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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1# Fistberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. Blackman scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2# It looks like Tor Fistberg has been cut. Harambe Blackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Blackman drives through and clinches with Fistberg against the cage.
Blackman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Blackman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fistberg is working for takedown but Blackman is calmly controlling the position for now. Blackman taking a breather. Blackman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fistberg's elbow. Fistberg being controlled against the cage. Blackman gets underhooks to prevent Fistberg's takedown attempt.
Blackman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fistberg's elbow. Fistberg prevents a body shot from Blackman. Fistberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blackman pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Fistberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Blackman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Blackman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackman throws an elbow but misses. Fistberg looking for a takedown. Fistberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Blackman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fistberg wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1# Blackman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fistberg's elbow. Fistberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blackman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Blackman is working Fistberg over against the cage. Fistberg is breathing heavily. Fistberg goes for a takedown attempt but Blackman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Fistberg walks into a left hand. A left lands for Blackman.#TD2# Blackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Blackman is keen to just control but Fistberg is a slippery customer. Blackman throwing shots but Fistberg is blocking nicely. Blackman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blackman not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fistberg wants to get back to his feet.
Fistberg is refusing to be controlled, as Blackman sits in half guard. #T2# Fistberg wants to control but Blackman is keeping busy and won't allow it. Blackman thows a huge punch but Fistberg dodges it nicely.
Fistberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fistberg is not content to let Blackman control the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fistberg wants to improve his position but Blackman is controlling well.
Fistberg works his way to full guard. Good work. Blackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Blackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Blackman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fistberg wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Blackman throwing strikes from guard but Fistberg blocks nicely. Blackman won't allow Fistberg to sweep him here. Blackman throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Blackman throws a big shot that misses. Fistberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Blackman.
It looked like Fistberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Blackman fails with a takedown attempt. Blackman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fistberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fistberg swings for the body but Blackman moves out of range.
Blackman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fistberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Blackman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A looping hook to the body misses from Blackman. Fistberg does a little dance to reset his feet. Fistberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Fistberg tests Blackman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# Fistberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Blackman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fistberg to the ground. Blackman is now in Fistberg's guard.#ES# Fistberg pushes Blackman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Blackman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Blackman swings for the body but Fistberg moves out of range.
As Blackman looks to move away, Fistberg throws a big counter combo but Blackman just gets out of the way. No luck for Blackman with that takedown attempt. Blackman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fistberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Blackman lands with an uppercut that bounces Fistberg off the cage and back into range. Blackman lands with a good body shot. Blackman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackman moves away from the strike by Fistberg. Blackman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fistberg paws at him with a jab and circles away. Blackman tries to clinch and Fistberg counters with a three punch combo that has Blackman backing up. Blackman nods at Fistberg to acknowledge the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harambe Blackman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tor Fistberg's cut. That's time! Fistberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Fistberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fistberg throwing a counter right hand but Blackman manages to avoid it. Jab by Blackman. Blackman throws a sloppy body shot
and Fistberg counters with a right hand to the body. Blackman misses with a straight right. #CL2# Blackman has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Blackman has Fistberg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blackman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fistberg tumbling to the mat - Blackman dives into Fistberg's guard.#ES# Fistberg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2# Blackman gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blackman misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Blackman. Blackman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fistberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blackman can't find room to land a body shot as Fistberg controls the action.
Blackman tries to work over Fistberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blackman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Blackman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fistberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blackman pulls him back up using the underhooks. Fistberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blackman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Blackman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fistberg is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Fistberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fistberg blocks a body shot from Blackman. Blackman taking a breather. Blackman scores with a nice hook to the head. Blackman is defending well against a takedown attempt. Fistberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blackman after a bit of a struggle. Blackman prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Blackman looking to slow down the pace here. Blackman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fistberg is looking to take this one to the mat. Blackman tries to work over Fistberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blackman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fistberg controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Blackman. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Blackman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Blackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2# Blackman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fistberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackman scores with a couple of nice shots. Fistberg is looking for a sweep. Blackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Blackman lands strikes from half guard. Blackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fistberg keeps working. Blackman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blackman is looking to advance position but Fistberg won't allow it. Fistberg tries to roll over but Blackman keeps him under control. Blackman wants to take a breather but Fistberg is having none of it. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Fistberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Fistberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Blackman wants to take a breather but Fistberg is having none of it. Fistberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blackman in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Blackman is working for a kimura but Fistberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Fistberg is trying to stand up here but Blackman is controlling him well. #SUB2# Blackman seems to be working for a kimura but Fistberg defends the submission attempt. Fistberg tries to kick Blackman off but Blackman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fistberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fistberg scrambles back to his feet. Blackman slips under a jab from Fistberg. Blackman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fistberg. Blackman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fistberg paws at him with a jab and circles away. A jab from Blackman finds it's way through Fistberg's defenses. Harambe Blackman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Blackman thows a left - swing and a miss! Blackman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fistberg's head backwards. No joy there for Blackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fistberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Blackman darts in and clinches Fistberg up against the cage. Fistberg is trying to drag Blackman to the mat but Blackman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Fistberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Blackman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Blackman misses with a punch to the body.
