moved out of range nicely. Fest swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Osterman misses with an uppercut. Osterman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fest ducks under a wild hook from Osterman. Osterman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Osterman misses with a straight right. Osterman throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily. Fest is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Osterman.#CL# Fest pushes Osterman up against the cage in a clinch. Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fest lands a hook to the side of the head. Fest misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Osterman manages to break the clinch.
Osterman throws a lazy uppercut
and Fest counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A left and a right from Fest both land. Nice combination. Kevin Osterman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Osterman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Osterman.#T3# Osterman looks to land a right hand but Fest moved out of range. Fest throwing a counter right hand but Osterman manages to avoid it. Fest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osterman. Osterman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Osterman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest. Fest lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Osterman misses. Osterman throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily. Fest swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Fest avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Osterman swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Osterman. Osterman misses with an uppercut
enabling Fest to counter with a crisp jab. Fest drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4# Osterman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fest was well out of range. Poor timing from Osterman. Fest is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Osterman. Osterman looks to throw the jab but Fest is out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Osterman throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. Osterman cracks Fest with a good jab. Osterman throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily. A right-left combo lands from Osterman. #ROC2# Fest is rocked! Osterman throws an overhand right that drops Fest like a sack of potatoes! Osterman dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Osterman! Post fight, an emotional Kevin Osterman said 'I'm not surprised, fothermuckers.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1# No joy there for Shushkev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fest jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fest scores with a jab to the body. Shushkev throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Fest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A short right from Fest. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fest lands a nice knee to the body. Shushkev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shushkev's elbow. Fest lands a body punch in the clinch. Shushkev tries to throw a body punch but Fest avoids it by throwing Shushkev back against the cage. Shushkev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shushkev backwards. Fest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fest blocking some punches.
Shushkev lands a body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shushkev backwards. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Shushkev. Fest lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Fest as the two fighters clinch.
Fest lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Fest. Fest swings wildly with an uppercut but Shushkev uses good head movement to avoid it. Fest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shushkev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shushkev misses with some punches.
Fest lands a shoulder strike. Fest blocking some punches.
Shushkev blocks the elbow strike.
Shushkev blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Shushkev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fest up against the cage. Fest tries a body shot but Shushkev blocks it.
Shushkev struggles to land a body shot inside as Fest controls his hands.
Shushkev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shushkev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fest tries a body shot but Shushkev blocks it.
Fest works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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! Shushkev dodges an elbow strike from Fest.
Fest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shushkevs head. Fest works on Shushkev's body with a couple of short punches. Shushkev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fest's elbow. Fest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shushkev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fest. Fest throws a punch but it's blocked by Shushkev. Shushkev misses with a punch on the inside.
Fest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shushkev.#T3# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Shushkev trying to stall but Fest improves his position.
Shushkev managing to block the knees to the body from Fest.
Shushkev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fest lands a damaging elbow. Fest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shushkev backwards. Fest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fest lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Shushkev is rocked! Fest lands a good knee to the midsection. Shushkev won't want to take too many of those. Shushkev is breathing heavily. Come on Fest - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fest tries to throw a body punch but Shushkev avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Come on Fest - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Shushkev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Fest missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Fest. Good body shot from Fest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shushkev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shushkev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fest tries to work over Shushkev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fest being controlled against the cage. Fest working aggressively here.
Fest scores with a shoulder strike. Fest blocking some punches.
Shushkev tries to throw a body punch but Fest avoids it by throwing Shushkev back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shushkev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Shushkev tries to clinch up but Fest circles away and keeps his distance. Fest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Shushkev misses with a series of wild punches.
Fest thuds a left hand into Shushkev's body. Shushkev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shushkev darts in trying to clinch and Fest counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Fest scores with a sloppy right hand. Shushkev should have avoided that one. #T1# Shushkev misses with a hook to the body
enabling Fest to counter with a crisp jab. Shushkev swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Fest counters with a straight right hand. Shushkev misses with a body shot
and Shushkev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shushkev tries to clinch but Fest moves out of range. #CL2# Fest closes the distance and clinches. Shushkev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shushkev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fest is leaning against Shushkev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Shushkev misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Fest.
Fest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fest has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fest scores with a hook to the body. Fest scores with a shot to the side of Shushkev's head. #T2# Shushkev misses with some punches.
Shushkev avoids the elbow strike from Fest, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Fest. Fest gets through Shushkev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Fest throws an elbow but misses. Shushkev swings wildly with an uppercut but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice elbow from Fest. Oh Shushkev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fest pushes Shushkev against the cage. Fest is working some dirty boxing. Fest pushes off with a quick right hook! Shushkev goes down! Shushkev tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fest moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest! Fun Fest made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Tell your brother I said hello.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Khrapov Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khrapov Jr throws out the jab. Fest tries to counter by closing the distance. Fest throws a lazy right hand but Khrapov Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Khrapov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fest moves away. Khrapov Jr sets himself, and Fest steps forward looking for the clinch! Khrapov Jr avoids it this time. Fest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Khrapov Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fest is looking to clinch. Khrapov Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fest has time to react. Khrapov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fest moves out of range of the strikes. Khrapov Jr lands with an overhand left. Khrapov Jr looks to land a left hand but Fest moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khrapov Jr cracks Fest with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fest throws a body shot but no joy. #TD# Khrapov Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fest! Fest bucks up and tries to throw Khrapov Jr off but instead Khrapov Jr has got his back! 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.#T1# Fest tries to break free.
Khrapov Jr lands punches and elbows. Fest breaks Khrapov Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khrapov Jr wants to sweep here but Fest controlling him for the moment. Fest trying to control the position from guard on top but Khrapov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Khrapov Jr keeping full guard, as Fest tries to pass. Fest postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fest trying to control the position from guard on top but Khrapov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# Fest postures up in Khrapov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Khrapov Jr blocks it. Khrapov Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fest preventing the sweep. Fest throws a big elbow that misses. Fest wants to control from the top but Khrapov Jr keeps moving. Fest postures up.
Khrapov Jr keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Fest landing with the ground and pound. Khrapov Jr is pulling down on Fest's head. It's preventing any offense from Fest, at least for the moment.#T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fest chips away with some ground and pound. Khrapov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fest trying to control the position from guard on top but Khrapov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Khrapov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. Khrapov Jr working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Khrapov Jr fails with the takedown and Fest counters with a right hand to the body. Fest takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild combination.
As Khrapov Jr backs off Fest throws a huge counter combo but Khrapov Jr manages to avoid it all.#T4# Khrapov Jr misses with a shot to the body #CL2# and Fest counters by clinching up. Khrapov Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fest or not. Fest tries to throw a body punch but Khrapov Jr avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage. Khrapov Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fest digs a right hand into Khrapov Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khrapov Jr's gas tank. Khrapov Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fest is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khrapov Jr is keeping busy. Khrapov Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fest's elbow. Khrapov Jr presses Fest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Khrapov Jr tries to throw a body punch but Fest avoids it by throwing Khrapov Jr back against the cage. Fest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fest misses with a body punch.
Fest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khrapov Jr obliges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fest using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khrapov Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest. 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 Vasily Khrapov Jr will probably get the nod. That's time! Khrapov Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Fest moves away from the strike by Khrapov Jr. Fest tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Khrapov Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fest has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khrapov Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fest can turn it around.#BC# Khrapov Jr manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Khrapov Jr misses. Khrapov Jr lands with a cross. A swing and a miss from Khrapov Jr. A little jabbing left from Fest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Khrapov Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A big left from Khrapov Jr misses. A countering left hand to the body from Fest misses. Vasily Khrapov Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Khrapov Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fest to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khrapov Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#CL# Khrapov Jr rushes Fest and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Khrapov Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khrapov Jr throws a right and a left that Fest avoids nicely. Fest throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range. #T1# Fest throws a shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr scores with a hook to the body. Fest takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Khrapov Jr looks to throw the jab but Fest is out of range. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Khrapov Jr misses the jab. Fest wants to counter with a clinch but Khrapov Jr pushes him away. A big right from Fest misses. Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khrapov Jr throws out the jab. A shot to the body from Khrapov Jr misses and Fest counters with a straight right hand. Khrapov Jr missing with a left hand there. Fest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fest appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Khrapov Jr looks to clinch and Fest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khrapov Jr thinking. Donk. Fest catches Khrapov Jr right on the button with a cross. Fest slips a straight right by Khrapov Jr. Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Fest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Fest. Khrapov Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice defenses there by Khrapov Jr. Khrapov Jr digs a good hook to Fest's body.
Fest misses the shot to the body. Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fest paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Khrapov Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fest swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr. Fest misses the jab. Khrapov Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khrapov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fest let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Khrapov Jr misses the body punch and Fest counters with a head kick. #T3# Khrapov Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Fest sprawls well. He's pushed Khrapov Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Fest appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Khrapov Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fest stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fest blocks a jab. Fest shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Khrapov Jr misses with a right hand and Fest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fest walks into a straight right hand from Khrapov Jr. Khrapov Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Khrapov Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Khrapov Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Khrapov Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fest's elbow. #T4# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fest throws a head punch that misses. Khrapov Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Fest.
#BC# Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Fest throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice cross by Khrapov Jr. Fest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Khrapov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Fest slips the punch. Fest appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Khrapov Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Fun Fest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Khrapov Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fest looking to slow down the pace here. Fest can't find room to land a body shot as Khrapov Jr controls the action.
Khrapov Jr crunches a lovely knee into Fest's ribcage. Fest is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Khrapov Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fest avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Khrapov Jr tries to clinch there but Fest circles away.
It seemed like Fest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Khrapov Jr tries to bum rush Fest with a series of wild strikes but Fest uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A jab lands there for Fest. Khrapov Jr throws a hook but Fest blocks it. Khrapov Jr misses with an uppercut. Fest saw that one coming. Khrapov Jr throws a nice looking combination but Fest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Khrapov Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Khrapov Jr throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest looks to throw the jab but Khrapov Jr is out of range. Khrapov Jr misses with a hook
#CL2# and Fest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Khrapov Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Fest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khrapov Jr connects with a single shot there.#T1##TD# Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Khrapov Jr landing strikes. Fest tries to buck Khrapov Jr off but Khrapov Jr is having none of it. Khrapov Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fest sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Sloppy strikes there by Khrapov Jr. Fest avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khrapov Jr. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fest is looking for a sweep. Fest takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Khrapov Jr scoring with punches and elbows. #T2# Fest taking punishment in the form of punches.
