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Event:
WPFC 46 - Nunes vs. Newgate
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Fiske throws a body punch but Miyagi moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fiske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiske misses with a wild body shot.
Miyagi feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miyagi checks a leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiske tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Fiske is predictable there #TD2#
and Miyagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fiske has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Fiske throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyagi uses it to pass to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miyagi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fiske is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Miyagi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miyagi trying to control the position but Fiske is working away.
Fiske struggling a bit here.
Miyagi advances to mount.
Fiske knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miyagi on the ground.
Miyagi tries to control but Fiske wriggling away.
Miyagi lands with some strikes.
Fiske is in a horrible position here. Miyagi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miyagi unloading with bombs!
Fiske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Miyagi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Miyagi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiske wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Fiske is working to get back to half guard.
Miyagi looking to control but Fiske is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiske'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.
Fiske on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiske tries to get out of the position.
Fiske tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Fiske is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi lands a nice shot to the head.
Fiske is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiske is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Fiske wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyagi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT2#
It looks like Monty Fiske has been cut.
Miyagi wants to control the pace but Fiske is squirming around nicely.
Miyagi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miyagi lands a couple of good shots and Fiske has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiske wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
Miyagi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB2#
Miyagi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fiske defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fiske wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I really don't envy Fiske right now.
#T4#
Fiske wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi scores with punches and elbows.
Fiske tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi punches Fiske on the ear. #SUB2#
Miyagi working for the choke.
Fiske is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyagi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Miyagi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Miyagi has the hooks in. Fiske is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyagi controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Fiske's cut.
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#
Miyagi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Monty Fiske's cut is getting worse.
Fiske misses with a body shot.
Miyagi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiske defends it nicely.
Fiske went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fiske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiske.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown but Fiske shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi shoots for a takedown but Fiske saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monty Fiske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Fiske misses with a body kick.
Fiske is looking to clinch.
Miyagi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miyagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Fiske to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiske postures up.
Fiske stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Fiske looking to pass the guard.
Fiske trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiske has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fiske wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiske's guard. #REVB#
Miyagi works over Fiske with some ground and pound from guard.
Miyagi throwing strikes from guard but Fiske blocks nicely.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving.
Koryu Miyagi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Fiske looking to control.
Fiske lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Miyagi is working Fiske over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiske controlling the position.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiske looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi trying to control but Fiske is working from the bottom.
Miyagi stands up over Fiske, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Fiske controlling the position.#T3#
Fiske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiske keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Fiske seems keen to control Miyagi's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Fiske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyagi dives in for a single leg takedown but Fiske sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miyagi cracks Fiske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fiske tries to bum rush Miyagi with a series of wild strikes but Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monty Fiske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fiske manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiske looks to land a body kick but Miyagi moved away.
Miyagi feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Miyagi is looking to clinch.
Fiske is looking for a counter combo.
Miyagi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fiske tries to sprawl out of it but Miyagi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fiske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fiske dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fiske misses with a right hand
and Miyagi counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Miyagi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fiske has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyagi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Fiske turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi wants to control but Fiske postures up.
Fiske trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Monty Fiske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monty Fiske's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fiske clinches with his opponent.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Fiske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fiske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miyagi tries for a takedown but Fiske manages to get underhooks.
Monty Fiske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koryu Miyagi.
Miyagi has Fiske pressed against the cage, preventing Fiske from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown.
Fiske effectively controlling the action here.
Fiske is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fiske tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyagi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miyagi drags the fight down to the ground.
Miyagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiske's guard. #REVB#
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiske is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fiske had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyagi defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiske working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Fiske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyagi is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving.
Miyagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi chips away with some ground and pound.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Fiske.
Miyagi scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Fiske has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyagi landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Miyagi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miyagi stands up over Fiske, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miyagi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fiske pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Miyagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miyagi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiske's head.
Miyagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miyagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyagi passes Fiske's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miyagi lands strikes from half guard.
Miyagi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fiske is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Miyagi is nestled in close to Fiske, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fiske tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi working over Fiske with some ground and pound. Fiske looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miyagi lands a nice short elbow.
Fiske desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fiske is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyagi blocks the strikes from Fiske.
Miyagi working the head and body with strikes.
