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Event:
Madness 39 Petrov vs Lati
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Usman misses with a looping right.
Usman shoots in looking for a takedown. Fapple tries to sprawl out of it but Usman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fapple manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fapple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Usman throws a lazy uppercut
and Fapple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fapple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fapple's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fapple's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Usman shoots in but Fapple avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fapple looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Fapple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Fapple.
Usman throws a big shot that misses.
Fapple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usman misses with a low kick.
Usman wants to clinch up but Fapple keeps it at a distance.
Usman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Usman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usman scores with a hook.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Usman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fapple works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman 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.#T2#
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Usman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Usman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fapple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fapple swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fapple swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is looking to work some ground and pound but Fapple has wrist control.
Fapple has momentary wrist control but Usman slips an elbow through the middle.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fapple avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Usman lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Usman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fapple avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman looking to pass the guard.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fapple works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Usman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman is pushing down on Fapple's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fapple is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Usman tries to pass to full mount but Fapple defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman slows the pace down in half guard.
Usman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fapple's head.
Fapple is trying to stand up here but Usman is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman slips a nice elbow through Fapple's hands, connecting with Fapple's forehead.
Usman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fapple is trying to stand up here but Usman is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Usman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Usman throws out a powerful jab.
Fapple scores with a crisp jab that stopped Usman in his tracks.
Usman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fapple! But no joy.
Usman lands a lovely overhand right.
Usman dives in for a single leg takedown but Fapple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Usman pushes Fapple up against the cage in a clinch.
Usman wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Usman.
Fapple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Usman misses with a punch to the body.
Fapple wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Usman has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Fapple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fapple enables Usman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fapple manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Usman lands a couple of elbows.
Fapple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fapple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Usman throwing strikes but missing.
Usman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
Kamaru Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman throwing strikes but missing.
Usman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Usman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Fapple wants to get back to his feet but Usman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Usman is pushing down on Fapple's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fapple is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Usman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman.
Usman thows a huge punch but Fapple dodges it nicely.
Usman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fapple defending well though.
Usman working over Fapple with some ground and pound. Fapple looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Usman is taking a breather. Fapple 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.#T3#
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman.
Fapple is staying active underneath Usman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Usman lands a nice short elbow.
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Usman.
Usman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fapple keeps working.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fapple can do to turn this around?
Usman thows a huge punch but Fapple dodges it nicely.
Usman is trying to control the action in half guard but Fapple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Usman lands a nice short elbow.
Usman working over Fapple with some ground and pound. Fapple looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fapple is refusing to be controlled, as Usman sits in half guard. #T4#
Usman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Usman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usman works his way into full mount!
Usman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fapple is bucking up trying to escape but Usman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Usman lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Usman lands a couple of good shots and Fapple has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fapple covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Usman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Usman misses its intended target.
Usman fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fapple looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fapple is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Usman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Usman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fapple is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Usman yanks on the arm and Fapple is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Usman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamaru Usman!
Kamaru Usman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Superior avoids the body shot from Fapple.
Superior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Fapple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Superior misses.
Fapple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Superior. Fapple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fapple throws out a counter right but Superior avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Superior.
Fapple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior throws a hook to the side of Fapple's head but Fapple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Superior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Superfluous Superior has been cut.
Fapple's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fapple's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Superior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fapple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Superior thinking.
Fapple swings for the body but Superior moves out of range.
Superfluous Superior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Superior misses with a body punch
and Fapple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Superior throws a poor cross that misses
and Fapple counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Fapple cracks Superior with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Superior looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fapple finish him?
Fapple looks to land a left hand but Superior moved out of range 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!#TD#
Superior looking to score a takedown here. Fapple is defending well but Superior drives through and ends up in Fapple's guard.
Fapple keeping full guard, as Superior tries to pass.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Fapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Superior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Superior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Superior has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fapple is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Superior yanks on the arm and Fapple is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Superior.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Superfluous Superior!
Superfluous Superior 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:
ICC 23: Island Finale
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Thirdleg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thirdleg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Thirdleg scores with a takedown into Fapple's guard.