Khrapov Jr scoring with punches from side control. Fest is trying to control Khrapov Jr's posture but Khrapov Jr avoids it. Khrapov Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fest struggling a bit here. Khrapov Jr working the ground and pound but Fest is defending the strikes. Khrapov Jr working away. Khrapov Jr scoring with punches from side control. Fest takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Khrapov Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3# Khrapov Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Khrapov Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Fest controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The strikes coming from Khrapov Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Fest gets back to half guard. Khrapov Jr throwing shots but Fest is blocking nicely. Khrapov Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Fest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Khrapov Jr is in close to Fest's body, working some short punches and elbows. Vasily Khrapov Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Khrapov Jr won't allow Fest to sweep him here. Khrapov Jr is working Fest over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Fest looking for a sweep. Not yet Fest, not yet. Vasily Khrapov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Khrapov Jr looking to pass the guard. Khrapov Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position. Khrapov Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fest pulls Khrapov Jr in close to prevent any damage. Khrapov Jr trying to control but Fest is working from the bottom. Khrapov Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Fun Fest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Khrapov Jr throws a hook but Fest blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Vasily Khrapov Jr showed his dominance in that final round. Well Khrapov Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Khrapov Jr! Vasily Khrapov Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1# Fest misses the shot to the body. Fest slips a straight right by Destroyer. Fest loads up on a big right hand but Destroyer slips the punch. Destroyer thows a left - swing and a miss! Destroyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fest. Destroyer looks to land a right hand but Fest moved out of range. Destroyer throws a chopping leg kick but Fest manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fest throws a body shot but no joy. Destroyer throws a head kick that misses and Fest counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Destroyer throws an off balance right hand
and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fest avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fest was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer. Fest let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Fest slips the punch.#T1# Fest moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fest misses with a straight right. Destroyer misses with a right hand letting Fest counter with a right hand. Fest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away. Fest moves out of range of the strikes. Fest is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Destroyer rather than just go for the knockout. Fest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A punch lands to the side of Fest 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow. Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fest manages to avoid it. Fest let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Destroyer misses with a hook to the body
and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Destroyer blocks a body shot from Fest. #T2# Destroyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fest misses with a hook from the clinch. Destroyer can't break the clinch.
Fest misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer. Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2# It looks like Wussy Destroyer has been cut. 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! Fest tries a body shot but Destroyer blocks it.
Fest tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage. Fest lands a knee to the head.
Destroyer is trying to break free. Destroyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fest fails to land. #T3# Fest misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Fest.
Destroyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Destroyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Fest moves out of range. Fest jabbing away but nothing is landing. Destroyer misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fest! But no joy. Destroyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Destroyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fest misses with a looping left. The crowd cheers as Destroyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fest doesn't seem phased though. Destroyer looks to land a left hand but Fest moved out of range nicely.#T4# Fest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destroyer. A little jabbing left from Fest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Destroyer takes a swing at Fest's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Fest forces Destroyer back against the cage and clinches. Fest gets through Destroyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Fest. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Destroyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Fest won't allow it.
Destroyer managing to block the knees to the body from Fest.
Fest swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Fest lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fest keeps control of Destroyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fest lands a left hand.
A short right from Fest. Fest lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. The cut man is working on Wussy Destroyer's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Destroyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fest throws out a loose jab but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Destroyer tries to counter by clinching up but Fest breaks away and moves out of range. Destroyer throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. Fest takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fest.
Destroyer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wussy Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far. Destroyer misses with a hook
letting Fest counter with a right hand. Fest just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Destroyer. Fest has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Destroyer scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Destroyer misses. Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here. Destroyer misses with a hook. Fest ducked under it nicely. Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Fest slips the punch.#T1# Fest moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fest punishes Destroyer's body with a nice straight punch. Destroyer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fest's head. Destroyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Destroyer scores with a hook to the body. Fest takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fest lands with a straight right. Destroyer didn't see that one coming. Destroyer misses with a hook
and Fest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Destroyer looks to land a left hand but Fest moved out of range nicely. Fest let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Destroyer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Destroyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2# Destroyer throws a big shot that misses. Destroyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Fest clinches. Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fest in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Fest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fest lands with a short shot to the head. I was talking to Destroyer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Fest misses with a hook from the clinch. Fest unloads a knee to the mid-section. A head punch on the inside from Fest fails to land. Destroyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Fest has double underhooks. Fest lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fest. Fest misses with the head strike.
#T3# Destroyer working hard to break the clinch. Fest scores with a nice hook to the head. Fest pushes Destroyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fest presses Destroyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fest connects with a nasty looking knee right to Destroyer's face.
#CUT2# Wussy Destroyer's cut is getting worse. A short right from Fest on the inside. Fest'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. Fest lands a right hand. Fest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destroyer wants to break free but Fest has control.
#T4# Fest misses with a body punch.
Fest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fest controlling the action here for a moment.
Fest throws a head punch that misses. Fest working Destroyer over with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Destroyer takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards. Fest throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest.#ROC2# Destroyer is rocked! Fest gets through Destroyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Oh Destroyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fest throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Wussy Destroyer's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Destroyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest. Destroyer seems to have got his legs back now. Destroyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest. Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fest moves away. Fest tries to counter with a clinch but Destroyer shakes him off and moves away. Destroyer throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it. Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here. Destroyer throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Fest counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fest. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fest effectively controlling the action here. Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Destroyer is trying to break free. Destroyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Destroyer letting Fest take a breather here. Fest scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Fest scores with a nice short uppercut. Fest lands with a light punch inside. Fest has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Fest misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fest dips a shoulder and cracks Destroyer with a mighty uppercut! Destroyer falls back against the cage and Fest unloads with a barrage of strikes! Destroyer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fest screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest! Fun Fest took some time post fight to say the following; 'Tell your brother I said hello.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1# Henry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fest counters with a right hand to the body. Henry is looking to clinch but Fest is avoiding it.
#CL# Henry moves into range and clinches up with Fest. Fest misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest. Henry lands a shot to the body. Fest avoids a wild elbow strike from Henry . Fest prevents a body shot from Henry . Henry lands a shoulder strike. Fest lands an uppercut. Fest managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Fest gets underhooks to prevent Henry 's takedown attempt.
Fest is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry is defending well for now. Fest avoids the elbow strike from Henry , against the cage.
Henry lands with a short head shot on the inside. Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Fest.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Fest tries a body shot but Henry blocks it.
Fest lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Fest tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry avoids the damage to the body. Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry wants to take the fight to the mat but Fest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Fest throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry . Fest blocks the elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Henry has been working on his elbows in the gym. Fest is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Henry misses with a knee to the head. Fest lands a good knee to the midsection. Henry won't want to take too many of those. Henry is breathing heavily. Fest is looking to control Henry 's arms but Henry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fest has his back to the cage. Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fest has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fest tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry avoids the damage to the body. Henry throws a head punch that misses. Fest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fest misses with a short punch on the inside. Fest tries to work over Henry 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fest misses with a body punch.
Fest lands a nice uppercut. Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut. Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fest scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fest. #T2# Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Fest blocks it.
A short right from Fest. Henry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fest pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him. Fest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry .
Henry darts in trying to clinch and Fest counters with a left to the body. Fest scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Henry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Henry clinches with his opponent.
Fest stops a takedown attempt from Henry .
Henry wants a takedown.
Fest misses with a body punch.
Fest misses with a body punch.
#T3# Fest tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Henry 's brow. Fest tries to throw a body punch but Henry avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage. Fest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards. Fest throws a head punch that misses. Fest tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry avoids it. Henry tries to work over Fest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fest is pressed up against the cage. Henry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fest down to the mat. Fest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Henry wants to clinch up but Fest keeps it at a distance. Fest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry .#CL2# Fest moves into the clinch. Henry prevents a body shot from Fest. Fest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fest misses with a punch to the body.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fest blocks it with crossed arms. Fest is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Fest lands a nice shot to the body. Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fest with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4# Fest throws a head punch that misses. A right handed body shot lands from Fest.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fest looks to throw an elbow but misses. Henry prevents a body shot from Fest. Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Fest struggles to land a body shot inside as Henry controls his hands.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Fest. Henry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fest has a couple of punches blocked by Henry .
Henry lands an elbow inside that Fest shrugs off. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fest unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow. Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fest lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Henry tries to clinch but Fest is having none of it. Fest swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry . Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Henry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fest sprawls well. Fest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henry gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Henry clinches with his opponent.
Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow. #T1# Fest scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest. Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fest has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fest scores with a hook to the body. Fest working aggressively here.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fest avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fest blocks it with crossed arms. A shot in the inside from Henry . Henry prevents a body shot from Fest. Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow. Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry scores with an uppercut up the middle. Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fest scores with a hook to the body. Fest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fest scores with a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Fest - that landed with a thud.
Fest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henry s head. #T2# Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fest has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fest pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Fest stalling in the clinch but Henry improves position. Henry misses with a knee strike.
Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henry backwards. Fest can't find room to land a body shot as Henry controls the action.
Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fest lands with a right to the head. Fest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him. Fest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fest lands a body punch in the clinch. Fest lands a right hand. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fest. #ROC2# Henry is rocked! Henry 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fest pushes Henry against the cage. Fest is working some dirty boxing. Fest pushes off with a quick right hook! Henry goes down! Henry tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fest moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest! Fun Fest took some time post fight to say the following; 'Tell your brother I said hello.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1# Assad lands a nice shot that snaps Fest's head back.
#CUT2# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Fest counters with a left to the body. Assad misses with a hook. Fest ducked under it nicely. Assad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A big right from Assad misses. Fest moves away from the strike by Assad. Fest wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Fest moves into the clinch successfully.
Fest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Assad takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut. Fest lands a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad. Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Assad takes a shot to the head. Fest lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Fest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fest prevents the takedown attempt.
Fest taking a breather. Fest prevents Assad from breaking the clinch.#T1# Assad tries to break the clinch but Fest is controlling the position. The referee calls for Fest to work.
Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards. Assad wants to break free but Fest has control.
Assad working aggressively here.
Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fest gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Assad takes a knee to the side of the body. Assad looks winded! Fest lands with a light punch inside. Assad takes a knee to the side of the body. A knee to the head by Fest.
Fest lands an elbow inside that Assad shrugs off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A frustrated look appears on Assad's face as he tries to break the clinch. Assad misses with a short punch on the inside. Fest lands a body punch in the clinch. Fest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards. Fest is stalling here.
#T2# Fest lands a body punch. A short right from Fest. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Assad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fest.
A hook to the body from Fest.
Fest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards. Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fest digs a right hand into Assad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assad's gas tank. A nice left hand lands by Fest.
Fest will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Assad up against the cage. Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fest working Assad over with knees to the body.#T3# A nice left hand lands by Fest.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fest.
Fest lands with a left to the head. Fest pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad. Fest lands a nice knee to the body. Fest lands a damaging elbow. Good body shot from Fest.
Fest with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC# Assad is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Dustin Assad's cut even more. Fest slowing the pace effectively. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad. Knees to the body from Fest.
Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fest lands a left hand.
Fest lands a hook to the side of the head. Fest prevents a body shot from Assad. Fest cracks Assad with a nice body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Fest.