Fiske wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Miyagi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Fiske trying to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi is nestled in close to Fiske, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Fiske looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miyagi connects with a nice short shot to Fiske's temple. #SUB2#
Miyagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiske sees it coming and defends easily.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Miyagi there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Miyagi.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiske is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koryu Miyagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koryu Miyagi!
Koryu Miyagi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
WPFC 39 - Bergeron vs. Cabasa
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiske throws a series of punches but Scars avoids them all with ease.
Scars shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiske manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scars's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scars changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fiske tries to avoid it but Scars manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fiske to the ground. Fiske escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Fiske.
Scars tries for a takedown but Fiske sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monty Fiske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.
Scars shoots in for a takedown but Fiske shows good takedown defense.
Scars has a takedown stuffed.
Fiske ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars blocks a head kick by Fiske.
Scars gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Fiske counters by clinching up. #T1#
Scars trying to stall but Fiske improves his position.
Fiske leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Fiske breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fiske closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Fiske manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Fiske had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scars defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scars is aware though and is defending well.
Fiske seems keen to control Scars's posture.
Scars stands up over Fiske, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scars prevents Fiske from getting back to his feet.
Scars wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving.
Fiske is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scars wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving. #T2#
Scars might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiske haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiske has his hands on Scars's head, controlling the position.
Fiske keeping moving, preventing Scars from controlling successfully.
Scars looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Fiske looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scars thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scars wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving.
Fiske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiske holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiske looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scars is one step ahead there. #T3#
Fiske is controlling Scars's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scars fails with a takedown attempt.
Scars fails with the takedown.
Scars shoots in looking for a takedown but Fiske manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scars's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Fiske moves into the clinch.
Fiske changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scars fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scars is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiske sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Fiske closes the distance and pushes Scars back into the cage.#TD#
Fiske jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Scars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Fiske has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scars can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Fiske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scars scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Scars lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fiske seems keen to control Scars's posture.
Scars preventing the sweep.
Scars wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving.
Fiske has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiske wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiske pulls Scars in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Fiske dominated that round.
That's time! Fiske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Scars wants to clinch.
Fiske looks to score with a jab to the body but Scars is just out of range.
Monty Fiske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fiske stuffs the takedown attempt from Scars. Scars gets slowly back to his feet.
Scars closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fiske circles away.
No joy there for Scars, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Fiske closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiske goes for a takedown attempt but Scars pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scars changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fiske tries to avoid it but Scars manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fiske to the ground. Fiske escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monty Fiske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.#CL#
Fiske drives through and clinches with Scars against the cage.
Scars changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fiske fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scars shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiske as he avoids it easily.
Fiske swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1##TD2#
Scars fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fiske to the ground. Scars is now in Fiske's guard.
Fiske pulls Scars in to control the position.
Fiske has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiske looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiske, not yet.
Scars trying to control but Fiske is working from the bottom.
Scars won't allow Fiske to sweep him here.
Scars throwing strikes from guard but Fiske blocks nicely.
Scars won't allow Fiske to sweep him here.
Fiske keeping moving, preventing Scars from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Scars drops back looking for a leg! Fiske is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiske manages to kick Scars off! Scars jumps back into Fiske's guard.
Scars trying to control but Fiske is working from the bottom.
Fiske on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiske tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Fiske lands a decent punch to the body there.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiske'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.
Fiske pulls Scars in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fiske throws a big shot that misses.
Monty Fiske is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fiske clinches up against the cage.
Fiske scores with a hook to the body.
Fiske prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Fiske breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Scars gets caught napping as Fiske dives in and scores a takedown. Scars manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scars being controlled here, momentarily.
Scars is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Scars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiske doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiske manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Fiske stays in close to Scars's body and controls the position.
Fiske wants to pass the guard but Scars is keeping the position.
Fiske lands a couple of digs.
Fiske is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scars working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fiske.
Fiske with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scars trying to keep a closed guard but Fiske is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiske engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scars can do to turn this around?
Scars has control of Fiske's left arm, preventing Fiske from doing any damage.
Fiske is looking to work some ground and pound but Scars has wrist control.