Thirdleg stands and throws Fapple's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Thirdleg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fapple has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fapple is trying to buck Thirdleg off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thirdleg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thirdleg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fapple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Fapple is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fapple is letting Thirdleg control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thirdleg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Thirdleg is trying to get an arm triangle but Fapple is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Thirdleg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fapple is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thirdleg yanks on the arm and Fapple is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thirdleg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gumby Thirdleg!
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Event:
ICC 20: Harris v Jantan 3
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Harinck misses with a right hand
letting Fapple counter with a right hand.
Fapple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harinck counters with a nice uppercut.
Fapple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harinck misses with a shot to the body
and Harinck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harinck just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Fapple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harinck works Fapple's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck misses with a right hand
and Fapple counters with a straight right hand.
Fapple walks into a jab.
Fapple throws a poor cross that misses
and Harinck counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Fapple throws a poor cross that misses
and Harinck counters with a nice uppercut.
Fapple looks to land a left hand but Harinck moved out of range nicely.
Fapple throws a lazy right hand but Harinck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Harinck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fapple.
Fapple throws a shot from downtown. Harinck moves away and avoids it.
Fapple misses with an uppercut. Harinck saw that one coming.
Harinck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fapple.
Harinck jabs Fapple right on the nose. Fapple blinks but takes it well.
Fapple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Fapple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fapple throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fapple takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harinck clobbers Fapple with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harinck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fapple.
Harinck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fapple on the side of the head.
Thommy Harinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harinck missing with a left hand there. Fapple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harinck lands a nice hook to Fapple's body. Fapple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thommy Harinck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Harinck throws a lazy right hand but Fapple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harinck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harinck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harinck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Harinck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fapple.
Fapple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fapple in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harinck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fapple.
An attempted straight right counter from Harinck misses the target.
Fapple ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Fapple misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fapple moves away from the strike by Harinck.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Harinck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fapple on the side of the head.
Thommy Harinck is winning the standup battle so far.
Fapple throws a hook to the side of Harinck's head but Harinck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harinck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fapple punishes Harinck's body with a nice straight punch.
Fapple throws an off balance right hand
and Harinck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harinck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harinck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harinck misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Harinck misses with a straight left.
Fapple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harinck scores with a sloppy right hand. Fapple should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Fapple. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harinck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fapple was well out of range. Poor timing from Harinck.
Fapple misses with a straight right.
Harinck swings widly with a right hand
and Fapple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harinck goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fapple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thommy Harinck dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fapple throws a poor cross that misses
and Harinck counters with a left to the body.
Fapple throws a shot from downtown. Harinck moves away and avoids it.
Fapple slips a jab from Harinck.
Harinck throws a jab but it's blocked by Fapple.
Fapple 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.
Harinck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harinck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harinck throws a looping overhand right but Fapple ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fapple! But no joy.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harinck. Fapple does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Fapple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fapple takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harinck throws a poor cross that misses
and Harinck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harinck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fapple.
Fapple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harinck.
Fapple throws out a counter right but Harinck avoids it with no problem.
Harinck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harinck moves away from the strike by Fapple.
Harinck throwing a counter right hand but Fapple manages to avoid it.
Harinck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fapple counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Harinck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fapple's hands.
Fapple throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck counters with a nice body shot.
Harinck throws an off balance right hand
and Fapple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harinck thinking.
Fapple misses with a right hand
and Harinck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harinck missing with a left hand there. Fapple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fapple with a nice cross.
Quincy Fapple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harinck throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Fapple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thommy Harinck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harinck 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Thommy Harinck!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Thommy Harinck!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Thommy Harinck!
Thommy Harinck wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Thommy Harinck started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ICC CN 10: Larsson v Robinson
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Fapple walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fapple moves out of range as Haba strikes.
Fapple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haba digs a good body shot into Fapple's ribs.
Fapple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haba.
#CL2#
Haba clinches with his opponent.
Haba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haba can't find room to land a body shot as Fapple controls the action.
Fapple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haba working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fapple can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Haba.
Haba presses Fapple against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Fapple manages to break the clinch.
