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Event:
Grand Prix Quater Finals
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutten.
Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Flexen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Flexen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flexen as he avoids it easily.
Flexen is looking to counter punch.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Flexen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutten looks for a takedown but Flexen sprawls well.
Rutten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Flexen.
#TD2#
Rutten closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flexen's guard.
Rutten is fighting to break Flexen's control of his arms but Flexen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Flexen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Flexen has momentary wrist control but Rutten slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Flexen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Flexen up and slammed him! Flexen can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Flexen is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten landing strikes.
Rutten tries to move to mount but Flexen blocks the move with his legs.
Flexen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flexen tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rutten scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Flexen is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten tries to advance to mount but Flexen denies him.
Rutten cracks Flexen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Flexen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rutten looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutten wants to control but Flexen is keeping him busy.
Rutten wants to stand but Flexen has his arm trapped. #T3#
Flexen gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Flexen actively working from the bottom here.
Rutten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flexen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutten winds up and cracks Flexen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flexen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flexen trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Flexen is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up. #SUB#
Flexen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
Rutten showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flexen keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Flexen keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Flexen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutten pushes Flexen off but Flexen dives into side control.
Rutten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sebastian Rutten has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexen looks up at the clock and then as Rutten takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flexen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Flexen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Flexen misses with the ground and pound.
Rutten is not content to let Flexen control the position.
Rutten wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Flexen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Flexen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Flexen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Flexen prevents Rutten from escaping the position.
Rutten is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Rutten is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rutten is trying to buck Flexen off.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Rutten tries to keep at a distance but Flexen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutten prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Rutten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flexen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Flexen throws a head kick that Rutten semi-blocks.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutten shoots in and drives through. Flexen sprawls well.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flexen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rutten shoots in but Flexen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.#T4#
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Flexen lands with a kick to the temple. Rutten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Flexen shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rutten closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Flexen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rutten uses from the top position.
Flexen trying to control the position here.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Flexen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Flexen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown but Flexen sprawls well. He's pushed Rutten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFlexen.
Rutten fails to land the takedown.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Flexen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Flexen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sebastian Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flexen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.#T1#
Rutten looks for the body kick but Flexen saw that one coming.
Flexen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flexen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flexen misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Flexen connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Flexen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Flexen.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Flexen had control of the position. #T2#
Flexen wants to sweep here but Rutten controlling him for the moment.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Flexen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flexen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Flexen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Flexen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flexen is keeping the position for now.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Flexen keeps moving. #T3#
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Flexen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutten fails to land the takedown.
Flexen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Flexen counters with a left and a right that stings Rutten.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutten.
Rutten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flexen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Rutten shoots and misses
and Flexen counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chris Flexen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flexen.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flexen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Rutten forces Flexen back against the cage and clinches.
Flexen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rutten.
#TD#
Flexen decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Flexen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Flexen is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Flexen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flexen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Flexen!
Chris Flexen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Was there any doubt...'.
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Event:
PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
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Event:
PSE 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Flexen misses with the combination.
Flexen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Virtanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flexen to the mat! Flexen manages to get full guard.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Flexen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virtanen is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flexen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Flexen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flexen is keeping the position for now.
Flexen is controlling Virtanen's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flexen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Virtanen wants to sweep here but Flexen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Flexen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Virtanen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flexen, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Virtanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but Flexen keeps moving.
Flexen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Flexen from controlling successfully.
Virtanen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flexen looking to sit in guard and control but Virtanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Flexen is trying to keep Virtanen in close.
Virtanen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Virtanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Virtanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flexen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Flexen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Flexen working for a triangle but Virtanen defends it easily.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flexen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flexen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flexen.
Flexen postures up.
Virtanen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flexen is now in half guard. #T4#
Flexen prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Virtanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virtanen controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virtanen is trying to control the position but Flexen postures up.
Flexen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen trying to control the position.
Virtanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flexen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Flexen is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtanen has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Flexen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Flexen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck for Virtanen with that takedown attempt.
Virtanen misses with a low kick.
Virtanen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Flexen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Virtanen tries to get to full guard but Flexen has control of the leg.
Virtanen trying to hold on to Flexen's head to control him but Flexen postures up.
Chris Flexen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virtanen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've been hearing good reports from Flexen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Flexen working Virtanen over with strikes here.
Virtanen wants to hold on but Flexen pushes him away.#T1#
A nice elbow there by Flexen.
Virtanen tries to hold on but Flexen postures up.
Virtanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flexen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Virtanen's face.
Flexen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Virtanen?
#ROC#
Virtanen is rocked!
Virtanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Flexen has a good base and remains in mount.
Virtanen is still in real trouble! Can Flexen finish him?
Flexen cracks Virtanen with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Flexen!
Chris Flexen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Was there any doubt...'.
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Event:
New York RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Flexen tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flexen's waist but Flexen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Flexen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Flexen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flexen misses with a wild combination.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flexen circles away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Flexen.
Flexen is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Flexen pushes him off.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Flexen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR##T1#
Flexen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Flexen from controlling successfully.
Flexen is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flexen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flexen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Flexen wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Flexen throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Flexen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Flexen from controlling successfully.
Flexen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.#T2#
Flexen wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Flexen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flexen trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Flexen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flexen is controlling him.
Flexen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Flexen drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Flexen off! Flexen jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Flexen is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.#T3#
Flexen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flexen wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Flexen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Flexen isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Flexen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flexen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flexen throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Flexen prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flexen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flexen chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Flexen tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flexen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flexen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Flexen.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flexen avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Flexen as Diaz shoots in.
