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Event:
WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Kesik rushes Uno and presses him up against the cage.
Kesik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kesik working aggressively here.
Kesik tries to throw a body punch but Uno avoids it by throwing Kesik back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kesik.
Uno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uno. #CUT#It looks like Cezary Kesik has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uno.
Uno lands a damaging elbow.
Uno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kesik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kesik looks winded!
Uno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Uno.
Uno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kesik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Uno drops Kesik with a big knee straight up the middle! Kesik is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Kesik is rocked!
Uno feints a jab and as Kesik dips his head, Uno unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kesik right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kesik falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Uno smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teiji Uno!
Teiji Uno gave a mention to Kore Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WCF Monday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Kesik darts in and clinches Smalls up against the cage.#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Kesik should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Kesik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kesik crunches a lovely knee into Smalls's ribcage.
Smalls avoids the elbow strike from Kesik, against the cage.
Smalls throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Smalls throws a series of punches but Kesik avoids them all with ease.
Smalls dips to his left and cracks Kesik with an uppercut!
Kesik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Kesik moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Smalls tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kesik tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Kesik back against the cage. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kesik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kesik wants to stall.
Smalls on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smalls taking a breather.
Kesik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smalls avoids it.
Kesik is trying to maintain a safe position but Smalls gets an underhook and turns Kesik into the cage.#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kesik moves into range and clinches up with Smalls.
Smalls lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kesik moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Smalls lands a body punch.
Kesik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kesik can't find room to land a body shot as Smalls controls the action.
Kesik tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Kesik is pushing Smalls up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kesik tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kesik tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Kesik missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kesik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smalls.#CL2#
Smalls tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls managing to block the knees to the body from Kesik.
#T3#
Kesik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smalls avoids it.#BC#
Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kesik takes the fight into the clinch.
Kesik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smalls will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kesik up against the cage.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Smalls avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smalls - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kesik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smalls's brow. #BC#
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Smalls gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kesik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kesik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smalls seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kesik can turn it around.#BC#
Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Kesik clinches up with Smalls and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kesik needs to keep his hands up - Smalls had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Kesik closes the distance and pushes Smalls back into the cage.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Smalls avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kesik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smalls's brow. #BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kesik rushes Smalls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kesik trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Smalls tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kesik has a couple of punches blocked by Smalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cezary Kesik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Smalls gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smalls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Smalls.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kesik fails to land. #BC#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kesik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smalls is defending well for now.
Kesik is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Kesik tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kesik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kesik can't find room to land a body shot as Smalls controls the action.
Kesik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Good body shot from Smalls.
#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kesik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Smalls counters with a crisp one two that drops Kesik! Smalls thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kesik to his feet! Kesik is in big trouble!#ROC#Kesik is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Smalls knocks Kesik out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jupiter Smalls! |
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Event:
WCF 24: Diaz vs Hartmann
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naroggu misses with a double jab
and Kesik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naroggu keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Naroggu.
Naroggu misses with a combination
and Kesik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kesik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naroggu.
Naroggu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kesik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naroggu's hands.
Naroggu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Kesik tries to work over Naroggu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kesik is looking to control Naroggu's arms but Naroggu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kesik has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Kesik's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naroggu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kesik clinches up with Naroggu and pushes him back against the cage.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Naroggu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kesik after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Naroggu blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Naroggu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naroggu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Naroggu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naroggu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naroggu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naroggu shoots in for a takedown but Kesik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kesik is looking to clinch.
Naroggu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Naroggu does no damage.
Naroggu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kesik circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Kesik moves into the clinch.
Naroggu wants a takedown but no success here.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tirako Naroggu.
Good body shot from Kesik.
Kesik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kesik avoiding damage as Naroggu throws knees to the body.
Naroggu is trying to push Kesik away but Kesik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kesik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naroggu backwards.
Kesik avoids a wild elbow strike from Naroggu.
Kesik trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Kesik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naroggu or not.
