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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1# Vashchenko stuffs the takedown. Jennings wants to clinch. Evgeni Vashchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jennings walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vashchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nice sprawl there from Vashchenko as Jennings shoots in. Vashchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jennings manages to avoid it. Vashchenko slips a jab and a cross from Jennings.
A telegraphed right hand from Vashchenko misses the target. Vashchenko misses with a straight right. Vashchenko throws a body shot but no joy. Jennings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jennings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vashchenko throws out the jab. Vashchenko throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jennings tries to clinch up but Vashchenko circles away and keeps his distance. Vashchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vashchenko misses with a body shot.
#TD# Jennings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Jennings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1# Vashchenko trying to control but Jennings postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jennings is taking a breather. Vashchenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Jennings decides to stand and escape the position. Jennings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vashchenko defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed right hand from Vashchenko misses the target. Vashchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jennings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Vashchenko misses with an uppercut. Jennings saw that one coming. Vashchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evgeni Vashchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice takedown defense from Vashchenko. No joy for Jennings on that attempt. Jennings slips a straight right by Vashchenko. A big right from Vashchenko misses. As Vashchenko tries to get set, Jennings tries to push him back and clinch up but Vashchenko manages to avoid the attempt. Vashchenko throws the left hand but Jennings avoids the punch easily. Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vashchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vashchenko tests Jennings's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jennings misses with a head kick.
#T3# Vashchenko misses with a hook
and Jennings counters with a left and a right that stings Vashchenko. Jennings avoids the body shot from Vashchenko.
Jennings moves out of range as Vashchenko strikes. Jennings tried to counter with a leg kick but Vashchenko avoided it. Vashchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice sprawl there from Vashchenko as Jennings shoots in. Jennings is breathing heavily. Vashchenko misses with a right hand and Jennings counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vashchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Jennings's shoulder, as Jennings tries to avoid the shot. Jennings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vashchenko. Jennings slips under a jab from Vashchenko. Jennings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vashchenko throws out the jab. Jennings slips under a jab from Vashchenko. Vashchenko looks to land a left hand but Jennings moved out of range nicely.#TD# Jennings throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vashchenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Jennings finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jennings tries to free his leg and advance position but Vashchenko is retaining full guard. #T4# Jennings content to stall in guard here. Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Vashchenko. Vashchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Jennings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jennings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vashchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evgeni Vashchenko will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Vashchenko throws a body punch but Jennings moves out of range. Jennings shoots for a double leg takedown but Vashchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Jennings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jennings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A big left from Vashchenko misses. Vashchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jennings on the side of the head. Jennings avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jennings defending well as Vashchenko loads up on a big left hand. Vashchenko throws a shot from downtown. Jennings moves away and avoids it. Jennings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vashchenko defends well and Jennings ends up having to push Vashchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Vashchenko throws the left hand but Jennings avoids the punch easily. A big right from Vashchenko misses. Vashchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vashchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jennings. Jennings avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jennings appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Vashchenko swings for the body but Jennings moves out of range.
Jennings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vashchenko's waist but Vashchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jennings off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vashchenko misses with a straight right. Jennings tries to clinch but Vashchenko moves out of range. #T1# Vashchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jennings ducks under a wild hook from Vashchenko. Vashchenko thows a left - swing and a miss! Vashchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jennings sees it coming and avoids it easily. A swing and a miss from Vashchenko. Vashchenko throws a hook to the side of Jennings's head but Jennings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jennings ducks under a wild hook from Vashchenko. Jennings slips a jab from Vashchenko. Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Vashchenko, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Vashchenko against the cage but Vashchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vashchenko misses with a hook. Jennings ducked under it nicely. Evgeni Vashchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vashchenko misses with a straight left. Jennings is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vashchenko. Jennings blocks a jab. Jennings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vashchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jennings somewhat.