Fiske slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scars has his hands on Fiske's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Fiske has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Scars jumps guard and drags Fiske to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fiske is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Fiske dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scars throws a nice looking combination but Fiske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Fiske pushes Scars up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fiske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scars.
Scars shoots for a double leg takedown but Fiske sprawls well. He's pushed Scars's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scars fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monty Fiske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Scars.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scars or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiske, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scars or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiske, which made it look bad. #CL#
Fiske darts in and clinches Scars up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Fiske pulls guard.
Fiske is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scars won't allow Fiske to sweep him here.
Fiske is pulling down on Scars's head. It's preventing any offense from Scars, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scars wants to control from the top but Fiske keeps moving.
Scars throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Fiske working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fiske had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scars defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiske trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scars accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scars loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scars being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Fiske pushes Scars up against the cage in a clinch.
Monty Fiske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scars wants to get back to striking at distance but Fiske won't allow it.
Fiske holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Fiske has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scars uses from the top position. #T3#
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiske seems keen to control Scars's posture.
Scars trying to control but Fiske is working from the bottom.
Fiske trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Scars won't allow Fiske to sweep him here.
Fiske might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiske is controlling Scars's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Fiske moves into range and clinches up with Scars.
Marlin Scars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fiske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scars is trying to pull guard but Fiske has him pressed against the cage.
Fiske is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Fiske jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Scars is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fiske seems keen to control Scars's posture.
Scars trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiske is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Monty Fiske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scars keeping full guard, as Fiske tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Fiske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fiske 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Fiske!
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Event:
WPFC 32 - Tantor vs Zdravkov
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiske throws a head kick but Karnov moves out of range.
As Fiske backs off Karnov throws a huge counter combo but Fiske manages to avoid it all.
Fiske misses the shot to the body.
Karnov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karnov takes a swing at Fiske's ribcage but misses.
Karnov lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Monty Fiske has been cut.
Karnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiske.
Karnov scores with a nice strike.
Karnov throws a nice looking combination but Fiske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karnov tries to bum rush Fiske with a series of wild strikes but Fiske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiske. #CL#
Fiske has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiske leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fiske tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Karnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiske controls his hands.
#BC#
Fiske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov lands with a right hand.
Fiske throws a series of punches but Karnov avoids them all with ease.
Karnov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fiske with a body shot.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiske moves away.
It looked like Fiske was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Fiske moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fiske successfully pulls guard.
Fiske on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fiske tries to get out of the position.
Fiske trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fiske is looking for a triangle but Karnov pushes his legs off easily.
Fiske throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Fiske is looking to stand back up but Karnov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fiske.
Karnov prevents Fiske from improving his position.
Fiske preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fiske pushes Karnov off looking to stand but Karnov dives back in and keeps control.
Fiske wants to control but Karnov is keeping busy.
Fiske is concentrating on defense, preventing Karnov from advancing position.
Fiske wants to get back to full guard.
Karnov wants to take a breather but Fiske is having none of it.
Karnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiske. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fiske is looking for a sweep. Karnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiske looking for submissions off his back.
Fiske wants to get back to full guard.
Fiske 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.#T3#
Fiske moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Fiske escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiske is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fiske 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. #T4#
Karnov keeping moving, preventing Fiske from controlling successfully.
Fiske passes Karnov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiske seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiske sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karnov defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fiske content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Monty Fiske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monty Fiske's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fiske forces Karnov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fiske breaks from the clinch.
Karnov jabs Fiske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fiske misses with a body shot.
Karnov with the counter takedown but Fiske avoids it easily.
A combination from Fiske does no damage.
Fiske tries to clinch up but Karnov circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiske goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fiske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fiske throws the left hand but Karnov avoids the punch easily.
Fiske is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Karnov feints a jab promting Fiske to slip. Karnov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fiske slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karnov throws a one two combo.
Karnov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fiske shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karnov pinned against the cage. Karnov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Fiske.
Karnov avoids the body shot from Fiske.
A punch combination from Karnov misses.
Monty Fiske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL#
Fiske closes the distance and pushes Karnov back into the cage.
Karnov prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Fiske drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiske trying to keep a closed guard but Karnov is proving a slippery customer.