#T4# A right hook to the body lands for Fest.
A shot in the inside from Fest. Fest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards. Fest presses Assad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fest digs a right hand underneath Assad's ribcage. Assad let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Assad. Fest scores with a shot to the side of Assad's head. A shot in the inside from Fest. Assad is still on wobbly legs! Can Fest finish him? Fest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Assad.
Assad seems to have recovered his senses. A short left from Fest. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice left hand lands by Fest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fest scores with a nice hook to the head. Assad misses with a short punch on the inside. Fest lands a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Fest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Fest forces Assad back against the cage and clinches.#KD# Fest drops Assad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Assad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! A short right from Fest on the inside. Fest cracks Assad with a nice body shot. Fest lands with a short shot to the head. Fest lands a damaging elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fest lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Assad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fest unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fest slowing the pace effectively. Fest jerks Assad's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Assad drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Fest goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Fest because Assad was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Fun Fest! In his post fight interview, Fun Fest gave a big smile as he said 'Tell your brother I said hello.'. The defeated Dustin Assad had this to say: 'I am the best BJJ player in the world. I will refine my striking game and be back. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1# Assad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Fest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fest. Fest lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fest scoring with some ground and pound. Fest wants to control from the top but Assad keeps moving. Fest stands up over Assad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Assad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fest controls from within his opponent's guard. Fest trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Assad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fest 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 Assad. Assad throws a few strikes from the bottom but Fest takes advantage and mounts! Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Assad is looking to get to half guard. Fest postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Assad looks a forlorn figure.
Assad tries to hold on but Fest pushes him away. Fest lands a big elbow. #SUB2# Fest working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Assad turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Fest off and cradles Assad's limp body as Fest celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fun Fest! Fun Fest looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm getting sick of beating your ass.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Fest scores with a takedown into Kruger's guard. Kruger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Fest throwing strikes but missing. Fest is stalling in the full guard. Fest trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fest passes Kruger's left leg - he's now in half guard. Fest is nestled in close to Kruger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fest in particular looking to stall. Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Fest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fest drops an elbow to the side of Kruger's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest lands with a punch from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kruger won't allow Fest to pass to mount. Fest prevents Kruger from standing back up.
#T1# Ground and pound from Fest. Kruger taking some punishment here, with Fest in his half guard. Fest lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Fest is keen to just control but Kruger is a slippery customer.#ES# Kruger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! A jab from Fest finds it's way through Kruger's defenses. Fest digs a good hook to Kruger's body.
Fest looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range. Fest lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2# Fest fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruger to the ground. Fest is now in Kruger's guard.#ROC2# Kruger is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kruger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fest controls the pace. Oh Kruger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kruger has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle. Fest distracts Kruger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Fest is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fest scoring with some ground and pound. #T2# Fest postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kruger covers up, he's hurt! Fest keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fest and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fest can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest! An intense looking Fun Fest took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm getting sick of beating your ass.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Fest bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. An elbow from Fest crashes against the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maradona can do anything to dispel that myth. Fest postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fest scores with punches from side control. #SUB# Fest is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Maradona is trying to escape and Fest transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Maradona is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fest! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fun Fest! Post fight, Fun Fest took to the microphone: 'I'm getting sick of beating your ass.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1# A low kick from Christianson misses #TD2# and Fest decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christianson's guard. Fest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christianson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Christianson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christianson tries to stand but Fest is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2# Christianson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christianson has managed to get both his arms back between Fest's legs - danger averted. Christianson being controlled here momentarily. Fest wants to improve his position but instead Christianson has moved into half guard.
Christianson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fest is looking to improve his position.
Christianson trying to control the pace. Christianson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Christianson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Fest manages to get to full guard. #T3# Christianson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Christianson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Christianson throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christianson defends it well.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A bone on bone clash there as Fest blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Christianson misses. Fest tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Christianson misses with a head kick.
Christianson throws an overhand right that lands on Fest's shoulder, as Fest tries to avoid the shot. Christianson missing with a left hand there. Fest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fest scores with a three punch combo!
Fest has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christianson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fest's head. #CUT# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A head kick misses from Christianson. Fest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Christianson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Fest counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Christianson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Christianson throws out a leg kick but Fest moves out of range and Christianson only half commits. And Fest tries to counter it with a takedown but Christianson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Christianson lands a nice shot that snaps Fest's head back.
Fest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christianson sprawls well. Christianson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fest gets slowly back to his feet. Christianson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. No luck for Fest with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christianson misses with a kick to the body and Fest counters with a lovely straight right hand! Christianson jabs Fest to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gabe Christianson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fest darts in looking for a takedown but Christianson gets double underhooks and turns Fest into the cage. Gabe Christianson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fun Fest. Christianson cracks the inside of Fest's front leg. #T1# Christianson misses with a looping right. Christianson throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Christianson. Fest does a little dance to reset his feet. Fest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Christianson throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fest appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Fest fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Christianson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Christianson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fest can do to turn this around? Fest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christianson.#T2# Christianson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fest throws out a counter right but Christianson avoids it with no problem. Christianson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christianson misses with a wild body shot. Christianson wants to clinch and Fest counters with a left to the body. Christianson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Christianson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Christianson swings for the body but Fest moves out of range.
Gabe Christianson is winning the standup battle so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fest looks to throw the jab but Christianson is out of range. Gabe Christianson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big right from Christianson misses. #T3# Nice shot by Fest. Fest avoids the head kick by Christianson.
Christianson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Christianson throws an off balance right hand
letting Fest counter with a right hand. Christianson misses with a shot to the body and Fest counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Christianson misses with a left hand and Fest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Christianson misses with a low kick. #TD2# Fest decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ground and pound from Fest. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fest connects with a nice short shot to Christianson's temple. #T4##SUB2# Fest is working for a submission of some sort.
Fest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christianson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Christianson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Fest is working for a submission of some sort.
Fun Fest has got the better of the ground game so far. Christianson looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Gabe Christianson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Christianson lands a high kick!
Christianson moves in looking to clinch but Fest pushes him off. Fest feints the counter takedown. Fest misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christianson counters with a thumping low kick. Christianson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2# Christianson tries to sprawl but Fest drives through with a takedown into half guard. Christianson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christianson is controlling Fest's position as best he can from this difficult position. Christianson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Christianson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1# Christianson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fest looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Christianson won't allow Fest to pass to mount. Fest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christianson defending well though. Fest looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Fest is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Fest is trying to work for a kimura but Christianson is defending well.
Fest lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Fest is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Fest missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Fest is looking for a kimura here.
Fest is looking to take a break and control but Christianson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fest is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Fest. #T3# Christianson tries to roll over but Fest keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christianson's head. Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christianson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Christianson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fest.
Fest looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fest thows a huge punch but Christianson dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Fest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Fest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Christianson is trying to stand.
Fest missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Christianson wants to control but Fest is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fest wants to pass the guard but Christianson is defending well. Christianson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fest scores with a couple of nice shots. Christianson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fest. Christianson wants to stand and escape but Fest is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fest connects with a couple of short punches. Fun Fest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gabe Christianson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Christianson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Fun Fest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Christianson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabe Christianson! A victorious Gabe Christianson 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:
TRFC103
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Truck has managed to clinch.
Truck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fest to keep the fight standing. Fest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Truck tries to work over Fest's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Truck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Fest pushes Truck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Truck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fest avoids it. Truck tries to land knees in the clinch but Fest avoids the damage to the body. Truck is trying to pull guard but Fest turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Truck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Fest has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Truck is trying to keep an underhook but Fest manages to get the takedown into half guard. Truck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Truck tries to get out of the position. Fest winds up and cracks Truck with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Fest controlling the action here. Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fest is working away from the top position though. Truck is looking for a sweep. Fest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Fest is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Truck is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fun Fest! In his post fight interview, Fun Fest gave a big smile as he said 'I'm getting sick of beating your ass.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Hughs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fest is fending him off so far but Hughs persists. Nope, Fest circles away and we're back to standing. Fest lands with a hook. Hughs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fest scores with a hook to the body. Hughs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hughs with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2# and Fest counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fest landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hughs tries to get to full guard but Fest has control of the leg. Fest 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. Fest lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fest takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Hughs gets back to full guard.
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! Fest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Fest is in close to Hughs's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Fest landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2# Hughs is rocked! Fest preventing the sweep. Fest postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hughs covers up, he's hurt! Fest keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fest and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fest can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest! As Fun Fest got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm getting sick of beating your ass.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Fest decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Fest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fest landing strikes from the mount. Fest fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2# Fest is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Fest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fun Fest! Fun Fest took some time post fight to say the following; 'Just wanna say sorry to the matchmaker for taking me so long to accept this fight. I didn't know it'd be that easy. That's what you get for not practicing Muay Thai, my man.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1# Fest lands a glancing blow to the side of Starbowski's head. Starbowski misses with a combination
#TD# so Fest counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Starbowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Starbowski, not yet. Starbowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fest controls the pace. Starbowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fest has passed into side control.
#SUB# Fest has hold of Starbowski's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Starbowski tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fest cranks the arm and Starbowski screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Starbowski, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fun Fest! Post fight, Fun Fest took to the microphone: 'Just wanna say sorry to the matchmaker for taking me so long to accept this fight. I didn't know it'd be that easy. That's what you get for not practicing Muay Thai, my man.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1# Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Fest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Burns throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Burns throws a head kick that misses and Fest counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fest takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Burns lands with a nice body kick. Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fest is able to avoid easily. Burns throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Fest counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that. #ES2# Burns throws Fest to one side and escapes! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns scores with a jab. Fest shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily. Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice body kick from Burns.#T1# Burns is looking to land body kicks. Burns ducks under a wild hook from Fest. Brady Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burns scores with a nice body kick.
Fest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Brady Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Fest moved out of range. Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Fest moves out of range easily. #TD# Fest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burns to the mat! Burns manages to get full guard. Fest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head. Fest being controlled here momentarily. Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fest is one step ahead there. #T2# Fest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.
#REVB# Burns wants to stand but Fest has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Fest keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. Burns stays in close to Fest's body and controls the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fest wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment. #T3# Fest controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burns sitting in guard here, content to control. Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Burns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Burns has control of an arm but Fest manages to advance to Burns's back! Fest controlling well, preventing Burns from escaping the position.
Fest missing with strikes from the back. Fest biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fest throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Fest doesn't succeed with the takedown and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fest cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns. Fest throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily. Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Burns connects with a leg kick. Fest looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Burns slips a jab from Fest. Fest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fest off to one side. Burns throws out a counter right but Fest avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns. A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Fest walks into a straight right hand from Burns.#T1# Burns scores with a jab. Fest acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Brady Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup. Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fest is looking to counter punch. Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fest feinted with a counter takedown. Burns thows a leg kick but Fest checks it and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fest appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Fest takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fest misses with a body punch
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fest ducks under a wild hook from Burns. A quick step to the side and Fest tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Fest checks a leg kick. Fest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fun Fest. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fest lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fest. Burns throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily.#T2# Fest lands a body shot.
