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Event:
FSF 12: New Era
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Garbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Garbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Masters throws a sloppy body shot
and Garbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garbrandt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garbrandt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masters backs up against the cage.
Masters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chad Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters takes one to the chin there.
Masters walks into a left hand.
Masters misses with a takedown
and Garbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good standup being displayed there by Garbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Garbrandt with a nice cross.
Garbrandt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Masters tries for a takedown but Garbrandt circles away easily
and Garbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbrandt 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.
The crowd cheers as Garbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masters doesn't seem phased though.
Masters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Masters is rocked!
Masters shoots and misses
and Garbrandt counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Masters falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). TJ Garbrandt!
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Garbrandt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FSF 8: Boom
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Masters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Garbrandt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Masters has eaten all the pies!
Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Masters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masters ducks right into an uppercut from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Masters should have avoided that one.
Garbrandt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garbrandt digs a good body shot into Masters's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Garbrandt both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Garbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Masters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garbrandt tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Masters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Garbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Masters takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Garbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters takes one to the chin there.
Masters walks into a jab.
Garbrandt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garbrandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masters.
Garbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Garbrandt. That snapped Masters's head back.
TJ Garbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masters on the side of the head.
Garbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
Garbrandt thuds his right hand into Masters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
TJ Garbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Garbrandt finds it's target.#ROC#
Masters is rocked!
Garbrandt connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Masters tumbling to the canvas! Garbrandt pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Masters was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). TJ Garbrandt!
A very excited looking TJ Garbrandt 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:
FSF 5: World
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Shaqiri scores with a one two! Garbrandt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garbrandt misses with a left hand
and Shaqiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaqiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaqiri throws a solid leg kick but Garbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaqiri.#TD2#
Shaqiri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garbrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garbrandt tries to get out of the position.
Shaqiri wants to control from the top but Garbrandt keeps moving.
Garbrandt keeping full guard, as Shaqiri tries to pass.
Garbrandt keeping moving, preventing Shaqiri from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Garbrandt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garbrandt working for a triangle but Shaqiri defends it easily.
#T1#
Garbrandt controls Shaqiri momentarily but Shaqiri frees himself.
Shaqiri is looking to work some ground and pound but Garbrandt has wrist control.
Shaqiri wants to stand but Garbrandt is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Garbrandt checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Shaqiri scores with a takedown into Garbrandt's guard.#SUB#
Garbrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaqiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaqiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Shaqiri pushing down on Garbrandt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garbrandt wants to improve his position but Shaqiri is controlling well.
Shaqiri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaqiri is trying to control the action in half guard but Garbrandt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shaqiri stalling.
Garbrandt trying to hold on to Shaqiri's head to control him but Shaqiri postures up.
#T3#
Garbrandt is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaqiri from advancing position.
Garbrandt trying to control here.
#SUB#
Garbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaqiri pulls his head out easily.
Shaqiri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaqiri is thwarting Garbrandt's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaqiri is keen to just control but Garbrandt is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Shaqiri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garbrandt to the mat! Garbrandt manages to get full guard. #T4#
Garbrandt looking to control.
#SUB#
Garbrandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaqiri is aware though and is defending well.
Shaqiri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Garbrandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaqiri is aware though and is defending well.
Shaqiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaqiri throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Garbrandt keeping moving, preventing Shaqiri from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaqiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xherdan Shaqiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shaqiri throws a wild body kick that Garbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Garbrandt lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Shaqiri scores with a takedown into Garbrandt's guard.#SUB#
Garbrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaqiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaqiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Garbrandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaqiri passes into half guard.
Garbrandt is looking for a sweep. Shaqiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaqiri is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Shaqiri prevents Garbrandt from improving his position.
Garbrandt trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Garbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaqiri pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Garbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaqiri pulls his head out easily.
Shaqiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Shaqiri sits in half guard.
Garbrandt wants to improve his position but Shaqiri is controlling well.
#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.
Garbrandt wants to get back to full guard but Shaqiri has mounted him!
Shaqiri is trying to control here but Garbrandt has managed to regain half guard.