Haba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fapple.
#T1#
Haba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haba looks to clinch
letting Fapple counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Phillip Haba has been cut.
Haba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fapple at a distance.
Haba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Haba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phillip Haba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Haba does it's job there.
Haba misses with a few strikes there.
Haba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haba misses with a looping left.
Haba catches Fapple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haba throws an off balance right hand
and Fapple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Haba is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fapple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haba is still on wobbly legs! Can Fapple finish him?
Fapple throws a pinpoint strike between Haba's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Haba crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Fapple scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincy Fapple!
A very excited looking Quincy Fapple made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICC CN 5: Thompson v Yuldashev
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Disgracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fapple but Fapple pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fapple throws out a counter right but Disgracie avoids it with no problem.
Disgracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fapple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Renzo Disgracie has been cut.
Disgracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fapple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fapple's coach down at Island Hammers Fight Camp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fapple's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Disgracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quincy Fapple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Disgracie walks into a straight right hand from Fapple.
Disgracie walks into a stiff left hand from Fapple.
Disgracie takes one on the button.
Disgracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Fapple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disgracie.
Disgracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Disgracie moves to clinch but Fapple breaks away
and Fapple counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Disgracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fapple but Fapple pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Disgracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disgracie ducks under a wild hook from Fapple.
Disgracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Disgracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fapple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Disgracie fails with the takedown
and Fapple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Fapple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Disgracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Disgracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Disgracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie misses with a shot to the body
letting Fapple counter with a right hand. #T1#
Disgracie throws a right hand that misses
and Disgracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Disgracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fapple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fapple scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Disgracie is predictable there
and Fapple counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Disgracie is rocked!
Disgracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fapple.
Fapple misses with a looping right.
Disgracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Disgracie misses with a leg kick
and Fapple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disgracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Fapple staying out of range there.
Fapple throws a jab when Disgracie was well out of range.
Disgracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Disgracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Fapple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fapple sizes up Disgracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fapple throws a jab but it's blocked by Disgracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Fapple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renzo Disgracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fapple throws a big shot that misses.
Disgracie throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fapple counter with a right hand.
Disgracie staying out of range there.
Fapple keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fapple fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disgracie takes a swing at Fapple's ribcage but misses.
Disgracie tries to clinch
and Fapple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD#
Disgracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fapple sprawls well initially but Disgracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fapple is trying to stand back up but Disgracie is controlling him
Disgracie winds up and cracks Fapple with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fapple is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Disgracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Disgracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Disgracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Disgracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fapple's head.
Fapple blocking the ground and pound attempt from Disgracie.
Disgracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Disgracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Disgracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Disgracie.
Disgracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Disgracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Fapple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Disgracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disgracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fapple knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Disgracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Fapple is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Renzo Disgracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Disgracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disgracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Disgracie.
Disgracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Disgracie is looking for a kimura but Fapple is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Disgracie to get the leverage.
Quincy Fapple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fapple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Disgracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renzo Disgracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fapple 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Quincy Fapple!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Quincy Fapple!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Quincy Fapple!
Quincy Fapple wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Quincy Fapple, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ICC 7: Davis v Life
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Finnes is looking to clinch but Fapple is avoiding it.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.
Devon Finnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnes tries to clinch there but Fapple circles away.
The fighters circling - Finnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but Finnes manages to avoid it.
Finnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Finnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fapple.
Fapple thuds his right hand into Finnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fapple avoids the head kick by Finnes.
Fapple keeps the fight on the outside.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.
Fapple stuffs the takedown attempt from Finnes. Finnes gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnes.
An attempted straight right counter from Fapple misses the target.
Fapple scores with a nice strike.
Finnes wants to clinch
and Fapple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Fapple throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnes misses.
Finnes tries to clinch up but Fapple circles away and keeps his distance.
Fapple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fapple cracks Finnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finnes throws a nice looking combination but Fapple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fapple takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Fapple swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Fapple misses the target.
Finnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fapple.
Fapple avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnes tries to clinch there but Fapple circles away.
Finnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fapple's head backwards.
Finnes moves out of range of the strikes.#T2##TD2#
Finnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fapple quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnes is keen to just control but Fapple is a slippery customer.
Finnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finnes is trying to control. Fapple wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finnes stops Fapple from getting back to his feet.
Fapple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fapple tries to get out of the position.
Fapple is refusing to be controlled, as Finnes sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnes tries to clinch up
and Fapple counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Finnes
and Fapple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fapple is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Finnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fapple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finnes is defended easily by Fapple.
Fapple loads up on a big right hand but Finnes slips the punch.
Finnes works over Fapple's head and body with a nice combination.
Finnes misses with a hook
and Fapple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fapple looks to land a right hand but Finnes moved out of range.
It seemed like Finnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Fapple misses its intended target. #T4#
Finnes moves in looking to clinch but Fapple pushes him off.
Fapple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Fapple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fapple drops his hands momentarily and Finnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finnes tries to clinch but Fapple moves out of range.
Fapple throws a hook but Finnes avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnes jabs Fapple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finnes is looking to clinch but Fapple is avoiding it.
Fapple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnes.
Finnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fapple counter with a right hand.
Finnes lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Fapple gets tackled into the cage by Finnes. Finnes maintains the clinch.
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 Quincy Fapple will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fapple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Fapple misses its target.
Finnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finnes tries to clinch up but Fapple circles away and keeps his distance.
Fapple moves away from the strike by Finnes.
Finnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fapple swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fapple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fapple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnes moves in looking to clinch but Fapple pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Fapple tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fapple misses with a body shot.
Finnes stuns Fapple with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but Finnes manages to avoid it.
Finnes darts in trying to clinch
and Fapple counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Fapple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Fapple was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finnes.
Finnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fapple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Fapple misses the target.
Fapple takes one on the button.
Finnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnes throws a head kick that misses
and Finnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finnes duly obliges.
Finnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fapple counters with a stiff right hand.
Fapple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fapple blocks a head kick by Finnes.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but Finnes manages to avoid it.
A big left from Fapple misses.
Finnes slips under a jab.#T2#
Finnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fapple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fapple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finnes slips a straight right by Fapple.
A nice side step and Finnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fapple was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnes.
Fapple's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finnes under the eye.
Fapple loads up on a big right hand but Finnes slips the punch.
A nice side step and Finnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fapple gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fapple circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Finnes to the canvas! Finnes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fapple keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Fapple!
Our winner, Quincy Fapple, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ICC 2
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Fapple misses its intended target.
Tupper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupper throws a series of strikes that have Fapple backpedaling.
Tupper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fapple uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupper has time to react.
Tupper tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Fapple's head coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tupper.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but Tupper manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Fapple lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupper connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fapple. Tupper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramsey Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper dives in for a single leg takedown but Fapple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Nice shot by Fapple.
Fapple listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Fapple. No joy for Tupper on that attempt.
It looked like Fapple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quincy Fapple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Tupper.
Tupper digs a good body shot into Fapple's ribs.#T2#
Tupper blocks a jab.
Fapple is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tupper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fapple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupper misses with a body shot
and Fapple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper misses with a left hand
and Fapple counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupper. Fapple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.
Fapple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fapple throws an overhand right that lands on Tupper's shoulder, as Tupper tries to avoid the shot.
Fapple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupper.
Fapple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Fapple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fapple fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupper on the side of the head.
Fapple scores with a jab to the head.
Tupper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fapple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tupper fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Tupper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fapple sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tupper somewhat.
Fapple swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fapple defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tupper.
Fapple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fapple is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fapple misses with an uppercut. Tupper saw that one coming.
Tupper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupper tries to clinch but Fapple is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fapple defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tupper.
A little feinted left hand from Fapple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tupper tries for a takedown but Fapple sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Fapple dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tupper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fapple scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupper doesn't seem bothered though.
Fapple checks the leg kick.
Tupper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fapple lands a head shot.