Burns throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Fest counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# Burns pushes Fest off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fest swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Burns looks to land a right hand but Fest moved out of range. It looked like Fest was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns. Fest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Fest. Fest checks a leg kick. Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Fest is out of range. Fest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.#T3# Fest with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut. Fest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fest slips under a jab from Burns. Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fest takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns cracks Fest with an open hand slap. Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Fest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.#T4# A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Burns throws a body kick that misses. Fest was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. 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! Fest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fest really felt that one! Fest tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range. Burns tried to score with a low kick but Fest checks it. Fest checks a low kick from Burns. Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Burns throws a big shot that misses. Fest has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fest there as he acknowledges the shot. Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fest misses with a right hand and Burns counters with a two punch combo. Nice shot by Burns. Fest has his takedown stuffed and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Burns cracks Fest with a right hand to the side of the head. Fest misses the shot to the body. Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns misses with a straight left. Fest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Burns thumps Fest with a low kick.#TD# Fest fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Fest is now in Burns's guard.#T1# Fest cracks Burns with a solid left hand. Fest lands a couple of elbows. Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fest. Fest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fest with a flurry of punches that miss. Burns keeping moving, preventing Fest from controlling successfully. Fest tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard. Fest wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving. Fest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# Fest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fest cracks Burns with a solid left hand. Fest scoring with some ground and pound. Fest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Fest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fest throws a big right hand that misses. Fest throwing strikes but missing. Fest wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving. Burns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Burns keeping moving, preventing Fest from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook. Burns swinging wildly here.
Fest went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Fest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fest attempts a counter takedown but Burns avoids it well and moves away. Burns looks to throw the jab but Fest is out of range. Burns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fest if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns misses with a hook. Fest is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A jab lands there for Burns. Burns scores with a kick to the midsection. Fest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
#T4# Fest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns. Fest moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Fest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burns tries to score with a low kick but Fest moves his leg out of the way. Fest attempts a counter takedown but Burns avoids it well and moves away. Fest will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Fest moves out of range as Burns strikes. Fest throws a poor cross that misses
letting Burns counter with a right hand. Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Burns misses with a kick to the body and Fest counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fest takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Fest checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Crunch! Burns slams his shin into Fest's torso. Burns connects with a crisp jab. Fun Fest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Burns misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Brady Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Burns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Burns!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1# Oubaali darts in trying to clinch#TD2# so Fest counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fest working some strikes from top position. Oubaali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fest controls from within his opponent's guard. Oubaali controls Fest momentarily but Fest frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oubaali has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle.#T1# Fest stays in close to Oubaali's body and controls the position. Fest prevents Oubaali from getting back to his feet. Fest controlling from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fest stays in close to Oubaali's body and controls the position. Fest scoring with punches to the head and body. Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Oubaali working for a triangle but Fest defends it easily.
Fest working some strikes from top position.#T2# Fest lands a couple of digs. Fest with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Oubaali wants to get back to his feet but Fest is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Fest landing with the ground and pound. Fest chips away with some ground and pound. Fest postures up and lands a big shot to Oubaali's brow. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fest landing some decent shots from guard. Fest lands a couple of decent looking shots. Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Fest working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oubaali's head. Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Fest working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oubaali's head. Fest working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fest working some strikes from top position. Fest scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Fest working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oubaali's head. Fest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Fest connects with a couple of short punches. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fest's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fest won't allow Oubaali to get back to his feet. Fest's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Fest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4# Fest working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Fest cracks Oubaali with a solid left hand. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fest controlling from the top position. Let's hope that Fest 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. Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Oubaali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oubaali tries to get out of the position. Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Fest lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fest forces his way into half guard. Fest stops Oubaali from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Oubaali closes the distance but Fest moves to the side and Fest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fest is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Fest throws a hook but Oubaali avoids it easily. Fest looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oubaali is fending him off so far but Fest persists. Nope, Oubaali circles away and we're back to standing. Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oubaali fails in his attempt to clinch. Oubaali tries to clinch up. Oubaali wants to clinch up but Fest keeps it at a distance. Fest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest throws a big shot that misses. Oubaali tries to clinch but Fest is having none of it. Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fest paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ali Oubaali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Fest shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1# Oubaali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fest controls the pace. Fest slips nicely into half guard. Fest winds up and cracks Oubaali with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Fest uses his free foot to push down on Oubaali's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oubaali. Fest landing strikes from the mount and Oubaali is in trouble! Oubaali is working to get back to half guard.
Oubaali taking shots to the head. Oubaali taking shots to the head. The referee warns Oubaali that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fest landing punches. Fest fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2# Oubaali is rocked!#T2# Oubaali is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Oubaali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fest controlling his opponent. Fest postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oubaali looks a forlorn figure.
Fun Fest has got the better of the ground game so far. Fest unloading with bombs! A big strike lands for Fest! That's really hurt Oubaali and he's turned his back - Fest keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fest jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest! In his post fight interview, Fun Fest gave a big smile as he said 'Just wanna say sorry to the matchmaker for taking me so long to accept this fight. I didn't know it'd be that easy. That's what you get for not practicing Muay Thai, my man.'. The defeated Ali Oubaali had this to say: 'Thank'.
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Event:
CEFC 241
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Fest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Strunz pushes Fest away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fest gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Fest is trying to ground and pound but Strunz uses the momentary lack of control by Fest to regain half guard. Strunz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fest. Strunz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fest. Fest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Fest not landing any meaningful shots this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Still in half guard, Fest seems content to control. Strunz wants to get back to his feet.
Strunz's coaches at School Of Hard Knocks have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1# Fest looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fest missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Strunz is trying to stand.
Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Strunz is trying to stand up here but Fest is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Strunz lands a jab to the head.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses. A little jabbing left from Fest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fest tries to counter with a clinch but Strunz shakes him off and moves away.#T2# Strunz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it. Fest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Strunz slips a jab from Fest. Strunz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Strunz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fest clobbers Strunz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss! Strunz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fest takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strunz looks to throw the jab but Fest is out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strunz. Fest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strunz defends it well. Strunz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Strunz misses with a straight right. #T3# Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Fest slips the punch. Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here. Strunz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target. Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Fest's shoulder, as Fest tries to avoid the shot. Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circle momentarily. Strunz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz. Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fest. Strunz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Strunz cracks Fest with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Strunz is looking to slow Fest down with leg kicks. #T4# Fest slips under a jab from Strunz. Fest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Strunz throws a leg kick which misses Fest's front leg but catches the back leg as Fest tries to avoid it. Strunz throws out a powerful jab. 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! Fest takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Strunz misses with an uppercut. Fest scores with a nice strike. Strunz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Fest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz. Fest slips under a jab. Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strunz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strunz manages to avoid it. Fest looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fest takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round. That's time! Strunz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Fest tries to close the distance and clinch but Strunz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Good shot there by Strunz. Fest misses with a hook to the body
letting Strunz counter with a right hand. Fest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Strunz. Fest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strunz.
Fest shoots in and drives through. Strunz sprawls well. Strunz misses with a hook. Fest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strunz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz. Fest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Strunz lands a right hook to the body.
#T1##TD2# Fest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2# Fest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strunz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Fest is trying to ground and pound but Strunz uses the momentary lack of control by Fest to regain half guard. Strunz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strunz tries to get out of the position. Fest winds up and cracks Strunz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Strunz tries to kick Fest off but Fest keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES# Strunz has one foot on Fest's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Strunz with a jab. Strunz lands with an overhand left.#T2# 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! Strunz throws out a loose jab but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it. Fest is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strunz with a body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target. Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far. Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz. Strunz misses with a looping left. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Strunz misses the shot to the body. Despite the aggression on Fest's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fest appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Fest slips the punch. Strunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fest can do to turn this around? Nice defenses there by Strunz. A big left from Strunz misses. Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Fest misses. Fest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fest looks to throw the jab but Strunz is out of range. Fest has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fest takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3# Strunz throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Fest counters with a left to the body. Fest has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fest there as he acknowledges the shot. Strunz throws out a loose jab but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it. Jab, jab by Strunz - just one landing. A big left from Strunz misses. Fest checks a leg kick. Fest staying out of range there. Strunz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fest on the side of the head. Strunz with a jab. Fest lands a lovely overhand right. A shot to the body from Strunz misses and Fest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. Fest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Strunz scoring well with a low kick there.
Fest misses with a body shot.
#T4# 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! Fest misses with an uppercut. Fest ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz. Strunz cracks Fest with a good jab. Fest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strunz moves away. Strunz throws a hook to the side of Fest's head but Fest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It seemed like Fest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Strunz with a nice cross. Fest goes for a double leg but Strunz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strunz continues to drive forward. Fest slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Fest does a little dance to reset his feet. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Strunz lands with an overhand left. Fest takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fest takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fest shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fest. Fest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Strunz connects with a jab. Strunz throws a shot to the body.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Fest. Strunz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fest finds it's way round the side to connect with Strunz's head. Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. Fest goes for a double leg but Strunz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strunz continues to drive forward. Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strunz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fest lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it. Fest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strunz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fest scrambles back to his feet. 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! Fest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.#T1# Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz. A solid leg kick lands there for Strunz.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fest! But no joy. Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. Fest ducks right into an uppercut from Strunz. Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Fest's shoulder, as Fest tries to avoid the shot. Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strunz moves out of range of the strikes. Strunz misses with an uppercut. Fest saw that one coming. Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Fest counters with a nice uppercut. The fight stays on the outside here - Fest looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Strunz misses with an uppercut. The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Fest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz. Strunz throws a big shot that misses. Fest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strunz defends it well. Fest moves away from the strike by Strunz. Strunz lands a jab. Strunz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Strunz misses with a looping right. Strunz lands a lovely overhand right. Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fest avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Fest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz. Strunz throws a right hand that misses
and Fest counters with a stiff right hand. Strunz jabs Fest right on the nose. Fest blinks but takes it well. Fest slips under a jab.#T3# Strunz scores with a nice head shot. Strunz misses with a looping right. A decent looking cross lands there for Strunz. Strunz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fest's head. Strunz throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily. Fest is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strunz with a body shot. Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Strunz throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily. Fest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Strunz cracks Fest with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Strunz misses with a left hand and Fest counters with a straight right hand. Good shot there by Strunz. Strunz misses with a lunging right hand
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4# Strunz tests Fest's chin there with a solid looking shot. Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest. Fest fails with the takedown. Strunz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it. Strunz throws a hook but Fest avoids it easily. Strunz lands with an uppercut that bounces Fest off the cage and back into range. A solid body kick from Strunz. Fest slips under a jab. Fun Fest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Strunz misses with a hook. Fest ducked under it nicely. Strunz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fest in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight! Bronko Strunz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strunz, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
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Event:
CEFC Live 33
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1# Strunz throws a leg kick which misses Fest's front leg but catches the back leg as Fest tries to avoid it. Fest drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Strunz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strunz wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Strunz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fest moves out of range of the leg kick from Strunz. Fest takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strunz tries to avoid it but Fest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strunz to the ground. Strunz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fest moves away from the strike by Strunz. Strunz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Strunz slips a jab from Fest. Fest walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Strunz lands a really nice looking cross but Fest seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Strunz. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target. Strunz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1# Strunz misses with a straight right. Strunz misses with an uppercut. Fest saw that one coming. Strunz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Strunz is looking to counter punch. Strunz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strunz.
