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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Bourke does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Hermano has been cut.
Hermano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Bourke misses
and Hermano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourke blocks a head kick by Hermano.
Bourke misses with a straight left.
Bourke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Hermano misses with a two punch combination.
Bourke misses the shot to the body.
Bourke scores with a body shot.
Bourke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bourke looks to move away, Hermano throws a big counter combo but Bourke just gets out of the way.
Bourke throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bourke throws a lazy right hand but Hermano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bourke throws a hook but Hermano avoids it easily.
Bourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourke's head backwards.
Hermano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourke.
Bourke scores with a hook to the body. Hermano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bourke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Bourke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hermano momentarily.
Hermano throws a series of punches but Bourke moves out of range.
Bourke lands a jab.
Bourke lands an overhand right.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourke lands the left hand.
Hermano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Bourke.
Bourke clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Bourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bourke blocks a head kick by Hermano.
Bourke throws the left hand but Hermano avoids the punch easily.
Bourke avoids the head kick by Hermano.
Bourke scores with a punch to the head.
Hermano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bourke throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Bourke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Hermano there.
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermano counters with a nice body shot.
Hermano lands with a good body shot.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourke.
The fighters circling - Bourke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano is looking to wear down Bourke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Bourke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Good exchange - Hermano coming out on top.
Bourke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermano circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Bourke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermano slips a jab from Bourke.
It looked like Hermano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Bourke throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bourke swings widly with a right hand
and Hermano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bourke misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming.
Hermano throws out a leg kick but Bourke moves out of range and Hermano only half commits.
Hermano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bourke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.
Bourke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourke looks winded!
A jab lands there for Hermano.
Bourke misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hermano counter with a right hand.
Hermano tries to clinch up but Bourke circles away and keeps his distance.
Bourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rei Bourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Hermano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano tries to land a front kick but Bourke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hermano tries to bum rush Bourke with a series of wild strikes but Bourke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bourke, as that shot connected.
Dean Hermano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermano misses with a series of wild punches.
Hermano takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hermano is trying to force a seperation but Bourke has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bourke.
A short right from Bourke.
Bourke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermano just leaning against Bourke, taking a breather. #T1#
Hermano is trying to break free.
Bourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bourke pushes Hermano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bourke tries a body shot but Hermano blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Bourke as the two fighters clinch.
Bourke is working Hermano over against the cage.
Bourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bourke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Bourke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hermano backwards. #BC2#
Bourke breaks from the clinch.
Bourke tries to bum rush Hermano with a series of wild strikes but Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermano tries to clinch up.
Hermano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hermano drives through and clinches with Bourke against the cage.
Bourke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bourke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bourke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bourke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bourke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bourke.
Bourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Bourke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Hermano is rocked!
Hermano tries to break the clinch but Bourke is controlling the position.
Hermano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bourke is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Bourke.
Bourke lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hermano lands a hook that snaps the head of Bourke backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Hermano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hermano is trying to push Bourke away but Bourke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bourke digs a right hand into Hermano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hermano's gas tank.
A short right from Bourke on the inside.
Bourke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermano trying to land knees to the body.
Bourke is leaning against Hermano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bourke.
Bourke lands an uppercut.
Bourke lands a right hand.
Oh Hermano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Bourke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermanos head.
Hermano tries to work over Bourke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourke is defending well for now.
Hermano seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bourke manages to break the clinch.
Bourke throws out a loose jab but Hermano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses
and Hermano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bourke catches Hermano with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hermano forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rei Bourke!
An out of breath Rei Bourke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hermano throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight feints the counter takedown.
Hermano doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hermano throws a head kick that misses.
Knight with the counter takedown but Hermano avoids it easily.
Hermano tries to clinch but Knight moves away #TD2#
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knight lands a couple of digs.
Knight distracts Hermano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hermano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Knight uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano struggling a bit here.
Knight cracks Hermano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Knight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hermano to see if he's OK.
Knight cracks Hermano with a big elbow.
Knight is working Hermano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Knight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hermano some visible discomfort.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Knight cracks Hermano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hermano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Knight in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knight scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knight landing strikes. #T3#
Hermano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knight cracks Hermano with a big elbow.
Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here as Knight stalls from top position.
Hermano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hermano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hermano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knight scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knight lands a few punches from side control.
Knight is chipping away with strikes.
Hermano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Knight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Knight scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knight working the ground and pound.
Hermano is looking to reverse the position.
Hermano is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knight connects with a decent elbow.
Knight happy to just control the position for now.
Knight in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knight landing strikes.
Hermano taking punishment in the form of punches.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight working the head with strikes.
Knight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knight is looking to chop away at Hermano's legs.
Hermano tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it. #TD2#
Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knight controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Hermano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Knight politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knight prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight looks up at the clock and then as Hermano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knight smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Knight landing a few strikes.
Knight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hermano some visible discomfort.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Knight scores with punches from side control.
Knight lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Knight looks up at the clock and then as Hermano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knight smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hermano can't do much from the bottom here.
Hermano taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes.
Knight is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hermano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Knight working the head with strikes.
Hermano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hermano being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Knight landing a few strikes.
Hermano can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight grinds an elbow into Hermano's temple.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Knight is working Hermano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hermano taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight controls the position.
Hermano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sven Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Hermano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hermano tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Hermano is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knight connects with a decent elbow.
Knight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hermano down.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight staying calm.
Knight landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Knight takes a little break here. Hermano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hermano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hermano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Knight working the body and head with strikes.
Knight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hermano to see if he's OK.
Knight controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano struggling a bit here.
Knight taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hermano!
Knight controls the position.
Knight lands a nice forearm strike.
Knight takes a little break here. Hermano wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knight working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands an elbow.
Knight grinds an elbow into Hermano's temple.
Knight cracks Hermano with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Hermano struggling a bit here.
Hermano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight lands a nice forearm strike.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Hermano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hermano taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes.
Knight is working Hermano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Knight cracks Hermano with a big right hand but Hermano just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knight controls the position from side control.#T2#
Knight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hermano is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Knight 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.
Knight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hermano some visible discomfort.
Hermano trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.
Hermano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight taking a breather here.
Dean Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Knight cracks Hermano with a big right hand but Hermano just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knight landing a few strikes.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knight cracks Hermano with a big elbow.
Hermano is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knight connects with a decent elbow.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Knight politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knight prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hermano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knight scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knight working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Knight is working Hermano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
Hermano taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes.
Knight controls the position from side control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Knight.
Hermano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Knight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sven Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Knight!
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