Shaqiri wants to take a breather but Garbrandt is having none of it. #SU2#
Shaqiri decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shaqiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaqiri moves to clinch but Garbrandt breaks away
and Garbrandt counters with a nice body shot.
Shaqiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbrandt lands a body shot.
Garbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaqiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaqiri tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Garbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Shaqiri ducks down to avoid it.
Garbrandt lands with a straight right. Shaqiri didn't see that one coming.
Shaqiri tries to clinch there but Garbrandt circles away.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shaqiri.
Shaqiri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xherdan Shaqiri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garbrandt trying to remain calm as Shaqiri controls from the top position.
Garbrandt is looking to regain half guard here but Shaqiri keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaqiri laying and praying for a moment but Garbrandt takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Garbrandt gets back to full guard.
Shaqiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xherdan Shaqiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaqiri should have avoided that one.
Shaqiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaqiri.
Shaqiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garbrandt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaqiri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Shaqiri drives through with a takedown into Garbrandt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaqiri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaqiri wants to get up but he can't break Garbrandt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Garbrandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Garbrandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Garbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaqiri. #SUB#
Garbrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garbrandt is pulling down on Shaqiri's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaqiri, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Garbrandt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaqiri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Garbrandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Shaqiri connects with a body shot that sends Garbrandt's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Shaqiri gets a takedown into half guard.
Shaqiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaqiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garbrandt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shaqiri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Shaqiri prevents Garbrandt from improving his position.
Garbrandt wants to control but Shaqiri is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Garbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaqiri pulls his head out easily.
Shaqiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaqiri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garbrandt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaqiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garbrandt is trying to control the position but Shaqiri postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garbrandt keeping full guard, as Shaqiri tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xherdan Shaqiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Shaqiri has Garbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Garbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Shaqiri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garbrandt!
Garbrandt wants to control but Shaqiri postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Shaqiri decides to stand back up. Shaqiri steps back and let's Garbrandt get back to his feet.
Shaqiri misses with a combination
and Garbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xherdan Shaqiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaqiri 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xherdan Shaqiri!
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Event:
FSF: First Knockdown
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Garbrandt lands a nice shot that snaps Krkic's head back.
Garbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Krkic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krkic tries to bum rush Garbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Garbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Krkic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbrandt tests Krkic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garbrandt punishes Krkic's body with a nice straight punch.
Krkic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krkic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krkic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garbrandt tries to avoid it but Krkic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garbrandt to the ground. Garbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garbrandt throws a big counter combination but Krkic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Krkic wants to clinch up but Garbrandt keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Garbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Garbrandt sprawls well. He's pushed Krkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krkic throws a chopping leg kick but Garbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krkic closes the distance and clinches up with Garbrandt, looking for a takedown. Krkic pushes Garbrandt against the cage but Garbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbrandt misses the target.
TJ Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Krkic.
Garbrandt cracks Krkic with a good jab.
Krkic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Krkic wants to clinch.
Garbrandt throws a big counter combination but Krkic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Krkic tries to land a leg kick but Garbrandt saw it coming and moves away.
Garbrandt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krkic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garbrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Krkic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garbrandt 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.
Garbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Krkic counters with a body kick.
Garbrandt blocks a leg kick.
Krkic throws a leg kick
and Garbrandt counters with a series of strikes. Krkic will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbrandt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Krkic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garbrandt.
Nice uppercut lands for Garbrandt. That snapped Krkic's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krkic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krkic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krkic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Garbrandt 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#
Krkic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands with a hook. Krkic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garbrandt misses with a straight left.
Garbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krkic can do to turn this around?
Krkic is looking to clinch.
Garbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krkic. Krkic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krkic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garbrandt counters with a series of strikes. Krkic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garbrandt works Krkic's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krkic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Garbrandt counter with a right hand.
Garbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krkic doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbrandt circles away.
Garbrandt throws a series of punches but Krkic moves out of range. #T1#
Krkic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krkic shoots and misses
and Garbrandt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krkic avoids the body shot from Garbrandt.
Krkic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garbrandt thuds a left hand into Krkic's body.