Strunz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses. Fest tries to counter with a clinch but Strunz shakes him off and moves away. Strunz lands with an uppercut that bounces Fest off the cage and back into range. Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss! Jab from Strunz.#T2# Fest takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz. Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strunz misses with a right hand and Fest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A big right from Strunz misses. Strunz throws a hook but Fest blocks it. Fest tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Fest misses with an uppercut. A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target. Fest tries to counter with a clinch but Strunz shakes him off and moves away. Strunz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fest slips under a jab from Strunz. Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fest doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Strunz tries to score with a low kick but Fest moves his leg out of the way. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz. Fest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Strunz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fest counters with a lovely straight right hand! Strunz slips under a jab from Fest. Strunz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fest's hands. Strunz throws a hook but Fest avoids it easily. Fest takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fest digs a good body shot into Strunz's ribs.#CL2# Strunz tries to keep at a distance but Fest has taken the fight into the clinch. Strunz lands a shot to the body. Strunz lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Strunz. Fest swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it. Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it. Strunz misses with a body punch.
#T4# A right handed body shot lands from Strunz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Strunz. Fest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fest is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strunz is defending well for now. Fest with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Strunz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Fest scores with a hook to the body. Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strunz's elbow. Strunz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz. Strunz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice left hand lands by Strunz.
Strunz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Strunz scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fest sees it coming and avoids it easily. Strunz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Fest misses. Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A nice side step and Fest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Strunz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Strunz throws a hook but Fest avoids it easily. Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far. Strunz throws a body punch but Fest moves out of range. Fest takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Donk. Strunz catches Fest right on the button with a cross. Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Strunz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Strunz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A shot to the body from Strunz misses and Fest counters with a nice uppercut. Strunz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fest's head backwards. Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fest sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fest takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Strunz scores with a jab. Fest acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab. Fest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz. Fest wants to counter the offense by Strunz and move into the clinch position. Fest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strunz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz. Fest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz. Strunz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fest can do to turn this around? Fest slips under a jab from Strunz. Strunz throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Fest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fest avoids the body shot from Strunz.
Fest slips a straight right by Strunz. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fest! But no joy. Strunz misses with a looping left. Strunz misses the shot to the body. #T2# Strunz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. A big right from Strunz misses. Strunz misses with an uppercut. Fest now looks to counter with a shot at the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fest. Strunz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range. Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fest shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fest slips a straight right by Strunz. Fest with the counter takedown but Strunz avoids it easily. Fest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strunz scores with a sloppy right hand. Fest should have avoided that one. Strunz connects with a crisp jab. Strunz cracks Fest with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3# Strunz looks to land a right hand but Fest moved out of range. Strunz throws a hook but Fest avoids it easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strunz.
Strunz throws a hook but Fest blocks it. Strunz misses with a straight left. Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fest. A nice side step and Fest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Strunz swings widly with a right hand
letting Fest counter with a right hand. Fest takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fest has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Strunz misses the jab. Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here. Fest slips a jab from Strunz. Strunz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fest. It seemed like Fest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fest throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Strunz throws a jab when Fest was well out of range. Fest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strunz's waist but Strunz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fest off to one side. Bronko Strunz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Strunz misses the shot to the body. Strunz connects with a body shot. Strunz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. 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! Fest ducks under a wild hook from Strunz. Jab from Strunz. Fest slips a jab from Strunz. A big right from Strunz misses. #TD2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Fest closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strunz did well to prevent Fest getting side control. Fest looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strunz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fest throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Strunz to regain full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Strunz lands with a straight right. Fest didn't see that one coming. A big left from Strunz misses. A leg kick checked by Fest. Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Fest's shoulder, as Fest tries to avoid the shot. Fest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Fest has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Strunz connects with an inside leg kick. Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it. Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Fest. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fest sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fest dives in for a single leg takedown but Strunz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Fest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz. Strunz misses with a hook. Fest ducked under it nicely. Fest steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strunz. Strunz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Fest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD2# Fest decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fest controlling the pace. Fest prevents Strunz from standing back up.
#ES# Strunz kicks off Fest and gets to his feet. A jab from Strunz misses. Fest throws out a counter right but Strunz avoids it with no problem. Fest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Strunz throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2# and Fest moves into the clinch. Fest misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Strunz. Strunz letting Fest take a breather here. Fest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Fest tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
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! Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it. Fest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fest lands an uppercut. Strunz blocks an elbow strike. Fest can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Fest.
Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Strunz. #BC# Strunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fest slips a straight right by Strunz. Fest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz. Strunz thows a leg kick but Fest checks it and Fest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Strunz lands with an overhand left. Strunz connects with a jab.#T3# Strunz throws a shot from downtown. Fest moves away and avoids it. Fest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Strunz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab. Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here. Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Fest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Fest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Nice shot by Strunz. Fest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz. A looping hook to the body misses from Strunz. Fest does a little dance to reset his feet. Fest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fest throws a right and a left that Strunz avoids nicely. Strunz throws out a loose jab but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it. Strunz thows a leg kick but Fest checks it and Fest counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strunz. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fest! But no joy. Strunz misses with an uppercut. Fest saw that one coming.#T4# Fest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strunz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Strunz lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fest defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand. Strunz misses with an uppercut. Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Fest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Strunz throws out a loose jab but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Fest.#TD2# Fest drives through with a takedown into Strunz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Fest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fun Fest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fest throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight! Bronko Strunz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strunz, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Paulman clinches. Fest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fest has a couple of punches blocked by Paulman.
Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fest tries a body shot but Paulman blocks it.
Paulman looks to throw an elbow but misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fest has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fest blocks it with crossed arms. Fest lands a shoulder strike. Fest misses with an elbow strike.
Paulman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fest gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paulman pushes off an throws an elbow but Fest leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Fest. Paulman lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Paulman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but Fest blocks with his arms.
Fest looking to stall.
Paulman trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1# Paulman trying to land knees to the body.
Paulman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fest.
Fest tries to throw a body punch but Paulman avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage. Fest'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. Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paulman as Fest tries to tie him up. A short right from Fest on the inside. Fest misses with a punch on the inside.
Fest working aggressively here.
Fest lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut. Paulman misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Paulman missing with knees to the body.
Paulman prevents a body shot from Fest. Fest managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2# Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fest avoids the elbow strike from Paulman, against the cage.
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Fest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Fest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fest lands a body punch. Fest stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Fest fails to land. Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fest pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Paulman tries to clinch but Fest moves out of range. #CL# Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fest, pushing him back against the cage. Paulman tries to land knees in the clinch but Fest avoids the damage to the body. Fest with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but Fest blocks with his arms.
Fest stalling.
Fest misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulman. Fest lands a shoulder strike. Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
#T3# Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Paulman is breathing heavily. Fest throws an elbow that misses.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head. Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulman backwards. Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
Paulman lands a damaging elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Fest. Fest scores with a nice hook to the head. Paulman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fest lands a nice shot to the body. Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fest is working Paulman over against the cage. Fest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nice body punch from Fest. 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! Fest is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Fest is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Fest continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4# Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fest is defending well for now. Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fest lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulman or not. Fest lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulman backwards. Fest scores with a hook to the body. Fest lands with a short shot to the head. Fest holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fest lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch. Come on Fest - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fest throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Paulman blocking some punches.
Fest lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulman backwards. Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulman backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fest throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulman. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Paulman looks to clinch and Fest counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Fest tries to keep at a distance but Paulman has taken the fight into the clinch. Fest misses with a hook from the clinch. Fest tries to land a knee to the head but Paulman blocks with his arms.
Fest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fest. Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fest. Fest lands a left hand.
Fest avoids the elbow strike from Paulman, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman misses with an elbow strike.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Paulman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fest misses with a punch to the body.
Fest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paulmans head. Fest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards. #T1# Paulman misses with an elbow strike.
Fest scores with a hook to the body. Paulman misses with a knee to the head. Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fest slowing the pace effectively. Fest scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fest avoids it. Paulman managing to block the knees to the body from Fest.
Fest has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fest tries to stall but Paulman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fest crunches a lovely knee into Paulman's ribcage. Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fest is defending well for now. Fest can't find room to land a body shot as Paulman controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest. Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulman backwards. Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A hook to the body from Fest.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fest - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2# Paulman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fest is defending well. A left hand lands to the body for Fest.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fest landing knees to the head.
#TD2# Fest gets a trip takedown into half guard. Fest lands with a punch from half guard. Fest scoring with strikes to the body and head. Paulman trying to hold on to Fest's head to control him but Fest postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fest lands a nice short elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paulman trying to control here.
Fest is nestled in close to Paulman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Paulman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fest. #SUB2# Fest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily. Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2# Fest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paulman defends it well. Fest looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Paulman is looking to control Fest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulman avoid being mounted? Paulman wants to get back to full guard. Fest trying to control from half guard but Paulman is working away. Fest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Paulman trying to control but Fest postures up.
Paulman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Fest there. Fest thows a huge punch but Paulman dodges it nicely.
#T4# Paulman is looking to improve his position.
Paulman controlling the position well. Paulman trying to hold on to Fest's head to control him but Fest postures up.
Fest missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Paulman wants to control but Fest is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fest drops an elbow to the side of Paulman's head. Fest winds up and cracks Paulman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done. Fest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Fest postures up and lands a big shot to Paulman's brow. Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Paulman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Fest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fest steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paulman. Paulman is looking to clinch. Paulman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fest, pushing him back against the cage. Fest lands a body punch. Fest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fest misses with a punch to the body.
Fest misses with a body punch.
Paulman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulman blocking some punches.
Fest is looking to take this one to the mat. Fest takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Fest is trying to stall.
Fest is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fest misses with a body punch.
Fest managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
Fun Fest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fest lands a body shot. #T1# Fest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fest is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2# Fest gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Paulman seems keen to control Fest's posture. Fest throws a big right hand that misses. Paulman has Fest pulled in close to control his posture. Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet. Paulman seems keen to control Fest's posture. Fest stands up over Paulman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Fest with a flurry of punches that miss. Fest throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely. Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fest is one step ahead there. #T2# Paulman trying to control the position.