Fiske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiske is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Monty Fiske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fiske is stalling in the full guard.
Fiske wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving. #T3#
Fiske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiske is working Karnov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiske content to stall in guard here.
Fiske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karnov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fiske in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fiske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karnov is keeping the position for now.
Fiske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiske stays in close to Karnov's body and controls the position.
Fiske looking to pass the guard.
Fiske throwing strikes from guard but Karnov blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fiske.
Fiske throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karnov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiske throws a jab but it's blocked by Karnov.
Karnov lands a nice hook to Fiske's body. Fiske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Fiske does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Monty Fiske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monty Fiske's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiske.
Fiske misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Karnov moves into the clinch.
Fiske is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karnov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiske fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fiske tries to score a body lock takedown but Karnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fiske is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiske jumps guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Karnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karnov blocks a head kick by Fiske.
Fiske is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Karnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiske moves away.
Karnov swings for the body but Fiske moves out of range.
Fiske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiske shoots in but Karnov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monty Fiske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Karnov does no damage.
Fiske throws a leg kick which misses Karnov's front leg but catches the back leg as Karnov tries to avoid it.
Fiske changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karnov tries to avoid it but Fiske manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karnov to the ground. Karnov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karnov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fiske.
Karnov unleashes a big counter combination but Fiske bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Karnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fiske throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Karnov counters with a crisp one two that drops Fiske! Karnov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fiske to his feet! Fiske is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Fiske is rocked!
Karnov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fiske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karnov scores with a hook to the body. Fiske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karnov!
#CUT2#
Monty Fiske's cut is getting worse.
No joy there for Fiske, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fiske throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Karnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiske avoids the body shot from Karnov.
Karnov stuffs the takedown.
Karnov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fiske momentarily.
Karnov tries to bum rush Fiske with a series of wild strikes but Fiske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Fiske.
Karnov wants to counter with a clinch but Fiske pushes him away.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiske throws a head kick but Karnov moves out of range.
Karnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiske tries to clinch there but Karnov circles away.
Fiske is looking to clinch but Karnov is avoiding it.
#T4#
Karnov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fiske has time to react.
Karnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiske.
It looked like Fiske was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
Karnov drops Fiske with a beautiful combination! Fiske stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karnov is looking for the KO!
Oh Fiske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fiske drives through and clinches with Karnov against the cage.
Fiske jumps guard but Karnov stands there with Fiske around his waist. Fiske gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fiske jumps guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fiske seems to have got his legs back now.
Fiske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karnov prevents it.
Karnov has Fiske pressed against the cage.
Karnov is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Karnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fiske 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Monty Fiske!
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Event:
WPFC 27 - Lawrence vs. Price
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Fiske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasukawa. #CL2#
Fiske moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Fiske is trying to trip Nasukawa. He has hold of a leg but Nasukawa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fiske persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nasukawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nasukawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiske on the ground.
Fiske controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nasukawa wants to sweep here but Fiske controlling him for the moment.
Fiske advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Nasukawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasukawa being controlled for a moment.
Nasukawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Fiske advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiske with shots to the head and body - Nasukawa looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Fiske.
Fiske has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nasukawa's face.
Fiske lands a couple of good shots and Nasukawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Nasukawa is rocked!
Fiske is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fiske gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fiske gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fiske apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Oh Nasukawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasukawa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) in the buildup to the fight.
Nasukawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nasukawa avoids the head kick by Fiske.
Nasukawa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nasukawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiske throws a right and a left that Nasukawa avoids nicely.
Fiske throws a head kick that misses.
And Nasukawa counters with a quick kick to the body but Fiske blocks it.#CL2#
Fiske fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nasukawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Nasukawa seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Fiske jumps guard and drags Nasukawa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fiske pulls Nasukawa in close to prevent any damage.
Fiske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fiske working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fiske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Fiske stays in close to Nasukawa's body and controls the position.
Fiske's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiske working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fiske passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Fiske's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fiske happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Fiske gets to mount! Nasukawa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Nasukawa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fiske.
Fiske lands a couple of good shots and Nasukawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fiske lands shots from the back.