Fapple throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Fapple.
Tupper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quincy Fapple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tupper misses the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tupper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fapple has got the better of the exchanges.
Tupper takes a swing at Fapple's ribcage but misses.
Fapple feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuppers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tupper darts in looking for a takedown but Fapple gets double underhooks and turns Tupper into the ropes.
Fapple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupper shoots in for a double leg but Fapple sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.
Fapple misses with a hook.#TD2#
Tupper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fapple quickly recovers to half guard.
Tupper is breathing heavily.
Tupper is trying to control the action in half guard but Fapple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupper passes to full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Tupper has control of Fapple's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fapple regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fapple wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Fapple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fapple tries to get out of the position.
Tupper with shots to the head and body - Fapple looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Tupper controlling from mount.
Tupper looking to ground and pound but Fapple is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Tupper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fapple is now in Tupper's guard. A big mistake from Tupper there, giving up the dominant position!
Tupper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Tupper looking for a guillotine here but Fapple defends easily.
#SUB2#
Fapple avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Tupper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Tupper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fapple uses it to pass to side control.
Tupper tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Fapple has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tupper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Quincy Fapple will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fapple just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupper throws out a counter right but Fapple avoids it with no problem.
Tupper goes for a double leg but Fapple avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Fapple continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupper.
Tupper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupper. That snapped Fapple's head back.
Quincy Fapple is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple loads up on a big right hand but Tupper slips the punch.
Tupper looks for a takedown but Fapple sprawls well.
Quincy Fapple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Tupper.#T1#
Tupper shoots in for a takedown but Fapple shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupper with a poor takedown
and Fapple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fapple counter with a right hand.
Fapple looks to land a left hand but Tupper moved out of range nicely.
Tupper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tupper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fapple as he avoids it easily.
Fapple scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Tupper misses with the body kick#KD#
and Fapple counters with a nice right hand that sends Tupper toppling to the canvas! Tupper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fapple finish him?!#ROC#
Tupper is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fapple circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tupper to the canvas! Tupper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fapple keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Fapple!
A victorious Quincy Fapple thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Fapple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVulture moves away.
Fapple missing with a left hand there. McVulture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fapple fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McVulture on the side of the head.
McVulture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fapple was well out of range. Poor timing from McVulture.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but McVulture manages to avoid it.
McVulture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVulture works Fapple's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Fapple.
Fapple definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVulture misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Fapple counter with a right hand.
McVulture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but McVulture manages to avoid it.
Fapple cracks McVulture with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Fapple walks into a left hand.
Fapple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fapple moves out of range of the strikes.
Fapple misses with a straight right.
Fapple throws the left hand but McVulture avoids the punch easily.
McVulture wants to counter with a clinch but Fapple pushes him away.
McVulture misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Fapple counters with a nice right hand that sends McVulture toppling to the canvas! McVulture scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fapple finish him?!#ROC#
McVulture is rocked!
Fapple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVulture.
McVulture is still on wobbly legs! Can Fapple finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Fapple ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McVulture clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincy Fapple!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Fapple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bessant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fapple moves away.
Bessant throws a body punch but Fapple moves out of range.
Bessant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bessant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fapple is out of range and Bessant settles back down.
A jab from Fapple finds it's way through Bessant's defenses.
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bessant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fapple doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bessant clinches with his opponent.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fapple's elbow.
Fapple lands with a short shot to the head.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Fapple has had enough of the clinch but Bessant keeps him there for the moment.
Bessant has Fapple pressed against the cage.
Fapple blocks an elbow strike.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses.
Fapple takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Quincy Fapple has been cut.
Bessant is leaning against Fapple and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fapple displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bessant up against the cage.
Fapple tries to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling the position.
Bessant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fapple can't break the clinch.
Bessant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fapple's efforts to push away.
A short right from Bessant on the inside. #T2#
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant has Fapple pressed against the cage, preventing Fapple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bessant lands a nice uppercut.
Bessant misses with a punch on the inside.
Fapple is trying to push Bessant away but Bessant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fapple throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
Bessant throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bessant.