Fistberg blocks a body shot from Blackman. Blackman tries to work over Fistberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fistberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blackman is defending well. Harambe Blackman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fistberg as Blackman tries to tie him up. Blackman stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harambe Blackman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tor Fistberg's cut. That's time! Fistberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Nice body punch from Blackman. Blackman misses with an uppercut. Fistberg saw that one coming. Blackman scores with a hook to the body. Fistberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2# Blackman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fistberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blackman is in Fistberg's guard. Blackman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Blackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fistberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Blackman stops Fistberg from standing up. Blackman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Fistberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackman won't allow Fistberg to sweep him here. Fistberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fistberg tries to get out of the position. Fistberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackman. Fistberg keeping moving, preventing Blackman from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1# Fistberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2# Blackman drives through with a takedown into guard. Fistberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Fistberg, not yet. Fistberg wants to stand but Blackman is controlling the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Blackman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Fistberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Blackman throwing strikes from guard but Fistberg blocks nicely. Blackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fistberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tor Fistberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Fistberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Blackman with a jab. Fistberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Blackman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fistberg. Blackman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fistberg.#CL2# Blackman has closed the distance and engaged Fistberg in a clinch.
Blackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Blackman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Blackman digs a right hand into Fistberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fistberg's gas tank. 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! Blackman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Blackman lands on the inside with an uppercut. Good body shot from Blackman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackman. Blackman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistberg backwards. Fistberg blocks a body shot from Blackman. Blackman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fistberg or not. #T3# Blackman lands a body punch in the clinch. Blackman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Blackman scores with a hook to the body. Blackman controlling the action here for a moment.
Blackman can't find room to land a body shot as Fistberg controls the action.
Blackman lands a body punch in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackman. A hook to the body from Blackman.
Blackman presses Fistberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right hand to the body from Blackman.
Blackman lands a body shot. Blackman pushes Fistberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blackman. Blackman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fistberg or not. Blackman cracks Fistberg with a nice body shot.#T4# Blackman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2# Fistberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blackman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fistberg to the mat. Fistberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Blackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Blackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Blackman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Blackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Blackman is looking to work some ground and pound but Fistberg has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fistberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Fistberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackman is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Harambe Blackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Blackman 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harambe Blackman!
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Event:
The Big League
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1# Fistberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it. Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Fistberg clinches up against the cage. Bickle tries to break free but Fistberg pushes him back against the cage. Bickle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bickle is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2# Fistberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Bickle kicks Fistberg off and gets back to his feet. Bickle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fistberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Fistberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fistberg. This has been an exciting period of action! Fistberg shoots in for a takedown but Bickle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bickle blocks a jab. Bickle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bickle throws a hook but Fistberg blocks it. Bickle jabs Fistberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Bickle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fistberg. Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Fistberg. Bickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fistberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bickle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fistberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bickle swivels and escapes. Fistberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bickle lands a nice shot to the body.
Fistberg misses with a body shot
and Bickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice straight punches there by Fistberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fistberg. Bickle is looking to wear down Fistberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Fistberg fails with a takedown attempt. Fistberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Fistberg swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bickle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fistberg. Fistberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fistberg misses with a few strikes there.
Fistberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bickle circles away quickly and effectively. Bickle slaps away a takedown attempt from Fistberg, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bickle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fistberg lands a really nice looking cross but Bickle seems unphased.
Bickle is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Bickle thuds a left hand into Fistberg's body. Fistberg misses with the combination.
#T3# Fistberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bickle swivels and escapes. Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Fistberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fistberg lands with a good body shot. Fistberg misses with a straight left. Bickle is looking to counter punch. Fistberg drops his hands momentarily and Bickle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fistberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fistberg misses with a hook. A right-left combo lands from Fistberg. #CUT2# It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut. Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Fistberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fistberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bickle connects with the punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fistberg.
#T4# Nice takedown defense from Bickle. No joy for Fistberg on that attempt. Fistberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A jab lands there for Bickle. A shot to the liver by Bickle. Beautiful body shot. Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fistberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bickle lands a nice shot to the body.
Fistberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fistberg misses with the combination.
Fistberg misses with a takedown and Bickle counters with a left to the body. #CL2# Fistberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Bickle stops a takedown attempt from Fistberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round. The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut. 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# Nice defenses there by Fistberg. Fistberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bickle as he jumps to the side. Tor Fistberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fistberg takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bickle scores with a punch to the head. Bickle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fistberg at a distance.
Bickle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fistberg momentarily.
Fistberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good shot there by Bickle. Bickle scores with a shot to the body.
Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Bickle swings for the body but Fistberg moves out of range.