Naroggu looks winded!
Kesik scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Naroggu breaks the clinch.
Naroggu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesik.#CL#
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kesik.
Naroggu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Naroggu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kesik.
Kesik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesik being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Naroggu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kesik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naroggu misses with a shot to the body
letting Kesik counter with a right hand. #T3#
Naroggu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kesik sprawls well. Kesik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naroggu gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Kesik pushes Naroggu up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Naroggu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesik wants to clinch.#TD2#
Naroggu feints and as Kesik raises his hands in defense, Naroggu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Kesik wriggles free and stands up.
Naroggu misses with an uppercut
letting Kesik counter with a right hand.
Kesik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Naroggu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Naroggu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kesik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naroggu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naroggu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kesik counters with a three punch combo that has Naroggu backing up. Naroggu nods at Kesik to acknowledge the strikes.
Naroggu throws the kick towards the body but Kesik avoids it.
Kesik throws a big counter combination but Naroggu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kesik doesn't manage to clinch there - Naroggu circles away.
#CL#
Kesik clinches up against the cage.
Naroggu stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Naroggu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kesik can't fight it off and eventually Naroggu manages to take the fight to the floor. Kesik looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Naroggu throws a strike but Kesik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Naroggu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kesik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naroggu wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Cezary Kesik will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Kesik misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Naroggu. No joy for Kesik on that attempt.
Naroggu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kesik moves in looking to clinch but Naroggu pushes him off.
Naroggu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kesik.
Naroggu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kesik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naroggu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kesik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naroggu but Naroggu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naroggu! But no joy.
Naroggu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kesik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naroggu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kesik fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik wants to clinch up but Naroggu keeps it at a distance.
Naroggu throws a counter combo.
Kesik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kesik walks into a jab.
Tirako Naroggu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naroggu throws a series of punches but Kesik moves out of range.
Cezary Kesik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kesik ducks right into an uppercut from Naroggu.
Naroggu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesik.
It seemed like Naroggu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Naroggu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesik.
Kesik closes the distance and clinches up with Naroggu, looking for a takedown. Kesik pushes Naroggu against the cage but Naroggu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezary Kesik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Naroggu. Those never looked like landing.
Kesik misses with a double jab.
Naroggu looks to land a left hand but Kesik moved out of range nicely.
Naroggu throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kesik counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kesik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kesik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kesik fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Naroggu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kesik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kesik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naroggu advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naroggu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Naroggu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kesik turns into him and now he's in Naroggu's guard.
#SUB2#
Naroggu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kesik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Kesik wanted to stand there but Naroggu had control of the position.
Naroggu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naroggu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naroggu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Naroggu won't let him. #SUB2#
Naroggu has his foot on Kesik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kesik works his way back into a safe position though.
Kesik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naroggu's guard.#SUB2#
Naroggu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naroggu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirako Naroggu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Naroggu looks to land a combination. Kesik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Naroggu tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Naroggu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Naroggu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kesik avoids it.
Kesik can't find room to land a body shot as Naroggu controls the action.
Kesik trying to land knees to the body.
Naroggu has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kesik pushes off an throws an elbow but Naroggu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kesik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Naroggu avoiding damage as Kesik throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik working Naroggu over with knees to the body.
Naroggu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kesik taking a breather.
Naroggu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kesik is defending well for now.#BC2#
Naroggu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kesik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Naroggu's guard.
Naroggu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kesik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Naroggu is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Kesik gets to his feet. Naroggu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Naroggu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Naroggu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Naroggu has closed the distance and engaged Kesik in a clinch.
Kesik is leaning against Naroggu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kesik presses Naroggu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naroggu is trying to break the clinch but Kesik is controlling him.
Naroggu takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naroggu trying to land knees to the body.
Kesik scores with a shot to the side of Naroggu's head. #T2#
Kesik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kesik scores a nice knee to the body.