Nasukawa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
What can Nasukawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fiske is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fiske gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fiske gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fiske apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fiske shoots for a takedown but Nasukawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fiske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiske moves out of range as Nasukawa strikes.#T4#
Fiske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nasukawa misses the body punch #CL2#
and Fiske counters by clinching up.
Nasukawa stops a takedown attempt from Fiske.
#TD2#
Fiske jumps into guard, dragging Nasukawa to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiske bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nasukawa's guard. #REVB#
Fiske not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Fiske 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.
Fiske advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fiske lands a nice short elbow.
Nasukawa trying to hold on to Fiske's head to control him but Fiske postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Fiske 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#
A good leg kick by Nasukawa.
Fiske has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nasukawa.
Fiske throws a head kick but Nasukawa moves out of range.
Nasukawa misses with a wild body shot.
Fiske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiske tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiske throws a combination that misses
and Nasukawa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nasukawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nasukawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasukawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nasukawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fiske throws the left hand but Nasukawa avoids the punch easily.
Fiske throws a sloppy head kick and Nasukawa moves out of range easily.
Nasukawa scores with a shot to the body.
#T1##CL2#
Fiske closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Fiske manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fiske forces Nasukawa back against the cage and clinches.
Nasukawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nasukawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fiske backwards.
Nasukawa lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Fiske manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Fiske looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nasukawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fiske is proving hard to escape from.
Fiske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiske bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nasukawa's guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fiske's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fiske sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nasukawa's guard.
Fiske works his way into full mount! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiske takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiske working the ground and pound effectively.
Fiske cracks Nasukawa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fiske takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiske landing shots from mount.
Fiske raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fiske working the ground and pound effectively.
Fiske lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fiske takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiske working Nasukawa over with strikes here. #T3#
Fiske tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiske is continuing to stall.
Fiske lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fiske postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nasukawa in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nasukawa to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Fiske!
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Event:
WPFC 22 - McDonald vs. Knox
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Tumbles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tumbles connects with the punch.
Fiske shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tumbles as he jumps to the side.
Tumbles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiske fails with a takedown attempt.
Fiske avoids a kick to the body.
Fiske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tumbles sprawls well. Tumbles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiske gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. 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.
Fiske shoots in looking for a takedown but Tumbles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiske's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tumbles scores with the left hand. Fiske knows he should have avoided that one.
Fiske swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tumbles lands a head shot.#T1#
Tumbles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiske.
Tumbles thuds his right hand into Fiske's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tumbles cracks Fiske with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tumbles has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ben Tumbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Tumbles as Fiske shoots in.
Tumbles lands with an overhand left.
Tumbles has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tumbles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiske looks to throw a body kick
and Tumbles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monty Fiske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumbles scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tumbles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fiske has his takedown stuffed
and Tumbles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Tumbles.
Fiske walks into a jab.#T2#
Fiske throws a sloppy head kick and Tumbles moves out of range easily.
Tumbles works the jab nicely.
Tumbles lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiske's head.
Tumbles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tumbles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fiske had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tumbles slaps away a takedown attempt from Fiske, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tumbles scores with a decent looking hook.
Fiske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tumbles counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Fiske clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tumbles.
Fiske blocking some punches.
Fiske tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tumbles just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Fiske is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tumbles to keep the fight standing.
Fiske blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tumbles.
Fiske has Tumbles pressed against the cage, preventing Tumbles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Fiske breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiske throws a lazy right hand but Tumbles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tumbles lands a glancing blow to the side of Fiske's head.
Tumbles lands an overhand right.
Fiske tries to clinch up
and Fiske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiske moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fiske closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tumbles circles away.#T4#
Fiske looks to throw the jab but Tumbles is out of range.
Tumbles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Tumbles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tumbles misses with a body punch.
Fiske jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tumbles walks away with a smile on his face. Fiske gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fiske takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiske walks into a stiff left hand from Tumbles.
Fiske fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tumbles.
Nice straight punches there by Tumbles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tumbles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tumbles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tumbles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tumbles, as that shot connected.
Fiske misses with a takedown attempt
letting Tumbles counter with a right hand.
Fiske has a takedown stuffed.
Tumbles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fiske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumbles swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Fiske instigates a clinch.
