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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Winther lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hester backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Foster Hester has been cut.
Winther tries to bum rush Hester with a series of wild strikes but Hester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Hester gets caught flat footed, as Winther shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winther not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hester could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Winther looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winther looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winther is controlling him. #T1#
Hester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winther is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Winther feints and as Hester raises his hands in defense, Winther changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Winther wants to stand but Hester is controlling his posture from full guard.
Winther is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winther on the ground.#T3#
Hester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winther sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Winther wants to stand but Hester has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winther leaves Hester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hester darts in looking for a takedown but Winther gets double underhooks and turns Hester into the cage. #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.
Winther scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Winther closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winther keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hester's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Winther has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hester uses from the top position.
Winther wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Winther has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winther pulls Hester in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Winther dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Foster Hester's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Winther pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Hester gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Neil Winther has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hester is striking off his back. Winther thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winther stalling.
Winther wants to stand but Hester has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Winther connects with a nice short shot to Hester's temple. #SUB2#
Winther is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hester sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Winther seems content to control.#SUB2#
Winther is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hester defends it well. #SUB2#
Winther is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Winther slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Winther seems to be working for a kimura but Hester defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Winther is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hester has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winther scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winther is nestled in close to Hester, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winther scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Hester missing with punches from the bottom.
Winther moves into full mount! Hester won't be happy about that!
Winther controlling from the full mount.
Hester working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winther controlling the pace for now.
Hester is controlling an arm, preventing Winther from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Winther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Foster Hester's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Winther shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winther has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winther looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Winther content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Winther wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hester uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Winther passes Hester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winther trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hester has hold of Winther's hands but Winther slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winther seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Winther has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hester works to full guard.
Winther controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hester gets caught flat footed, as Winther shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winther controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Winther is looking to stand up but Hester won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hester is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winther sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Winther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winther 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Winther!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Wonder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Foster Hester has been cut.#TD2#
Wonder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Wonder stands up and beckons Hester to join him on the feet.
Hester really is a fat lump.
Hester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wonder as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Wonder closes the distance and pushes Hester back into the cage.
Hester trying to land knees to the body.
Wonder trying to control the position but instead, Hester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wonder into the cage.#BC#
Hester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Wonder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Wonder 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.
Wonder thows a huge punch but Hester dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Hester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonder is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wonder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wonder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wonder controlling the action here.#T2#
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.
Hester pushes Wonder off looking to stand but Wonder dives back in and keeps control.
Wonder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Wonder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wonder trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Wonder decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wonder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Wonder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hester is breathing heavily.
Hester dives in and grabs Wonder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonder pushes down on Hester's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hester gets tackled into the cage by Wonder. Wonder maintains the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Wonder lands a takedown into guard.
Wonder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Wonder gets to his feet - Hester follows without any prompting.
Hester moves to clinch but Wonder breaks away
and Wonder counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boii Wonder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Foster Hester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Wonder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hester was covering up waiting for the punch and Wonder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wonder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Wonder 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wonder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Wonder controlling from the top position.
Wonder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hester is looking to stand up but Wonder isn't so interested in that idea.
Wonder stays in close to Hester's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Wonder stands up and waves to Hester to follow him. #TD2#
Wonder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Hester looking for a sweep. Not yet Hester, not yet.
Wonder tries to free his leg and advance position but Hester is retaining full guard.
Wonder lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU2#
Wonder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hester, up you get! #T3##TD2#
Wonder scores with a takedown into Hester's guard.
Wonder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hester keeping full guard, as Wonder tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boii Wonder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wonder throws an elbow that misses. Hester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wonder's guard. Nice move by Hester!#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Wonder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hester defends it easily.
Wonder wants to hit a switch here but Hester passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wonder there!
Wonder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hester prevents Wonder from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boii Wonder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Foster Hester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wonder has closed the distance and engaged Hester in a clinch.
Wonder wants to break free but Hester has control.
Wonder is trying to push Hester away but Hester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hester looking to stall.
#TD#
Hester drags the fight down to the ground.
Wonder distracts Hester with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wonder tries to free his leg and advance position but Hester is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wonder throws an elbow that misses. Hester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wonder's guard. Nice move by Hester!#REVR#
Wonder striking off his back but it's not causing Hester any problems. #T1##SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hester wants to control from the top but Wonder keeps moving.