Kesik lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kesik is leaning against Naroggu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kesik - that landed with a thud.
Kesik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kesik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesik is looking to clinch but Naroggu is avoiding it.
Kesik tries to clinch but Naroggu moves out of range.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch but Naroggu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kesik is looking to clinch.
Kesik blocks a head kick by Naroggu.
Tirako Naroggu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kesik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naroggu misses with a leg kick.
Kesik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naroggu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Kesik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Naroggu's waist but Naroggu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kesik off to one side.
Naroggu with a poor takedown
and Kesik counters with a two punch combo.
Naroggu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naroggu keeps the fight on the outside.
Naroggu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kesik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kesik moves in looking to clinch but Naroggu pushes him off.
Kesik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kesik wants to clinch.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naroggu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kesik shoots in but Naroggu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naroggu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Naroggu gets a double leg takedown into Kesik's guard.
Naroggu wants to pass the guard but Kesik is keeping the position.#T4#
Naroggu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naroggu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naroggu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naroggu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Naroggu won't allow Kesik to get back to his feet.
Naroggu is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezary Kesik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kesik 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cezary Kesik!
A relieved looking Cezary Kesik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCF 21: Orion vs Diaz
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a jab.
Kesik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kesik keeps him there for the moment.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kesik keeps him there for the moment.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Kesik misses with a punch to the body.
Kesik misses with a punch to the body.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kesik.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cezary Kesik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kesik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kesik jabs at Jones's body.
Kesik tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with a body shot.
Kesik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kesik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kesik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kesik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kesik wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kesik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kesik moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesik.
Kesik gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Kesik is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones jabs Kesik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kesik tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kesik dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Kesik's head and hops out.
Jones thuds his right hand into Kesik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Kesik's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kesik walks into a left hand.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Kesik is breathing heavily.
Kesik loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kesik is rocked!
Kesik tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kesik tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kesik back against the cage.
Kesik is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leron Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kesik tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kesik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Kesik persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezary Kesik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Kesik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kesik right on the button. Kesik goes down! Jones follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jones gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leron Jones! |
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Event:
WCF 18: Dudayev vs Zwirn
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Frezminko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kesik lands a leg kick that knocks Frezminko off balance momentarily.
Frezminko tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Frezminko drives through and clinches with Kesik against the cage.
Kesik leaning against his opponent.
Frezminko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
Kesik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Kesik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Kesik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kesik tries to throw a body punch but Frezminko avoids it by throwing Kesik back against the cage.
Frezminko pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Kesik gets a double leg takedown into Frezminko's guard.
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!
Frezminko is pulling down on Kesik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kesik, at least for the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Frezminko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kesik escapes and throws Frezminko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Frezminko tries to buck Kesik off but Kesik is having none of it.#SU#
Kesik has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kesik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frezminko.
#CL#
Kesik darts in and clinches Frezminko up against the cage.#T2#
Kesik lands an elbow just above Frezminko 's eye.
Frezminko tries to pull guard but Kesik holds him up against the cage and eventually Frezminko drops back down to his feet.
Frezminko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kesik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frezminko wants to stall.
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Kesik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kesik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frezminko avoids it.#BC#
Kesik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frezminko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliazir Frezminko.
Kesik working aggressively here.
Kesik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Kesik is stalling here.
Frezminko takes an elbow to the temple.
Frezminko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kesik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frezminko's defenses.
Frezminko is trying to push Kesik away but Kesik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frezminko's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Eliazir Frezminko has been cut.
Frezminko looks winded!
Frezminko tries to pull guard but Kesik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kesik.
Kesik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kesik rushes Frezminko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik lands a knee to the body.
Kesik digs a right hand into Frezminko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frezminko's gas tank. #T4#
Kesik lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kesik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kesik clinches up against the cage.
Kesik tries a knee to the head but Frezminko blocks it.
Frezminko blocking some punches.
Kesik stalls.
Kesik lands an elbow just above Frezminko 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kesik.