Fiske taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tumbles misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fiske manages to break the clinch.
Ben Tumbles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Tumbles.
Tumbles leaves Fiske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tumbles! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tumbles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fiske in his tracks.
Fiske tries to clinch up but Tumbles circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Tumbles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiske with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tumbles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumbles lands a jab to the nose.
Tumbles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiske.
Monty Fiske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tumbles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tumbles lands an overhand right.
Tumbles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiske with a poor takedown
letting Tumbles counter with a right hand.
Tumbles scores with a jab.#CL#
Fiske clinches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tumbles.
Fiske slows down the pace here.
Fiske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tumbles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fiske.
Fiske is working for takedown but Tumbles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tumbles lands a hook that snaps the head of Fiske backwards.
Fiske has Tumbles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tumbles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tumbles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiske has Tumbles pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Fiske is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tumbles is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tumbles.
Fiske jumps guard but Tumbles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Fiske breaks from the clinch.
Fiske with a poor takedown
and Tumbles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiske moves forwards but Tumbles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiske walks into a straight right hand from Tumbles.
Tumbles throws a one two combo.
A head kick by Fiske misses
and Tumbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tumbles cracks Fiske with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiske has his takedown stuffed
and Tumbles counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Tumbles jabs Fiske right on the nose. Fiske blinks but takes it well.
Tumbles connects with a looping right hand.
Fiske closes the distance but Tumbles moves to the side
and Tumbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tumbles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fiske on the side of the head.
Tumbles clobbers Fiske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tumbles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Tumbles.
Tumbles scores with a jab. Fiske acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fiske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tumbles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tumbles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tumbles jabs Fiske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fiske shoots in and drives through. Tumbles sprawls well.
Tumbles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Tumbles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tumbles.
Fiske tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Tumbles moves into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fiske. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fiske just leaning against Tumbles, taking a breather.
Tumbles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiske fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Fiske breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Fiske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tumbles with a jab.
Tumbles clobbers Fiske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Fiske is looking to clinch but Tumbles is avoiding it.
Fiske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tumbles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Tumbles finds it's way through Fiske's defenses.
Tumbles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiske moves away.
Fiske throws a lazy body kick
letting Tumbles counter with a right hand.
Donk. Tumbles catches Fiske right on the button with a cross.
Tumbles blocks a head kick by Fiske.
Fiske shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fiske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tumbles clobbers Fiske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Tumbles does no damage. #T2#
Fiske throws a lazy uppercut
and Tumbles counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tumbles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fiske. Fiske circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fiske ducks right into an uppercut from Tumbles.
Fiske wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Tumbles - just one landing.
Fiske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fiske shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tumbles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Tumbles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tumbles.
Fiske shoots and misses
and Tumbles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tumbles scores with a jab.
Tumbles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tumbles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fiske on the side of the head.
Fiske shoots for a takedown but Tumbles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tumbles. That snapped Fiske's head back.
Tumbles tests Fiske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tumbles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumbles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fiske has his takedown stuffed
and Tumbles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tumbles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fiske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tumbles scores with a nice head shot.
Tumbles lands a nice shot that snaps Fiske's head back.
Fiske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tumbles sprawls well. Tumbles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiske gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Tumbles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tumbles lunges at Fiske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fiske's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Tumbles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tumbles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Tumbles!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Tumbles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monty Fiske (ranked 5194 p4p, 463 weight class) and Lucien Lachance (ranked 3286 p4p, 363 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monty Fiske! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucien Lachance!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiske fails to land the takedown.
Lachance moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiske jumps guard but Lachance stands there with Fiske around his waist. Fiske gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lachance is pressed up against the cage. Fiske has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lachance down to the mat. Lachance avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Fiske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lachance wants it to stay on the feet.
Lachance rushes Fiske and presses him up against the cage.
Fiske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lachance prevents it.
Lachance jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fiske walks away with a smile on his face. Lachance gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachance moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiske jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lachance walks away with a smile on his face. Fiske gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lachance closes the distance and clinches.
Lachance is trying to pull guard but Fiske has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiske has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lachance looking for a triangle here. Fiske is fighting it but it looks tight! Lachance pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fiske is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucien Lachance!
A victorious Lucien Lachance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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