Krkic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TJ Garbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garbrandt swings for the body but Krkic moves out of range.
Garbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Krkic is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krkic or perhaps it was just good defense by Garbrandt, which made it look bad.
TJ Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Krkic.
Krkic is breathing heavily.
Garbrandt stuffs the takedown.
Krkic misses with a takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Garbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krkic tries for a takedown but Garbrandt circles away easily
and Garbrandt counters with a left and a right that stings Krkic.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Krkic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garbrandt has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbrandt lands a head shot.
Krkic shoots and misses
and Garbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Garbrandt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Krkic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krkic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garbrandt thuds his right hand into Krkic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garbrandt jabs Krkic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krkic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Garbrandt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Krkic.
Nice jab there from Garbrandt.
Jab from Garbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Garbrandt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Garbrandt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garbrandt.
Krkic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krkic tries for a takedown but Garbrandt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krkic tries to clinch but Garbrandt is having none of it.
Krkic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garbrandt scores with a hook.
Garbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Garbrandt throws a series of punches but Krkic avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Garbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt works Krkic's body with a nice hook.
Krkic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Garbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krkic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krkic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbrandt.
#T1#
Nice shot by Garbrandt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krkic.
TJ Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Krkic.
Krkic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbrandt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krkic backs up against the cage.
Krkic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbrandt's waist but Garbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krkic off to one side.
Bojan Krkic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garbrandt cracks Krkic with a good jab.
Garbrandt lands a jab.
Garbrandt lands with a cross.
Garbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
TJ Garbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbrandt scores with a one two! Krkic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krkic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Krkic tries for a takedown but Garbrandt circles away easily
and Garbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Krkic's belly button to the back.
Garbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garbrandt with a nice cross.
Garbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krkics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krkic on the side of the head.
Garbrandt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krkic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Garbrandt clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Garbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Garbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krkic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Garbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Krkic with that takedown attempt.
Garbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krkic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krkic.
#T1#
Krkic shoots and misses
letting Garbrandt counter with a right hand.
Krkic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krkic lands a two punch combo.
Krkic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Krkic tries to clinch but Garbrandt moves away
letting Garbrandt counter with a right hand.
Krkic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garbrandt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krkic tries to clinch there but Garbrandt circles away.
Garbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Garbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garbrandt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krkic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Garbrandt sprawls well. He's pushed Krkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
TJ Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Krkic.
Krkic tries to clinch up but Garbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Krkic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krkic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krkic walks into a stiff left hand from Garbrandt.
Krkic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krkic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krkic walks into a jab.
Garbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krkic tries to clinch up
enabling Garbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Garbrandt had his way with Bojan Krkic in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Garbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krkic.
Garbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Krkic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Garbrandt.
Krkic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garbrandt is able to avoid easily.
A left and a right from Garbrandt both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krkic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krkic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krkic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krkic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Garbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krkic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as Garbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krkic doesn't seem phased though.
Krkic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Krkic fails with a takedown attempt.
TJ Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Krkic.
Krkic tries to move into range but Garbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Garbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Garbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krkic takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krkic tries to clinch but Garbrandt moves away
and Garbrandt counters with a three punch combo that has Krkic backing up. Krkic nods at Garbrandt to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krkic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garbrandt cracks Krkic with a right hand to the side of the head.
TJ Garbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Bojan Krkic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garbrandt dips to his left and cracks Krkic with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Garbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garbrandt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:42
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:42
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Garbrandt!
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Garbrandt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
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Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Garbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kimalainen on the side of the head.
Garbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Kimalainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garbrandt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Garbrandt tries to bench press Kimalainen off him but Kimalainen keeps the position. #SUB#
Kimalainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Garbrandt is defending well.
Garbrandt tries to escape but Kimalainen is in control.
Kimalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garbrandt keeps working.
Kimalainen takes a little break here. Garbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kimalainen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garbrandt for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Garbrandt is not content to let Kimalainen control the position.
Kimalainen is staying tight to Garbrandt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Garbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimalainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garbrandt manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimalainen trying to mount his opponent but Garbrandt defends it.
Nice strikes from Kimalainen there.