Kesik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frezminko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kesik pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Kesik closes the distance and pushes Frezminko back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezary Kesik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eliazir Frezminko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Kesik gets a takedown into half guard.
Frezminko tries to kick Kesik off in order to stand up. Kesik Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Frezminko is looking to get back to his feet here but Kesik is keeping cool and he's managed to take Frezminko's back.
Frezminko prevents Kesik from getting a body triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik gets his hands free as Frezminko looks to control. #T1#
Kesik is hanging on to Frezminko's back as he tries to escape.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU#
Kesik decides to stand up.#CL#
Kesik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frezminko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frezminko is breathing heavily.
Kesik has Frezminko pressed against the cage.
Kesik lands a right hand.
Kesik prevents Frezminko from breaking the clinch.
Kesik landing knees to the body.
Kesik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Frezminko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frezminko's defenses.
Kesik lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kesik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kesik lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kesik moves into the clinch.
Kesik lands an elbow inside.
Frezminko blocks a body shot from Kesik.
Kesik missing with knees to the body.
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frezminko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kesik lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Frezminko shoots in for a takedown but Kesik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Kesik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kesik slowing the pace effectively.
Kesik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kesik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kesik lands a shot to the body.
Kesik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frezminko can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kesik breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kesik drives through and clinches with Frezminko against the cage.
#BC#
Kesik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kesik has a takedown stuffed.
Cezary Kesik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kesik dives in for a single leg takedown but Frezminko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frezminko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kesik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4##CL#
Kesik moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kesik.
Kesik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frezminko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Kesik slowing the pace effectively.
Kesik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frezminko's defenses.
Kesik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kesik lands an elbow inside that Frezminko shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Kesik as the two fighters clinch.
Kesik lands a nice knee to the body.
Frezminko takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#
Frezminko is rocked!
Kesik lands with a left to the head.
Frezminko is still on wobbly legs! Can Kesik finish him?
Frezminko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Kesik on the inside.
Kesik lands a shoulder strike.
Kesik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frezminko backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezary Kesik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eliazir Frezminko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kesik forces Frezminko back against the cage and clinches.
Kesik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frezminko backwards.
Come on Kesik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frezminko darts in looking for a takedown but Kesik gets double underhooks and turns Frezminko into the cage.
Kesik throwing a counter right hand but Frezminko manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kesik clinches up with Frezminko and pushes him back against the cage.
Kesik unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Frezminko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kesik is unloading with more strikes now! Frezminko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cezary Kesik!
Cezary Kesik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WCF 15: Hradek vs Petrov
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Frezminko takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Kesik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frezminko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kesik controls his hands.
Kesik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kesik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frezminko wants to break free but Kesik has control.
Frezminko is trying to pull guard but Kesik has him pressed against the cage.
Kesik stops a takedown attempt from Frezminko.
Frezminko tries to pull guard but Kesik holds him up against the cage and eventually Frezminko drops back down to his feet.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliazir Frezminko.
Kesik throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kesik gets tackled into the cage by Frezminko. Frezminko maintains the clinch.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Frezminko in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frezminko is working for takedown but Kesik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frezminko has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Frezminko clinches up with Kesik and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
Kesik rushes Frezminko and presses him up against the cage.
Frezminko tries to land knees in the clinch but Kesik avoids the damage to the body.
Kesik lands an elbow just above Frezminko 's eye.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kesik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kesik working aggressively here.
Kesik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frezminko is defending well for now.#BC#
Kesik breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kesik forces Frezminko back against the cage and clinches.
Frezminko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Kesik.
Kesik controlling the action here for a moment.
Frezminko is trying to pull guard but Kesik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Kesik.
Frezminko looks winded!
Kesik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frezminko backwards.
Kesik lands a hook that snaps the head of Frezminko backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kesik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frezminko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kesik cracks Frezminko with a nice body shot.