#T2# Vashchenko throws a shot from downtown. Jennings moves away and avoids it. Jennings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jennings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vashchenko. Jennings wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Vashchenko tests Jennings's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vashchenko throws a looping overhand right but Jennings ducks down to avoid it. Jennings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vashchenko. Vashchenko throws a hook but Jennings avoids it easily. Vashchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jennings blocks a jab. As Vashchenko looks to move away, Jennings throws a big counter combo but Vashchenko just gets out of the way. Jennings wants to clinch up but Vashchenko keeps it at a distance. Vashchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vashchenko 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. A telegraphed right hand from Vashchenko misses the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vashchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jennings. Jennings wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jennings throws a half hearted mid kick. Vashchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3# Vashchenko misses with a hook. Jennings ducked under it nicely. Vashchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jennings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Vashchenko with a hook. Vashchenko dips to his left and cracks Jennings with an uppercut! Jennings staying out of range there. A telegraphed right hand from Vashchenko misses the target. Jennings tries to counter by clinching up but Vashchenko breaks away and moves out of range. Jennings tries to clinch but Vashchenko is having none of it. Vashchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jennings. Jennings circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Vashchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jennings makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jennings staying out of range there. Vashchenko misses with a straight left. Jennings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The fighters circling - Vashchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4# Vashchenko throws a body punch but Jennings moves out of range. Jayson Jennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jennings defending well as Vashchenko loads up on a big left hand. Vashchenko looks to land a right hand but Jennings moved out of range. A jab from Vashchenko misses. Vashchenko works the jab nicely. 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! Jennings slips under a jab. Jennings is looking to clinch. A slow jab from Vashchenko misses its intended target. Vashchenko throws out a loose jab but Jennings uses good head movement to avoid it. Vashchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings. A punch combination from Jennings misses. Vashchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A slow jab from Vashchenko misses its intended target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Vashchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# The fighters circle momentarily. Vashchenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Vashchenko throws a hook but Jennings blocks it. Jennings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vashchenko. Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Vashchenko, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Vashchenko against the cage but Vashchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jennings shoots in looking for a takedown. Vashchenko tries to sprawl out of it but Jennings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vashchenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Vashchenko looks to throw the jab but Jennings is out of range. Vashchenko throws a hook but Jennings avoids it easily. Vashchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jennings. No luck for Jennings with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vashchenko looks to throw the jab but Jennings is out of range. Vashchenko missing with a left hand there. Jennings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vashchenko scores with a jab. Vashchenko throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Jennings holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2# Vashchenko breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Vashchenko misses. Vashchenko loads up on a big right hand but Jennings slips the punch. Vashchenko misses with an uppercut. Jennings saw that one coming. Vashchenko connects with a body shot that sends Jennings's belly button to the back. Jennings staying out of range there. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jennings. Jennings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vashchenko. Vashchenko throws a hook but Jennings avoids it easily. Vashchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Jennings. Jennings is looking to clinch but Vashchenko is avoiding it.
Vashchenko misses with a looping right. Jennings gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vashchenko. Jennings ducks under a wild hook from Vashchenko. Evgeni Vashchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Jennings shoots in but no luck this time. Jennings dives in and grabs Vashchenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vashchenko pushes down on Jennings's head and hops out. A telegraphed right hand from Vashchenko misses the target. Vashchenko misses with a straight right. A quick step to the side and Jennings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Vashchenko scores with a nice head shot. Jennings slips under a jab. Jennings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vashchenko tries to avoid it but Jennings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vashchenko to the ground. Vashchenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A decent looking cross lands there for Vashchenko. Nice jab there from Vashchenko. Vashchenko misses with a hook. Jennings ducked under it nicely. Jennings defending well as Vashchenko loads up on a big left hand. Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jennings takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3# Vashchenko looks to land a left hand but Jennings moved out of range nicely. Vashchenko looks to land a right hand but Jennings moved out of range. Vashchenko lunges at Jennings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jennings's hand. Nice shot lands for Vashchenko. Jennings staying out of range there. Jab from Vashchenko. Jennings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vashchenko throws out the jab. Jennings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vashchenko. Vashchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jennings.
Vashchenko throws a looping overhand right but Jennings ducks down to avoid it. Vashchenko misses with an uppercut. Vashchenko looks to land a right hand but Jennings moved out of range. Vashchenko throws a looping overhand right but Jennings ducks down to avoid it. As Vashchenko looks to move away, Jennings throws a big counter combo but Vashchenko just gets out of the way. Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vashchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4# Jennings tries to clinch but Vashchenko moves out of range. Jennings staying out of range there. Vashchenko misses with an uppercut. Jennings saw that one coming. Jennings takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jennings shoots in but Vashchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jennings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vashchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Vashchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Vashchenko misses the target. Jennings misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vashchenko throws a lazy right hand but Jennings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Vashchenko misses. Jennings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jayson Jennings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jennings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Evgeni Vashchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Vashchenko 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Vashchenko!
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