Wonder throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wonder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wonder has his hands on Hester's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wonder is looking to sweep but instead, Hester has passed into half guard.
Wonder is looking to improve his position.
Wonder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Wonder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hester pulls his head out easily.
Wonder is looking to improve his position.
Wonder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Wonder is trying to maintain the position but Hester is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wonder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Wonder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hester on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hester wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Hester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wonder stalling.
Hester is looking for a sweep. Wonder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonder tries to pass to full mount but Hester defends it.
Foster Hester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boii Wonder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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. Wonder connects with a nice short shot to Hester's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boii Wonder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wonder 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boii Wonder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hester somewhat.
Hester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Bane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Hester manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bane keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hester tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hester is trying to keep an underhook but Bane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bane is pressing down on Hester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hester is holding on for now.
Bane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Hester won't allow Bane to pass to mount.
Bane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hester is staying active underneath Bane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bane is looking to stall here but Hester recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hester has control of Bane's left arm, preventing Bane from doing any damage.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hester is retaining full guard.
Bane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hester's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bane with the ground and pound but Hester uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bane is looking to take a break and control but Hester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hester is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hester keeps Bane under control for a moment.
Hester could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hester keeps working. #T3#
Hester is trying to get back to his feet.
Bane wants to control for a moment but Hester uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bane trying to advance position but Hester counters by regaining guard.
Hester looking for a sweep. Not yet Hester, not yet.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Hester is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Hester manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Bane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bane - the referee stops the clock and Hester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bane. Hester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Bane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bane looks winded!
Hester can't do much from the bottom here.
Bane moves into full mount!
Bane lands a big shot there that rocks Hester but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Bane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Foster Hester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bane tries a head kick but it misses.
Hester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Bane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hester!
Hester parries the strikes from Bane easily there. Bane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hester to escape.
Hester prevents Bane from moving into mount.
Hester tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hester keeps working. #ES#
Hester explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bane is breathing heavily.
Hester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Hester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hester shoots in looking for a takedown. Bane tries to sprawl out of it but Hester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Bane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bane is trying to break free.#BC#
Hester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bane throws a leg kick but Hester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hester feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hester throws a sloppy head kick and Bane moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bane scores with a nice right hand.
Hester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bane throws a counter combo.
Foster Hester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bane stalling away here and it's allowed Hester to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bane looking to sit in guard and control but Hester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bane wants to get back to his feet but Hester is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hester manages to pass to side control. #SU#
Hester stands up from half guard. #T4#
Bane connects with a right hand. Hester shakes it off.#CL2#
Bane closes the distance and clinches.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bane is trying to push Hester away but Hester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Hester turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hester manages to end up in side control.
Bane wants to get back to his feet but Hester is dominant here and he's now got Bane's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hester is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bane has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hester has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bane taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hester doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Foster Hester!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Zhou stuffs the takedown.
Zhou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hester counters with a series of strikes. Zhou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hester really is a fat lump.#CL#
Hester clinches up with Zhou and pushes him back against the cage.
Hester is trying to pull guard but Zhou has him pressed against the cage.
Hester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Zhou has picked Hester up - he's going for a ride! Zhou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zhou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
It looks like Foster Hester has been cut.
Zhou is nestled in close to Hester, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zhou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Hester is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhou controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Hester is out! Zhou gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray Zhou!
A less than humble Ray Zhou misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Klitschko drives through and clinches with Hester against the cage.
Hester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klitschko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Klitschko shrugs off. #BC#
Hester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hester could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Hester gets caught flat footed, as Klitschko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hester keeping full guard, as Klitschko tries to pass.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully. #ES#
Hester pushes Klitschko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Klitschko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hester pushes Klitschko off but Klitschko dives into side control.
Hester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klitschko on the ground.#T1#
Klitschko grinds an elbow into Hester's temple.
Check out the look on Klitschko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Klitschko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU2#
Klitschko stands up.
Wladimir Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Klitschko 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.#T2#
Klitschko is keen to just control but Hester is a slippery customer.