Fest throwing strikes but missing. Fest is looking to work some ground and pound but Paulman has wrist control. Fest wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Fest cracks Paulman with a solid left hand. Paulman is adopting a defensive guard. Fest distracts Paulman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Paulman is controlling Fest's posture. Paulman working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Paulman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Paulman closes the distance and clinches. Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fest tries to land knees in the clinch but Paulman avoids the damage to the body. Fest trying to stall but Paulman improves his position.
Fest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
Fest looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fest misses with a body punch.
Fest lands with a left to the head. Fest wants a takedown.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Russell Paulman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Paulman lands an elbow just above Fest 's eye. Nice elbow from Paulman. Paulman missing with knees to the body.
Fest tries to throw a body punch but Paulman avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage. Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman tries to clinch #TD2# and Fest counters with a nice double leg into guard. 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! Fest working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulman's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fest's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Paulman has his hands on Fest's head, controlling the position. Paulman has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle. Fest working some strikes from top position. Paulman pulls Fest in to control the position. Fest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fun Fest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Fest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paulman's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Fun Fest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fest 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fun Fest! Post fight, Fun Fest stared into the camera and said 'Just wanna say sorry to the matchmaker for taking me so long to accept this fight. I didn't know it'd be that easy. That's what you get for not practicing Muay Thai, my man.'.
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Event:
GFC 58: Souza vs Walian
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Flux tried to score with a low kick but Fest checks it. Fest has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Flux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fest was well out of range. Poor timing from Flux. Flux misses the shot to the body. Fest feints the counter takedown. Flux misses with a body kick. Flux takes a swing at Fest's ribcage but misses. Flux misses the shot to the body. Flux lands a nice hook to Fest's body. Fest takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Flux swings away with a leg kick that misses. Fest connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flux lands a nice shot that snaps Fest's head back.
Flux connects with a body shot that sends Fest's belly button to the back. Flux swings away with a leg kick that misses. Fest is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Flux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've been told by Flux's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1# Fest moves out of range as Flux strikes. Flux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Fest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flux. Fest does a little dance to reset his feet. Flux throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Flux scores with a jab. Fest acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Flux lands a nice looking body shot.
Flux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Flux throws a front kick aimed at Fest's knee but Fest avoids it well. Flux misses with a hook to the body
#CL2# and Fest moves into the clinch. Fest throws a punch but it's blocked by Flux. Flux blocking some punches.
#T2# Fest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flux pulls him back up using the underhooks. Flux blocks an uppercut.
Flux blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Flux manages to break the clinch.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fest checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flux looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range. Flux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fest.#CUT# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Fest wants to clinch up but Flux keeps it at a distance. Flux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Flux gets caught flat footed, as Fest shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Flux manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Flux lands a front kick.#T3# Flux throws a one two combo.
Flux throws a nice outside leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fest, as that shot connected.
Flux misses with a looping right. Fest misses with a looping right. Flux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fest. Flux throws a sloppy head kick and Fest moves out of range easily. A countering left hand to the body from Fest misses. Flux is looking to wear down Fest with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nice cross by Flux. Fest checks a low kick from Flux. Fest wants to counter the offense by Flux and move into the clinch position. Flux tries a head kick but it misses.
Fest misses with a body shot.
Fest fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4# Flux throws a right and a left that both miss. Flux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Flux misses with a kick to the body and Fest counters with a nice uppercut. Fest takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC# Fest is rocked! Flux lands a brutal uppercut that launches Fest off his feet! Fest tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Flux!
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Event:
GFC 52: Bailey vs Hampton
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Fest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Vos.
Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here. Fest scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've been told by De Vos's head coaches at Barbell Brigade - $1000 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. De Vos takes a swing at Fest's ribcage but misses. De Vos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Vos misses with a combination
and Fest counters with a nice body shot. De Vos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fest.#T1# Fest missing with a left hand there. De Vos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. De Vos throws a big counter combination but Fest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. De Vos throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Fest counters by moving into the clinch. Fest avoiding damage.
Fest misses with a hook from the clinch. De Vos tries to break free but Fest pushes him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Fest.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him. De Vos has had enough of the clinch but Fest keeps him there for the moment. De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him. De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him. Fest tries to throw a body punch but De Vos avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Fest.
Fest pushes De Vos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fest leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fest tries a body shot but De Vos blocks it.
Fest holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fest lands a body punch in the clinch. Fest manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Vos is trying to break free. Fest lands a damaging elbow. Fest digs a right hand into De Vos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Vos's gas tank. De Vos is trying to push Fest away but Fest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fest connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Vos's face.
This has been an exciting period of action! Fest lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Vos or not. Fest misses with a punch on the inside.
Fest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# De Vos being controlled against the cage. De Vos tries to break the clinch but Fest is controlling the position. Fest gets through De Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fest misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch. De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fest tries to stall but De Vos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fest has De Vos pushed against the cage. Fest misses with the head strike.
Fest lands a nice elbow from the clinch. De Vos can't break the clinch.
De Vos can't break the clinch.
De Vos takes a shot to the head. #T4# Fest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Vos's efforts to push away. Fest landing knees to the head.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him. A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fest leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fest. A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vos. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest. Fest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fest throws a punch but it's blocked by De Vos. Fest has De Vos pressed against the cage, preventing De Vos from circling away and getting back to striking at range. De Vos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fest lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Vos takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Vos is looking to break free of the clinch but Fest has double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest 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# Fest just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Fest misses its intended target. A combination from De Vos does no damage. Fest connects with a single shot there. Fest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Fest instigates a clinch. De Vos takes a shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest working aggressively here.
Fest landing knees to the body.
De Vos letting Fest take a breather here. A short uppercut from Fest. A shot in the inside from Fest. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vos. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. De Vos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fest gets through De Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fest misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fest just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vos's brow. De Vos wants to break free but Fest has control.
De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest is controlling him. De Vos is trying to force a seperation but Fest has the dominant position. Fun Fest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fest works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Vos is trying to break free. De Vos takes an elbow to the temple. Fest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Fest misses with a body punch.
De Vos is trying to break free. De Vos blocks an uppercut.
De Vos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fest lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fest scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fest throws a head punch that misses. A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch. De Vos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fest has De Vos pressed against the cage, preventing De Vos from circling away and getting back to striking at range. De Vos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Vos's elbow. Fest lands an uppercut. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fest obliges. De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest has him pressed against the cage. De Vos prevents a body shot from Fest. #T3# De Vos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Fest.
Fest misses with a short punch on the inside. Fest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Vos's efforts to push away. De Vos is trying to break the clinch but Fest has him pressed against the cage. De Vos is trying to push Fest away but Fest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fest prevents De Vos from breaking the clinch. De Vos tries to break the clinch but Fest is controlling the position. Fest stalls. Fest displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Vos up against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Fest - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Fest's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4# De Vos wants to break free but Fest has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fest takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# De Vos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. De Vos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fest. Fest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fest throws an overhand right that lands on De Vos's shoulder, as De Vos tries to avoid the shot. De Vos appears to be looking for a big counter. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. De Vos falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fest to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# De Vos throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fest counter with a right hand. De Vos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. De Vos swinging wildly here.
De Vos misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Vos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jonas De Vos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# De Vos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Vos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. De Vos misses with a series of wild punches.
Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Vos throws out the jab. De Vos misses with a hook. Fest ducked under it nicely. De Vos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fest is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2# Fest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vos manages to avoid it. Fest fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Vos throws a big counter combination but Fest scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Fest lands an overhand right. Fest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Vos.
Fun Fest seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fest scores with a jab to the head.
De Vos misses with a double jab.
Fest looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# De Vos misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Fest counters by clinching up. Fest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Vos backwards. Fest scores with a shot to the side of De Vos's head. Fest misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Vos wants to break free but Fest has control.
Fest is trying to maintain a safe position but De Vos gets an underhook and turns Fest into the cage. A nice left hand lands by Fest.
Fest is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. De Vos working hard to break the clinch. Fest has De Vos pressed against the cage, preventing De Vos from circling away and getting back to striking at range. De Vos can't break the clinch.
Fest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# De Vos has had enough of the clinch but Fest keeps him there for the moment. De Vos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. De Vos is trying to push Fest away but Fest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch on the inside from Fest fails to land. Still in the clinch, Fest scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fest landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Vos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fest has him pressed against the cage. Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fest stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Vos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vos. A frustrated look appears on De Vos's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jonas De Vos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fun Fest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Fest gets through De Vos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Fun Fest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fest 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 25:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fun Fest! Fun Fest looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Just wanna say sorry to the matchmaker for taking me so long to accept this fight. I didn't know it'd be that easy. That's what you get for not practicing Muay Thai, my man.'.
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Event:
GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1# Fest scores with a sloppy right hand. Showtime should have avoided that one. No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fest appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Showtime throws a sloppy head kick and Fest counters with a right hand to the body. Showtime lunges at Fest with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fest's hand. Fest tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Showtime tries to clinch but Fest is having none of it. Fest slaps away a takedown attempt from Showtime, before circling back to the center of the mat. Showtime connects with a body shot. Showtime scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Showtime throws a big shot that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Fest misses the target. Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fest takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Showtime doesn't succeed with the takedown and Fest counters with a head kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Showtime misses with a combination
and Fest counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Fest is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fest scores with a jab to the head.
Showtime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fest. Fest is looking to counter punch. Fest swats away the attempt to clinch by Showtime. A lazy left from Fest finds it's target. Showtime has a takedown stuffed. Fun Fest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime. Showtime throws a body shot but no joy. Showtime throws a series of punches but Fest avoids them all with ease. Showtime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fest is looking to counter punch. Showtime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Showtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fest counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Showtime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Showtime is looking to clinch but Fest is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Showtime misses its intended target. Showtime closes the distance and clinches up with Fest, looking for a takedown. Showtime pushes Fest against the cage but Fest circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Showtime uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fest. Showtime throws a leg kick but Fest checks it. Showtime takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fest just misses with a punch to the body.
Showtime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fest swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD# Fest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fest showed some decent athleticism there. Fest drops an elbow to the side of Showtime's head. Fest missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3# Fest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Showtime does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Fest 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. Showtime wants to improve his position but Fest is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fest connects with a nice short shot to Showtime's temple. Showtime trying to hold on to Fest's head to control him but Fest postures up.
Showtime blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fest. Fest drops an elbow to the side of Showtime's head. Fest drops an elbow to the side of Showtime's head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fest lands a nice short elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fest is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fest not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fest is figuring out what he wants to do next. Showtime taking some punishment here, with Fest in his half guard. #T4# Showtime taking some punishment here, with Fest in his half guard. Showtime felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Fest working the head and body with strikes. Fest tries to pass to full mount but Showtime defends it. Showtime has hold of Fest's hands but Fest slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Showtime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fest winds up and cracks Showtime with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Showtime is trying to control but can't.