Kesik digs a right hand into Frezminko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frezminko's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
Cezary Kesik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kesik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frezminko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frezminko shoots in for a takedown but Kesik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kesik tries for a takedown but Frezminko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kesik darts in and clinches Frezminko up against the cage.
A short right from Kesik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kesik. #T3#
Kesik lands a left hand.
Kesik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kesik lands an elbow inside that Frezminko shrugs off.
Kesik stalling in the clinch.
Kesik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kesik has closed the distance and engaged Frezminko in a clinch.
#BC#
Kesik breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kesik has closed the distance and engaged Frezminko in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kesik.
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frezminko is fending him off so far but Kesik persists. Nope, Frezminko circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kesik closes the distance and pushes Frezminko back into the cage.#T4#
Frezminko blocks a body shot from Kesik.
Kesik leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kesik lands a knee to the body.
Kesik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
Frezminko slips a straight right by Kesik.#CL#
Kesik closes the distance and pushes Frezminko back into the cage.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Frezminko avoids the damage to the body.
Kesik tries a body shot but Frezminko blocks it.
Frezminko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kesik cracks Frezminko with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezary Kesik dominated that round.
That's time! Kesik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Kesik rushes Frezminko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kesik crunches a lovely knee into Frezminko's ribcage.
Kesik landing knees to the body.
Kesik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frezminko up against the cage.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Frezminko in his tracks for a moment.
Kesik prevents Frezminko from breaking the clinch.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kesik has a couple of punches blocked by Frezminko.
Kesik tries a body shot but Frezminko blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kesik breaks from the clinch.
Frezminko misses with a body punch
and Frezminko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kesik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frezminko is breathing heavily.
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frezminko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kesik. #T1#
Come on Kesik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kesik has Frezminko pressed against the cage.
Kesik digs a right hand into Frezminko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frezminko's gas tank.
Kesik lands a good knee to the midsection. Frezminko won't want to take too many of those.
Kesik lands a nice knee to the body.
Kesik lands a nice elbow.
Kesik missing with knees to the body.
Kesik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kesik stalling in the clinch.
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kesik misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kesik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kesik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Kesik clinches with his opponent.
Kesik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frezminko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kesik landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Kesik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kesik misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kesik has Frezminko up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frezminko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Frezminko takes an elbow to the temple.
Kesik taking a breather.
Kesik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frezminko avoids it.
Kesik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kesik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kesik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frezminko can do to turn this around?#T3##BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kesik moves into range and clinches up with Frezminko.
Kesik misses with a body punch.
Frezminko is trying to pull guard but Kesik has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Kesik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kesik landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kesik as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Kesik.
Kesik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frezminko or not.
Kesik is stalling here.
Kesik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kesik connects with a knee to the head.
Kesik tries to throw a body punch but Frezminko avoids it by throwing Kesik back against the cage.
Kesik lands a right hand.
Frezminko is trying to force a seperation but Kesik has the dominant position.
Kesik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kesik misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kesik landing knees to the body.
Kesik tries to work over Frezminko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frezminko jumps guard but Kesik stands there with Frezminko around his waist. Frezminko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezary Kesik dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kesik throws a nice looking combination but Frezminko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Frezminko clinches up with Kesik and pushes him back against the cage.
Kesik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frezminko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kesik struggles to land a body shot inside as Frezminko controls his hands.
Frezminko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kesik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frezminko's elbow.
A short right from Kesik.
Kesik controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kesik clinches up with Frezminko and pushes him back against the cage.
Kesik tries a body shot but Frezminko blocks it.
Frezminko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frezminko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Kesik stalling in the clinch.
Kesik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frezminko is trying to pull guard but Kesik has him pressed against the cage.
Kesik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frezminko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frezminko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Kesik to work.
Kesik missing with knees to the body.
Kesik misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kesik.
#BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kesik drives through and clinches with Frezminko against the cage.
#BC#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kesik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frezminko, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kesik darts in looking for a takedown but Frezminko gets double underhooks and turns Kesik into the cage.