Hester tries to kick Klitschko off but Klitschko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Klitschko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hester looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hester is not content to let Klitschko control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klitschko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Klitschko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hester quickly recovers to half guard.
Klitschko looks winded!
Nice strikes from Klitschko there.
Hester is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klitschko trying to advance position but Hester counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Klitschko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klitschko is looking to work some ground and pound but Hester has wrist control.
Klitschko looking to sit in guard and control but Hester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klitschko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hester pulls Klitschko in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Klitschko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hester ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.#CL2#
Klitschko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hester jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klitschko walks away with a smile on his face. Hester gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hester has managed to clinch.
Klitschko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hester tries to pull guard but Klitschko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klitschko wants to break free but Hester has control.
#TD2#
Klitschko has clasped his hands together around Hester's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Klitschko stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Hester gets tackled into the cage by Klitschko. Klitschko maintains the clinch.
Hester tries to pull guard but Klitschko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Hester. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A body shot lands from Klitschko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klitschko pushes Hester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Klitschko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Klitschko manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Hester throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Klitschko clinches.
Hester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klitschko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klitschko just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Klitschko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klitschko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hester throws a big elbow that misses.
Hester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Klitschko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Klitschko wants to stand but Hester is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hester drops back looking for a leg! Klitschko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klitschko manages to kick Hester off! Hester jumps back into Klitschko's guard.
Hester is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Hester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hester working some strikes from top position.
Klitschko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hester manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hester is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Klitschko is fighting to break Hester's control of his arms but Hester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Hester keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully.
Hester trying to keep a closed guard but Klitschko is proving a slippery customer.
Klitschko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hester is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Klitschko looks to throw a body kick
and Hester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Klitschko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hester'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#
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klitschko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Hester tries to sprawl but Klitschko drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hester manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Klitschko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hester misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Klitschko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hester is trying to keep an underhook but Klitschko manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hester makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Hester drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Hester swings around for an armbar but Klitschko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hester's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully. #T1#
Klitschko is looking to work some ground and pound but Hester has wrist control.#ES#
Hester scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Hester shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hester showed some decent athleticism there.
Klitschko tries to roll over but Hester keeps him under control.#T2##ES2#
Klitschko manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Klitschko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hester to the ground. Klitschko is now in Hester's guard.#ES#
Hester uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko avoids the head kick by Hester.
Klitschko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foster Hester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Klitschko darts in and clinches Hester up against the cage.#BC#
Hester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klitschko was covering up waiting for the punch and Hester finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Klitschko pushes Hester off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Klitschko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hester has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Klitschko is on him like a limpet, forcing Hester back against the cage.#T4#
Klitschko has Hester pressed against the cage, preventing Hester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hester is trying to break the clinch but Klitschko has him pressed against the cage.
Hester is trying to pull guard but Klitschko has him pressed against the cage.
Klitschko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hester is keeping busy.
Hester is trying to pull guard but Klitschko has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Klitschko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klitschko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hester is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Klitschko is trying to hold Hester in close to prevent damage but Hester has managed to pass into half guard.
Klitschko wants to sweep but Hester has passed to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Foster Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klitschko 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladimir Klitschko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hester sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James drops an elbow to the side of Hester's head.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James trying to control the action but Hester is working from the bottom.
Hester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
James working over Hester with some ground and pound. Hester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James slips a nice elbow through Hester's hands, connecting with Hester's forehead.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hester is trying to control but James manages to pass to mount!
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hester in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hester 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 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leom James!
A very excited looking Leom James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Hester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Pussey. Those never looked like landing.
Hester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pussey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid body kick from Pussey.
Hester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pussey.
Pussey lands a right hook to the body.
#KD2#
Pussey drops Hester with a beautiful combination! Hester stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pussey is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Foster Hester has been cut.
Hester is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pussey pushes Hester away with a front kick.
Pussey lands a jab to Hester's midsection.
Pussey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hester back to the cage. Pussey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Hester is rocked!
Pussey circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hester tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pussey wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucious Pussey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nakamura has knocked Hester down with a huge combo! Nakamura steps away and waves a wobbly Hester back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Hester is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Foster Hester has been cut.
Nakamura catches Hester with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hester forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiro Nakamura!
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