Kimalainen wants to take a breather but Garbrandt is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garbrandt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kimalainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garbrandt!
Kimalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garbrandt is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimalainen with a couple of short strikes.
Kimalainen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garbrandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garbrandt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kimalainen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Garbrandt to take his back!
Garbrandt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB#
Kimalainen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Garbrandt wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimalainen controlling the positon.
Garbrandt tries to break free.
Garbrandt is trying to get back to his feet but Kimalainen has full control of the position and if anything, Garbrandt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kimalainen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Garbrandt up.
#ES2#
Garbrandt is trying to shake Kimalainen off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Kimalainen won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Keijo Kimalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kimalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Garbrandt lands a slapping body shot.
Kimalainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimalainen shoots for a takedown but Garbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kimalainen fails with the takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Kimalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Garbrandt scores with a four punch combination!
Kimalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kimalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kimalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Garbrandt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kimalainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garbrandt circles away.
Kimalainen shoots in and drives through. Garbrandt sprawls well.
Kimalainen misses with a takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keijo Kimalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbrandt stuffs the takedown.
Garbrandt lands a jab to Kimalainen's midsection.
Garbrandt with a jab.
Kimalainen tries for a takedown but Garbrandt circles away easily
and Garbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kimalainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kimalainen.
Garbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kimalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TJ Garbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Garbrandt lands a jab.
Garbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Garbrandt.#ROC2#
Kimalainen is rocked!
Kimalainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garbrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Kimalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Kimalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Garbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Kimalainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garbrandt throws a one two combo.
Keijo Kimalainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimalainen slips a jab and a cross from Garbrandt.
#T2#
Kimalainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kimalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Garbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Garbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kimalainen has time to react.
Kimalainen needs to keep his hands up - Garbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Garbrandt lands a head shot.
Kimalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Garbrandt.
Kimalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Garbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Kimalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Kimalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Garbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Garbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Kimalainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimalainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kimalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Garbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Kimalainen fails with the takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garbrandt, as that shot connected.
Kimalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
Kimalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Garbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Garbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Garbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Kimalainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Garbrandt both land. Nice combination.
Garbrandt punishes Kimalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimalainen fails with the takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a three punch combo that has Kimalainen backing up. Kimalainen nods at Garbrandt to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy left from Garbrandt finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Garbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kimalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kimalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kimalainen takes one to the chin there.
Garbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kimalainen misses with a takedown
and Garbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Kimalainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kimalainen momentarily.
Garbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Kimalainen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Garbrandt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Garbrandt!
A victorious TJ Garbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Tutt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garbrandt circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Garbrandt as Tutt shoots in.
Garbrandt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tutt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garbrandt misses with a straight right.
Garbrandt slaps away a takedown attempt from Tutt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garbrandt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
TJ Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaylan Tutt.#CL2#
Tutt clinches up with Garbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Garbrandt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garbrandt can't get the takedown.
Tutt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garbrandt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tutt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tutt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garbrandt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tutt is pressed up against the cage. Garbrandt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tutt down to the mat. Tutt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tutt lands a head kick!
Tutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Tutt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Tutt clinches up with Garbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Garbrandt wants the takedown. Tutt is fighting it off but Garbrandt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tutt's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garbrandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbrandt is in close to Tutt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garbrandt postures up in Tutt's guard and throws a big left but Tutt blocks it. #SUB#
Garbrandt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garbrandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Garbrandt working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Tutt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garbrandt defends it easily.
Tutt looks winded!
Garbrandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tutt controlling Garbrandt's posture.
Garbrandt throwing strikes but missing.
Garbrandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garbrandt distracts Tutt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tutt is trying to control the position but Garbrandt postures up.
Garbrandt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garbrandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Garbrandt wants to control from the top but Tutt keeps moving.
Garbrandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Tutt has wrist control.
Garbrandt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tutt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbrandt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tutt's head.
Garbrandt chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Tutt is rocked!
Garbrandt lands a couple of elbows.
Tutt is still in real trouble! Can Garbrandt finish him?
Garbrandt arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tutt'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 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). TJ Garbrandt!
TJ Garbrandt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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