Cezary Kesik is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kesik has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kesik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kesik misses with a body punch.
Kesik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frezminko or not.
Frezminko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kesik is stalling here.
Kesik stalls.
A body shot lands from Kesik.
Frezminko taking a breather. #T3#
Kesik digs a right hand underneath Frezminko's ribcage. Frezminko let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kesik instigates a clinch.
Kesik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kesik pushes Frezminko up against the cage in a clinch.
Frezminko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kesik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kesik has Frezminko pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kesik.
Kesik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frezminko backwards.
Kesik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frezminko up against the cage.#T4#
Frezminko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kesik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kesik is pushing Frezminko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kesik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frezminko up against the cage.
Kesik gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Kesik.
Kesik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frezminko avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezary Kesik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kesik 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cezary Kesik!
Our winner, Cezary Kesik, 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:
WCF 12: Khumpai vs Purcell
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Kesik is trying to break free.#TD2#
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Kesik is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kesik's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunnarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kesik being controlled here, momentarily.
Kesik has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kesik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kesik is breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kesik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson distracts Kesik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gunnarsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kesik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kesik is retaining full guard.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Gunnarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson with a nice head shot there.
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kesik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gunnarsson has Kesik in his guard.#REVR##T1##ES2#
Gunnarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kesik off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kesik is trying to defend but Gunnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kesik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunnarsson. #T2#
Kesik is trying to stand up here but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Kesik taking some punishment here, with Gunnarsson in his half guard.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kesik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kesik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesik is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunnarsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gunnarsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kesik's head.
Amadeus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson working over Kesik with some ground and pound. Kesik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Gunnarsson winds up and cracks Kesik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnarsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Gunnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gunnarsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gunnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Gunnarsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kesik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gunnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Kesik. Kesik maintains the clinch.
Gunnarsson has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kesik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeus Gunnarsson.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Gunnarsson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Amadeus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Kesik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Gunnarsson tightens his grip and picks Kesik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kesik manages to land in guard.
Gunnarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kesik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson postures up in Kesik's guard and throws a big left but Kesik blocks it.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunnarsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Kesik is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunnarsson postures up in Kesik's guard and throws a big left but Kesik blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kesik pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gunnarsson tightens his grip and picks Kesik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kesik manages to land in guard.
Gunnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of digs.
Gunnarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Gunnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kesik has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kesik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Gunnarsson is in close to Kesik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunnarsson cracks Kesik with a solid left hand.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amadeus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunnarsson works over Kesik with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadeus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadeus Gunnarsson!
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 24983 p4p, 559 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 5962 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kesik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kękę - Presja. Cezary Kesik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cezary Kesik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
OBrien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kesik forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Kesik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kesik jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Kesik around his waist. Kesik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezary Kesik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kesik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kesik (0) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien tightening his grip on Kesik, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien working for a choke but Kesik is defending well.
Kesik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik fending off the submission attempt from OBrien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien working for a choke but Kesik is defending well.
Kesik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of OBrien's arms.
OBrien looking for the choke but no joy.
OBrien is persistently looking for the submission but Kesik is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kesik is defending well though. OBrien let's go of the attempt for now.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kesik trying to control the action but OBrien just sinks the hooks in.
OBrien looking to break Kesik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kesik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise OBrien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien looking to break Kesik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kesik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise OBrien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien avoiding Kesik 's attempts to control his hands.
OBrien is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
OBrien goes for an armbar but Kesik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kesik. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (2) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kesik wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OBrien is looking for a triangle but Kesik pushes his legs off easily.
Kesik being controlled here momentarily.
Kesik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kesik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien pulls Kesik in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Kesik postures up.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (2) vs (6) OBrien
Kesik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kesik has OBrien pulled in close to control his posture.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Kesik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kesik manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Kesik's guard.
OBrien content to stall in guard here.