Bessant pushes off an throws an elbow but Fapple leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fapple prevents a body shot from Bessant.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
Fapple tries to throw a body punch but Bessant avoids it by throwing Fapple back against the cage.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
Fapple is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fapple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Fapple wants to break free but Bessant has control.
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fapple.
Fapple working hard to break the clinch.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
Bessant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fapple wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bessant is leaning against Fapple and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant lands a damaging elbow.
Fapple tries to break free but Bessant pushes him back against the cage.
Bessant pushes Fapple back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fapple working hard to break the clinch.
Bessant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bessant tries to work over Fapple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fapple letting Bessant take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fapple. #T4#
Bessant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fapple wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bessant has him pressed against the cage.
Fapple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fapple is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bessant is keeping busy.
Fapple wants to break free but Bessant has control.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant has him pressed against the cage.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Fapple 's eye.
Bessant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fapple misses with some punches.
Bessant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fapple is keeping busy.
Bessant works on Fapple's body with a couple of short punches.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quincy Fapple's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fapple tries to move into range but Bessant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bessant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fapple backs up against the cage.
Bessant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bessant defending well as Fapple loads up on a big left hand.
Fapple takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fapple throws a body punch but Bessant moves out of range.
Bessant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fapple takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fapple takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Fapple lands a really nice looking cross but Bessant seems unphased.
Bessant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Bessant lands.
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fapple manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bessant closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Bessant fails to land.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fapple tries to work over Bessant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant controlling the action here for a moment.
Bessant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fapple up against the cage.
Fapple blocks a body shot from Bessant.
John Bessant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Bessant misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of Fapple's head.
Fapple is trying to push Bessant away but Bessant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fapple wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bessant cracks Fapple with a nice body shot.
Bessant has Fapple pressed against the cage, preventing Fapple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bessant stalling.
Bessant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fapple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bessant lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bessant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fapple is trying to break free.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant lands a hook that snaps the head of Fapple backwards. #T3#
Bessant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fapple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fapple or not.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Fapple 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant.
Stalling in the clinch from Bessant.
Fapple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fapple's elbow.
Bessant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bessant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fapple tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
Fapple is trying to stall.
#T4#
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fapple's elbow.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant struggles to land a body shot inside as Fapple controls his hands.
Bessant is working Fapple over against the cage.
Bessant tries to work over Fapple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant keeps control of Fapple as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Fapple lands with a left to the head.
Fapple blocks a body shot from Bessant.
Fapple is trying to break free.
Fapple is trying to break the clinch but Bessant is controlling him.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fapple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bessant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fapple backwards.
Bessant presses Fapple against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Fapple controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bessant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quincy Fapple'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#
Nice straight punches there by Bessant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bessant.
Bessant misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Bessant coming out on top.
Bessant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bessant with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bessant. Those never looked like landing.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Fapple misses the target. #T1#
A jab lands there for Fapple.
A left and a right from Bessant both land. Nice combination.
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fapple manages to avoid it.
Bessant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fapple appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bessant dips to his left and cracks Fapple with an uppercut!
Fapple throws a jab when Bessant was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Bessant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bessant.
Bessant lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bessant lands a right hook to the body.
Bessant tries to clinch
and Bessant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bessant lands with a straight right. Fapple didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Bessant moves into range and clinches up with Fapple.
Fapple lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bessant wants to stall.
#BC#
Fapple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bessant throws out a loose jab but Fapple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fapple walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Bessant. #T3#
Bessant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Fapple is just out of range.
Fapple has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bessant finds it's way round the side to connect with Fapple's head.
Nice jab there from Bessant. #ROC2#
Fapple is rocked!
Bessant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fapple moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bessant misses with a wild body shot.
Bessant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Fapple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bessant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bessant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bessant throws a good cross that connects.
Bessant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fapple was well out of range. Poor timing from Bessant.
Bessant scores with a nice right hand.
Fapple throws a hook to the side of Bessant's head but Bessant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fapple lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fapple circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fapple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bessant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bessant 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bessant!
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