Flexen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz. #TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flexen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Flexen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flexen lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Flexen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Diaz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Flexen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Diaz has Flexen up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flexen is defending well.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flexen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Flexen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Flexen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flexen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flexen is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flexen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flexen trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to stand up but Flexen is controlling him.
Flexen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flexen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Flexen wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flexen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Flexen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Flexen prevents the takedown attempt.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Flexen.
#TD2#
Diaz tightens his grip and picks Flexen up, before dumping him to the ground. Flexen manages to land in guard.
Flexen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Flexen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Flexen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Flexen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Flexen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flexen controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Flexen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Flexen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flexen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Flexen keeps moving.
Flexen working a defensive guard here.
Flexen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz. #SUB#
Flexen working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
#SUB#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flexen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Flexen tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flexen is looking to improve his position.
Diaz controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flexen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flexen but Flexen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flexen closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Flexen pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flexen's waist but Flexen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
It looked like Flexen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.#CL#
Flexen moves into the clinch.
Flexen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Flexen wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Flexen sprawls well.
Chris Flexen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flexen lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Flexen lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1##TD#
Flexen dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Flexen scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flexen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Diaz pushes Flexen off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Flexen has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flexen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Flexen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flexen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Flexen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flexen trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Flexen working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Flexen looking for a sweep. Not yet Flexen, not yet.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flexen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flexen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Flexen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Flexen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.#SUB#
Flexen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.#SUB#
Flexen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Flexen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Flexen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Flexen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flexen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Flexen!
Chris Flexen looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Was there any doubt...'.
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Event:
PSE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Flexen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Von Braun gets a clinch.
Flexen wants a takedown but no success here.
Flexen looking for a takedown. #TD#
Flexen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Von Braun clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Von Braun tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Flexen with a couple of short strikes.
Flexen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Braun can't escape the position.
Von Braun is squirming around, avoiding Flexen's attempts to control the action.
Flexen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Braun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flexen prevents Von Braun from getting the reversal.
Flexen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Von Braun's face.
Flexen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Von Braun?
Flexen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Von Braun is rocked!#T1#
Flexen lands a big elbow - Von Braun is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Von Braun is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chris Flexen!
Chris Flexen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Was there any doubt...'.
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Event:
PSE 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Jaxon moves in looking to clinch but Flexen pushes him off.
Flexen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flexen 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.
Jaxon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flexen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaxon moves in looking to clinch but Flexen pushes him off.
Flexen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaxon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flexen.
Jaxon wants to clinch
and Flexen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaxon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jaxon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaxon moves out of range of the body kick.
Flexen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flexen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaxon moves in looking to clinch but Flexen pushes him off.
Flexen is looking for the big counter here.
Jaxon misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaxon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Flexen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jaxon's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flexen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Flexen postures up and lands a big shot to Jaxon's brow.
Jaxon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaxon wants to sweep but no luck.
Flexen wants to control from the top but Jaxon keeps moving.
Jaxon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flexen is now in half guard.
Flexen working Jaxon over with strikes.
Flexen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flexen lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jaxon! More strikes land and this one is all over! Flexen jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Flexen!
As Chris Flexen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Was there any doubt...'.
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Event:
PSE 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like JaVon Vasquez has been cut.
Chris Flexen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flexen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flexen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flexen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flexen there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flexen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flexen misses with a takedown
and Vasquez counters with a crisp right that sends Flexen to the canvas! Vasquez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JaVon Vasquez!
A less than humble JaVon Vasquez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Chris Flexen had this to say: 'I'm big, strong and fast. I've been training 6 months, i'll be back...'.
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Event:
PSE "The Second Coming"
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kratenberg fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kratenberg scores with a takedown into Flexen's guard.#SUB#
Flexen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kratenberg has his hands clasped together but Flexen extends and breaks Kratenberg's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Flexen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Flexen!
Chris Flexen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Was there any doubt...'.
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Event:
PSE "The Beginning"
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Popov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexen back to the cage. Popov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Popov.
Flexen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flexen looks for a takedown but Popov sprawls well.
Popov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flexen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flexen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popov sprawls well. Popov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flexen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Flexen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flexen just misses with a punch to the body.
Popov is looking for the big counter here.
Popov scores with a shot to the body.
Flexen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Popov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flexen fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Flexen darts in and clinches Popov up against the cage.
Popov wants to break free but Flexen has control.
Flexen tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov is trying to break the clinch but Flexen is controlling him.#BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Popov looks winded!
Popov avoids the head kick by Flexen.
Flexen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popov was well out of range. Poor timing from Flexen.
Popov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexen back to the cage. Popov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Flexen shoots in for a double leg but Popov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Popov rushes Flexen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Popov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Popov has Flexen pushed against the cage.
Flexen fails to pull guard.
Popov leaning against his opponent.
Popov is trying to break free.
Flexen tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flexen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flexen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Popov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Popov is trying to break free.
Flexen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flexen goes for a takedown attempt but Popov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flexen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Flexen pushes Popov up against the cage in a clinch.
Popov can't break the clinch.
Flexen is trying to drag Popov to the mat but Popov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Popov.
A right hand to the body from Popov.
Popov is trying to push Flexen away but Flexen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Popov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flexen smiles and moves away.
Flexen tries for a takedown but Popov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Popov. No joy for Flexen on that attempt.
Popov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flexen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Popov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Flexen instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Flexen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popov stalling against the cage.
Flexen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flexen jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Flexen managing to block the knees to the body from Popov.
Popov taking a breather.
Popov tries to score a body lock takedown but Flexen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Popov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flexen shoots in but no luck this time.
Flexen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Popov has Flexen up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Flexen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Popov uses from the top position. #SUB#
Flexen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Popov is defending well. Flexen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Popov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Flexen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Flexen!
An intense looking Chris Flexen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Was there any doubt...'.
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