Bickle cracks a nice hook into Fistberg's ribs. Fistberg scores with a hook. Bickle throws a shot to the body.
Fistberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fistberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bickle moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A quick step to the side and Bickle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Fistberg shoots and misses and Fistberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Fistberg. Fistberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Fistberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bickle is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bickle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fistbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fistberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2##CL2# Fistberg gets a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fistberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fistberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bickle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fistberg is breathing heavily. Fistberg misses with a takedown and Bickle counters with a left to the body. Bickle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bickle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Fistberg closes the distance and clinches. Bickle stops a takedown attempt from Fistberg.
Fistberg is looking to take this one to the mat. Fistberg has Bickle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bickle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bickle is pressed up against the cage. Fistberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bickle down to the mat. Bickle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Fistberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3# Bickle throws a shot to the body.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fistberg can do to turn this around? Fistberg avoids the body shot from Bickle.
Bickle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Fistberg misses and Bickle counters with a straight right hand. Tor Fistberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bickle scores with a jab. Fistberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bickle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fistberg has time to react. Fistberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bickle defends well and Fistberg ends up having to push Bickle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bickle lands a right hook to the body.
Fistberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fistberg fails with the takedown and Bickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bickle throws a shot to the body.
#T4# Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bickle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bickle lands with a good body shot. Bickle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fistberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fistberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Bickle misses with a body shot.
Bickle lands a slapping body shot.
Bickle thuds a left hand into Fistberg's body. Fistberg walks into a stiff left hand from Bickle. Fistberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bickle sees it coming and avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Bickle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bickle connects with the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Fistberg misses with a takedown attempt letting Bickle counter with a right hand. Bickle connects with a single shot there. Fistberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fistberg digs a good body shot into Bickle's ribs. Fistberg misses with a body shot.
Fistberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Bickle scores with a jab to the body. Bickle lands with a shot to the body. Bickle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A combination from Fistberg does no damage. Fistberg misses with a two punch combination.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bickle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1# Fistberg swinging wildly here.
Fistberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice body punch from Bickle. Fistberg misses with a wild combination.
Bickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fistberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Bickle counters with a left to the body. Fistberg avoids the body shot from Bickle.
Fistberg on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bickle connects with a body shot. Bickle moves away from the strike by Fistberg. Tor Fistberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Fistberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bickle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fistberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fistberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Bickle tries to sprawl out of it but Fistberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bickle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bickle cracks a nice hook into Fistberg's ribs. Bickle connects with a right hand. Fistberg shakes it off. Fistberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Fistberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bickle slips a straight right by Fistberg.#CL2# Fistberg closes the distance and clinches. Bickle has had enough of the clinch but Fistberg keeps him there for the moment. Fistberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bickle after a bit of a struggle. Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tor Fistberg. Bickle is trying to push Fistberg away but Fistberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fistberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Fistberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Bickle manages to escape and get back to his feet! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bickle. Bickle connects with a right hand. Fistberg shakes it off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fistberg misses with a double jab.
#T4# Fistberg needs to keep his hands up - Bickle had a free shot at his head there. Fistberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bickle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fistberg loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch. Fistberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bickle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fistberg. Bickle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fistberg at a distance.
Bickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Fistberg should have avoided that one. Fistberg tries for a takedown but Bickle circles away easily and Bickle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Travis Bickle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bickle connects with a body shot that sends Fistberg's belly button to the back. Fistberg moves forwards but Bickle connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fistberg tries to bum rush Bickle with a series of wild strikes but Bickle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight! Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bickle, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle! In his post fight interview, Travis Bickle gave a big smile as he said 'i'm gonna clean these streets'.
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Event:
Imperial - I
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Banks tries to clinch up but Fistberg circles away and keeps his distance. Fistberg scores with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Freddy Banks has been cut. Fistberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Fistberg circles away.
#TD# Fistberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fistberg scoring with punches from side control. Banks throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Fistberg working the ground and pound. #ROC# Banks is rocked! Banks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fistberg trying to mount his opponent but Banks defends it. Banks has hold of Fistberg's hands but Fistberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Banks is still in real trouble! Can Fistberg finish him?#CUT# The cut above Freddy Banks's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fistberg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Banks! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fistberg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Fistberg! After winning the bout, Tor Fistberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1# Fistberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Fistberg seems unphased.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fistberg.
A counter left hand to the body from Wallace misses its target. Wallace tests Fistberg's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fistberg walks into a stiff left hand from Wallace. Fistberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut. Fistberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Fistberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wallace is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Fistberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wallace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fistberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fistberg with a nice head shot there.#T1# Wallace controls Fistberg momentarily but Fistberg frees himself. Fistberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fistberg throws a big right hand that misses. Fistberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fistberg throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely. Fistberg is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Fistberg landing some decent shots from guard. Fistberg gets to his feet and stands over Wallace, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Wallace felt that one! Fistberg unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Wallace from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Fistberg!
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