Fest 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. Fest not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fest lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Showtime! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fest jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
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Event:
GFC 39: High Voltage
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# Pepperoni shoots and misses and Fest counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tony Pepperoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pepperoni wants to clinch. Fest is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Pepperoni misses with a combination
#TD# and Fest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fest. Fest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Fest's corner is telling him to maintain position. Fest trying to control but Pepperoni is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest chips away with some ground and pound. Fest postures up and lands a big shot to Pepperoni's brow. Pepperoni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fest stops Pepperoni from standing up. Fest chips away with some ground and pound.#T1# Pepperoni has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle. Fest forces his way into half guard. Fest seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Fest is figuring out what he wants to do next. Fest seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Fest scoring with strikes to the body and head. Fest lands strikes from half guard. Pepperoni trying to control here.
#SUB# Fest is looking for a kimura here.
Pepperoni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fest scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2# Fest takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Fest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pepperoni! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fest lands a nice shot to the head. Fest controlling the pace for now. Fest unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Pepperoni wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fest celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
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Event:
GFC 29: Baroni vs Wong
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Fest throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Fest. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet. We've been hearing reports that Fest has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Fest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Universe is looking to clinch. A jab from Fest misses. Fest looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Universe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fest swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Universe lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Fest there. Fest misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely. Universe wants to counter with a clinch but Fest pushes him away. A head kick by Universe misses and Fest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Universe thinking. #T1# Fest tests Universe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fest avoids a kick to the body.
Fest tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Universe manages to circle out of the way. Universe misses with a head kick.
Universe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fest connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Universe's coach down at Abobomination Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Universe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. The fighters circle momentarily. Fest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Universe throws a looping overhand right but Fest ducks down to avoid it. Universe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fest scores with a nice strike. Universe throws a sloppy head kick and Fest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Universe thinking. #T2# A right-left combo lands from Fest. A jab from Universe finds it's way through Fest's defenses. This has been an exciting period of action! Universe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fest is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD# Fest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Universe tries to buck Fest off but Fest is having none of it. Fest working the head with strikes. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Universe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Fest is working Universe over with some ground and pound from side control. Fest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Universe keeps working. Universe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fest in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Universe can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3# Fest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Universe keeps working. Universe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Universe wants to control but Fest postures up. Universe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fest creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Universe is looking to regain half guard here but Fest keeps moving and retains side control. Universe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Fest lands a nice forearm strike. Universe tries to buck Fest off but Fest is having none of it.#SUB# Fest is trying to get an arm triangle but Universe is defending well. Universe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fest easily slips into full mount! #T4# Universe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Universe is bucking up trying to escape but Fest cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Universe tries to lock up and control but Fest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Universe is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Universe is bucking up trying to escape but Fest cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Universe is desperately trying to improve his position but Fest has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB# Fest has hold of Universe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Universe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Fest is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Universe is surviving well by controlling Fest's body position as best he can. Fest lands a big shot there that rocks Universe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fest is in the full mount, landing strikes. Fest raining down shots from the mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut. That's time! Fest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Fest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Fest misses its target. Fest takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Universe misses with a wild body shot. Universe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around? Universe prevents a body shot from Fest. #BC2# Universe breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Universe misses the body punch and Fest counters with a lovely straight right hand! Universe tries to clinch but Fest is having none of it. Fest was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Fest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Universe throws a push kick but Fest slaps the foot to one side. #T1# Universe misses with a body kick. It looked like Fest was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Fun Fest is winning the standup battle so far. Fest throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe. Universe punishes Fest's body with a nice straight punch. Universe tries to clinch up enabling Fest to counter with a crisp jab. Universe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fest was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Universe is looking to score with low kicks. Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fest manages to avoid it.#T2# Universe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Universe. Fest shrugs it off though. Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Fest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fest misses with a straight left. Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Universe misses with a kick to the body and Fest counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD# Fest looking to score a takedown here. Universe is defending well but Fest drives through and ends up in Universe's guard. Fest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Fest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Universe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fest working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Universe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fest is controlling him. Fest 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.#ES2# Universe has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fest is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2# Universe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Universe!
Universe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fest manages to avoid it. Universe throws a head kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Fest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A nice leg kick lands there from Universe. Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mr Universe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Universe misses with a head kick.
#T4# Universe throws a low kick but Fest avoids it. A jab from Universe misses. As Universe backs away, Fest returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Universe throws the left hand but Fest avoids the punch easily. An attempted straight right counter from Fest misses the target. Universe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fest is looking to counter punch. Fest throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Universe leaves Fest with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Universe throws a combination that misses and Fest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fest circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Fun Fest's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Fest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fest misses with an uppercut
and Universe counters with a left and a right that stings Fest. Fest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Universe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Universe there as he acknowledges the shot. Universe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Universe looks to land a combination. Fest sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest moves away from the strike by Universe. It looked like Fest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Universe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fest was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1# Universe moves out of range of the strikes. Universe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fest misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A nice side step and Universe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Universe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Fest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Universe misses with a body kick. Universe tries to land a front kick but Fest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Universe missing with a left hand there. Fest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Fest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Universe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Universe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Universe throws a counter combo.#CL2# Universe moves into range and clinches up with Fest. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fest. Fest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fest tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fun Fest. That's going to take a lot out of him. Universe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fest tries to work over Universe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Universe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fest or not. Universe pushes Fest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2# Universe breaks from the clinch.
Universe throws a leg kick and Fest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Universe. Fest does a little dance to reset his feet. Universe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fest rather than just go for the knockout. Fest throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range. Fest avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Universe moves away. A slow jab from Universe misses its intended target. Fest seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Universe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Universe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fest on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4# Fest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Universe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Universe at a distance.
Universe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Universe misses with an uppercut. Fest saw that one coming. Fest shoots in for a double leg but Universe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fest scores with a decent looking hook. Universe misses with a jab to the body
and Fest counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Fest. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Universe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Universe 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Universe! Mr Universe made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GFC 24: Onslaught
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1# Petrucci throws a sloppy body shot
and Fest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrucci thinking. Petrucci throws a body shot but no joy. Petrucci scores with a hook. We've been hearing reports that Fest has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. A telegraphed right hand from Petrucci misses the target. Petrucci shoots in for a takedown but Fest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fest's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrucci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fest scrambles back to his feet. Fest slips a straight right by Petrucci. Fest blocks the body kick.
Fest digs a good body shot into Petrucci's ribs. Sloppy strikes from Fest. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest tries to clinch up. A nice side step and Petrucci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrucci. Petrucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Fest throws a looping overhand right but Petrucci ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Fest staying out of range there. Petrucci tries to bum rush Fest with a series of wild strikes but Fest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Fest clinches with his opponent.
Fest working aggressively here.
#TD2# Petrucci works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES# Fest has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrucci off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Petrucci looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range. Petrucci lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Fest clinches up with Petrucci and pushes him back against the cage. Petrucci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fest has him pressed against the cage. Petrucci blocking some punches.
Petrucci jumps guard but Fest stands there with Petrucci around his waist. Petrucci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fun Fest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Petrucci. Petrucci blocks an uppercut.
Fest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrucci's elbow. Petrucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Petrucci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fest slips a jab from Petrucci. Fest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrucci throws out the jab. Fest defending well as Petrucci loads up on a big left hand. Petrucci blocks a jab. A nice side step and Petrucci releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrucci swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Fest manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrucci on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrucci's guard now, I'm sure. Fest postures up and lands a big shot to Petrucci's brow. Fest throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Petrucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Petrucci looking for a guillotine here but Fest defends easily.
Fest postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3# Fest working some strikes from top position. Fest is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Petrucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Petrucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fest wants to control from the top but Petrucci keeps moving. #SUB2# Fest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fest works over Petrucci with some ground and pound from guard. Fest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2# Fest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrucci's head. Fest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Petrucci working a defensive guard here.
Fest chips away with some ground and pound. Fest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Petrucci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fest passes Petrucci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fest scoring with strikes to the body and head. Petrucci gets full guard. Fest is working Petrucci over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fest's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Petrucci gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fest to score an easy takedown into full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fest stands up over Petrucci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Petrucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fest is aware though and is defending well. Fest with a nice head shot there.#ROC# Petrucci is rocked! Fest with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Petrucci is still in real trouble! Can Fest finish him?#SUB2# Petrucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fest postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Petrucci covers up, he's hurt! Fest keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fest and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fest can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
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Event:
GFC 16: Klewis vs Rocket
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1# Stoyachnikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fest.#CUT# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Stoyachnikov connects with a leg kick. Fest looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A looping hook to the body misses from Fest. Stoyachnikov does a little dance to reset his feet. Stoyachnikov thinks about countering with a head kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fest has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Stoyachnikov looks for the body kick but Fest saw that one coming. Fest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A nice inside leg kick there by Stoyachnikov. That's going to slow Fest down. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoyachnikov.#CL2# Fest pushes Stoyachnikov up against the cage in a clinch. Fest can't find room to land a body shot as Stoyachnikov controls the action.
Fest blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest misses with a hook from the clinch. Fest scores with a hook to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Stoyachnikov. Fest misses with a short punch on the inside. Stoyachnikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoyachnikov throws a head punch that misses. Stoyachnikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Fest looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fest. A nice right hand lands inside from Stoyachnikov. Fest can't find room to land a body shot as Stoyachnikov controls the action.
Fest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stoyachnikov blocks an uppercut.
Stoyachnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fest uses good head movement to avoid it. Fest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoyachnikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stoyak Stoyachnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stoyachnikov blocking some punches.
Stoyachnikov lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fest. A short uppercut from Stoyachnikov. Fest pushes off an throws an elbow but Stoyachnikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Fest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fest scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Stoyak Stoyachnikov has been cut. Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoyachnikov backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stoyachnikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fest pushes Stoyachnikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Stoyachnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stoyachnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fest controls his hands.
Fest tries for a takedown but Stoyachnikov manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Fest. Fest tries to work over Stoyachnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stoyachnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fest controls his hands.
#TD2# Fest has hold of one of Stoyachnikov's legs. Stoyachnikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Fest gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Fest throws a big right hand that misses. Stoyachnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Stoyachnikov keeping moving, preventing Fest from controlling successfully. Stoyachnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fest wants to control from the top but Stoyachnikov keeps moving. Fest scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Stoyachnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fest throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stoyachnikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stoyachnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fest is just out of range. Fest swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL# Stoyachnikov drives through and clinches with Fest against the cage.
#TD2# Fest lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stoyachnikov is trying to stand.
Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoyachnikov has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# Fest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Fest working Stoyachnikov over with strikes. #SUB2# Fest is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Fest seems content to control. Fest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoyachnikov's head. Fest prevents Stoyachnikov from standing back up.
Fest looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fest connects with a nice short shot to Stoyachnikov's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Stoyachnikov misses the target. Fest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoyachnikov.
Fest lands a jab to the nose. Stoyachnikov moves away from the strike by Fest. Fest tries to clinch but Stoyachnikov moves out of range. Stoyachnikov swings and misses with a shot to the body and Fest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoyachnikov misses with a low kick as Fest jumps back. Fest throws a shot from downtown. Stoyachnikov moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stoyachnikov looks to land a left hand but Fest moved out of range nicely. Fest tries to clinch but Stoyachnikov is having none of it. Stoyachnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoyachnikov defending well as Fest loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Stoyachnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Fest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fest looks to clinch and Fest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fest tries to clinch there but Stoyachnikov circles away.
Stoyachnikov dives in and grabs Fest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fest pushes down on Stoyachnikov's head and hops out. Fest connects with a jab. Stoyachnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoyachnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fest. Fest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stoyachnikov misses the shot to the body. Stoyak Stoyachnikov is winning the standup battle so far. Stoyachnikov throws a leg kick that misses. Fest scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoyachnikov should have avoided that one. #T2# Stoyachnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Stoyachnikov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Fest wants to counter with a clinch but Stoyachnikov pushes him away. Fest misses the jab. Fest moves out of range as Stoyachnikov strikes. Stoyachnikov throws a right hand that misses
letting Fest counter with a right hand. 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!#TD2# Fest shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stoyachnikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Fest looking to sit in guard and control but Stoyachnikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Stoyachnikov landing with the ground and pound. Stoyachnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Stoyachnikov is looking to advance position but Fest has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Fest lands with some strikes. Fest scoring with strikes but Stoyachnikov is staying in there. Fest landing strikes from the mount. Fest landing strikes from the mount and Stoyachnikov is in trouble! Fest putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2# Fest looking to secure an arm triangle but Stoyachnikov defends it well. Stoyachnikov blocking the ground and pound. Fest misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4# Fest lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stoyachnikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fest fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2# Stoyachnikov is rocked! Fest looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Stoyachnikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Fest is in the full mount, landing strikes. Stoyachnikov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fest postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Stoyachnikov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Stoyachnikov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1# Hiwatari misses with a straight right. No joy there for Hiwatari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fest tries to counter by closing the distance. Fest swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiwatari. Hiwatari wants to clinch up but Fest keeps it at a distance. Fest lands a glancing blow to the side of Hiwatari's head. Kai Hiwatari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiwatari. Hiwatari looks for a takedown but Fest sprawls well. Fest scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fest lands a jab. Fest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiwatari's hands. Nice uppercut lands for Fest. That snapped Hiwatari's head back.
Fest listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1# A decent looking cross lands there for Fest. Hiwatari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fest but Fest pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Hiwatari. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2# Fest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiwatari, pushing him back against the cage. Fest lands a hook to the side of the head. Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fest lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Fest is pushing Hiwatari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Nice elbow from Fest. #CUT2# It looks like Kai Hiwatari has been cut. Hiwatari is breathing heavily. Hiwatari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fest smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Fest has managed to clinch.
#T2# Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiwatari backwards. #BC2# Fest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hiwatari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Hiwatari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fest is fending him off so far but Hiwatari persists. Nope, Fest circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Fest gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hiwatari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Fest scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fest lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Fest.
Fest is struggling to control the position. Fest lands an elbow inside that Hiwatari shrugs off. Fest lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fest lands a nice uppercut. Fest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiwatari backwards. Fest leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3# Fest lands an uppercut. Fest scores with a shot to the side of Hiwatari's head. #ROC2# Hiwatari is rocked! Fest with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Oh Hiwatari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fest lands an elbow just above Hiwatari 's eye. Fest lands with a short shot to the head. Fest lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Fest turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Hiwatari bucks up and tries to throw Fest off but instead Fest has got his back! This has been an exciting period of action! Fest is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Hiwatari is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Manik wants to clinch up but Fest keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Fest moves into range and clinches up with Manik. Manik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fest smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Fest rushes Manik and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Manik decides to pull guard. #SUB# Manik looking for subs off his back but Fest has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fest is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manik tries to get to full guard but Fest has control of the leg. Fest scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1# Manik is trying to stand up here but Fest is controlling him well. Fest trying to mount his opponent but Manik defends it. Manik pushes Fest off looking to stand but Fest dives back in and keeps control.
Fest controlling the pace. Fest wants to free his trapped foot but Manik is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Manik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fest sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Manik actively working from the bottom here. Well, if Fest 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.
Fest passes to full mount! Fest controlling his opponent. Fest lands a couple of good shots and Manik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3# Manik tries to break free.
Fest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Manik trying to control but not successfully. Fest lands a shot to the head. Manik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Manik fending off the submission attempt from Fest. Manik is really stuck here.
Fest lands a shot to the body. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Fest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manik. Manik is really stuck here.
Manik is working hard here to advance position. Fest has good solid back control here. Manik wants to get back to his feet. Fest loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Manik hold on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fest connects with a big shot to the side of Manik's head.
Fest just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fest lands an elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL2# Fest has closed the distance and engaged Manik in a clinch.
#BC2# Fest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Fest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manik, pushing him back against the cage. Fest lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Fest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Fest darts in and clinches Manik up against the cage. Fest effectively controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Fest breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Fest clinches up against the cage. Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Fest breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2# Fest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manik, pushing him back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Fest.
#BC2# Fest breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Fest closes the distance and pushes Manik back into the cage. Manik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fest misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Fest breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manik. #CL2# Fest clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Fest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fun Fest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2# Fest closes the distance and clinches. A body shot lands from Fest.
Nice body punch from Fest - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Manik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Fest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manik backwards. Fest leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Manik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Manik is trying to pull guard but Fest turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alk Manik. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right handed body shot lands from Fest.
The referee calls for Fest to work.
Fest stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3# Fest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maniks head. Fest leaning his opponent against the cage. Fest lands with a right to the head. Fest pushes Manik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Fest manages to break the clinch.
Manik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fest defends it nicely.#CL2# Fest forces Manik back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Fest leaning his opponent against the cage. Fest lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manik or not. Manik has been working on his balance at Barbell Brigade, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fest. Fest leaning against his opponent.
#BC2# Fest manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Fest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fest digs a right hand into Manik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manik's gas tank. A nice left hand lands by Fest.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fest has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Manik jumps guard but Fest turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Fest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Fest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Manik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Fest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fest lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fest pressing his opponent against the cage. Fest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fest has Manik pushed against the cage. Fest leaning against his opponent.
Fest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fest. Fest lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Manik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Fest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1# Manik can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fest. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fun Fest.#CL2# Fest gets a clinch. Fest lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fest lands a shot to the body. Fest is working Manik over against the cage. A short uppercut from Fest. Fest scores with a nice hook to the head. Fest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manik backwards. Fest digs a right hand underneath Manik's ribcage. Manik let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2# Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fun Fest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Fest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Manik tries to keep at a distance but Fest has taken the fight into the clinch. Fest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manik backwards. #ROC2# Manik is rocked! Fest digs a right hand into Manik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manik's gas tank. #BC2# Fest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Fest drives through and clinches with Manik against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fest takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fest lands a body punch in the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Fest.
#T3##BC2# Fest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Fest forces Manik back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Fest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Fest darts in and clinches Manik up against the cage. A short uppercut from Fest. Fest stalling the fight.
Fest leaning his opponent against the cage. Fest lands a right hand. Manik throws a punch but it's blocked by Fest. Fest lands a body shot. #BC2# Fest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2# Fest moves into the clinch. Fest lands with a right to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Fest. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Fest. Oh Manik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fest pushes Manik against the cage. Fest is working some dirty boxing. Fest pushes off with a quick right hook! Manik goes down! Manik tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fest moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fest!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Fest closes the distance and clinches. Jackson can't get the takedown.
#TD2# Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Fest is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea. Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. Fest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jackson throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson 's guard. #REVR# Fest landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fest's guard. #REVB# Fest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Fest keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson won't allow Fest to get back to his feet. Fest keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Fest pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position. Fest utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Fest blocks nicely. Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. Fest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Fest blocks nicely. Fest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Fest trying to control the position here. #ES# Fest manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3# Fest tries to clinch up. Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fest pinned against the cage. Fest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Fest clinches. Fest will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage. Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Still in the clinch, Fest scores with a nice short uppercut. A right hand to the body from Fest.
Fest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. Fest prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fest. Fest scores with a shot to the side of Jackson 's head. #T4# Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fest smiles and moves away.
Fun Fest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beebop Jackson .#CL# Fest clinches up against the cage. Jackson fails to pull guard.
Fest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackson s head. Jackson tries to pull guard but Fest won't allow it.
Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee calls for Fest to work.
#TD2# Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.#ES# Fest bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Fest connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off. Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Fest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. An attempted straight right counter from Fest misses the target. Fest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fest wants it to stay on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest 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# Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fest is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Fest circles away and we're back to standing. Jackson shoots in but Fest avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Fest fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson , pushing him back against the cage. A hook to the body from Fest.
Fest cracks Jackson with a nice body shot. Fest presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The referee calls for Fest to work.
Fest stops a takedown attempt from Jackson .
Fun Fest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beebop Jackson . Jackson is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Fest works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Fest content to stall in guard here. Fest preventing the sweep. #T1# Fest landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Jackson working for a triangle but Fest defends it easily.
Fest scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Fest lands a couple of elbows. Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Jackson is looking for a triangle but Fest pushes his legs off easily.
Fest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around? Fest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Fest trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fest working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fun Fest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC# Jackson is rocked! Fest lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Fest finish him? Fest working some strikes from top position. Fest controlling from the top position. Jackson has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle. Fest arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jackson 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fun Fest! In defeat, Beebop Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back, faster and stronger, and ready to fight for the win!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1# Nice body punch from Gracie. Fest shoots and misses and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body. Fest has his takedown stuffed and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick. Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fest was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie. Fest fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Holden Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fun Fest. Fest with a poor takedown and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body. Fest goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward. Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Fest's belly button to the back. Fest looks winded! Fest throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Gracie blocks a head kick by Fest.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fest with a poor takedown and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fest with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC# Fest is rocked! Gracie knocks out Fest with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Gracie before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Gracie picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holden Gracie! A relieved looking Holden Gracie 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: May 11, 2016 |
#R1# Fest tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Fun Fest has been cut. Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2# Gracie tries to sprawl but Fest drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Gracie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily. Fest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook. BOOM! Gracie lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fest. Fest tries to recover but Gracie is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fest lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Gracie! An out of breath Holden Gracie 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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