It looks like OBrien might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
OBrien 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Kesik is retaining full guard.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kesik keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OBrien 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.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kesik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Kesik keeps moving.
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kesik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (4) vs (6) OBrien
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (4) vs (8) OBrien
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kesik looking to control.
Kesik 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.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Kesik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kesik manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Kesik's guard.
Kesik trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kesik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kesik keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien pushing down on Kesik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Kesik defends the submission attempt.
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien looks winded!
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is looking for a kimura but Kesik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OBrien to get the leverage.
Kesik wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Kesik is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Kesik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Kesik is having none of it.
OBrien trying to control from Kesik's half guard. Kesik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kesik is keeping the position for now.
OBrien 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.
Kesik controls OBrien momentarily but OBrien frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kesik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kesik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OBrien has Kesik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (6) vs (8) OBrien
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 8 to 6.
Peter OBrien 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:
WCF Wednesday Night Fights 1
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Kesik throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Villante counters with a nice right hand that sends Kesik toppling to the canvas! Kesik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Villante finish him?!#CL#
Kesik drives through and clinches with Villante against the ropes.
Kesik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Villante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Villante lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Villante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Villante circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kesik to the canvas! Kesik doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Villante keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricard Villante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kesik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stibelis's guard.#SU#
Kesik stands and steps away. Stibelis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Kesik drives through with a takedown into Stibelis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Stibelis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kesik has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stibelis blocks the elbow strike.
Kesik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stibelis is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stibelis managing to block the knees to the body from Kesik.
Stibelis being controlled against the cage.
Stibelis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Stibelis successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Kesik stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Stibelis tries to pull guard but Kesik won't allow it.
Kesik lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Janis Stibelis has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Stibelis jumps guard and drags Kesik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kesik postures up.
Stibelis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kesik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Kesik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch combination from Stibelis misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kesik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stibelis is defending well for now.
Stibelis is working for takedown but Kesik is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Stibelis.
Stibelis looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kesik.
Kesik has Stibelis pushed against the cage.
Stibelis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kesik to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD#
Kesik gets a takedown into half guard.
Stibelis is looking to control Kesik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stibelis avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stibelis pushes Kesik off looking to stand but Kesik dives back in and keeps control.
#SU#
Kesik decides to stand up.
Cezary Kesik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kesik moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kesik throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Kesik missing with knees to the body.
Kesik prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Kesik.
Stibelis tries to pull guard but Kesik won't allow it.
Kesik lands a shoulder strike.
Kesik slows down the pace here.
Stibelis fails to pull guard.
Stibelis jumps guard but Kesik stands there with Stibelis around his waist. Stibelis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kesik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stibelis, pushing him back against the cage.
Kesik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kesik misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Stibelis avoiding damage as Kesik throws knees to the body.
We've been informed that Stibelis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Stibelis tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kesik.
#BC#
Kesik breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Stibelis tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kesik missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Stibelis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stibelis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Kesik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Kesik takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kesik. #BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezary Kesik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janis Stibelis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kesik closes the distance and pushes Stibelis back into the cage.
Stibelis blocks the elbow strike.
Kesik stops a takedown attempt from Stibelis.
Kesik looking to throw knees to the head but Stibelis is blocking nicely.
Kesik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kesik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stibelis can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kesik.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kesik.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kesik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kesik gets a clinch.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kesik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stibelis is breathing heavily.#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch.
Stibelis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kesik. Kesik obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kesik pushes Stibelis up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Kesik has Stibelis pushed against the cage.
Kesik misses with a knee strike.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Stibelis avoids the damage to the body.
Kesik pushes Stibelis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kesik is pushing Stibelis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kesik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stibelis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kesik just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kesik.
Kesik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kesik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesik prevents the takedown attempt.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Stibelis.
Kesik trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Kesik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stibelis has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kesik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kesik rushes Stibelis and presses him up against the cage.
Kesik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stibelis avoids it.
Kesik lands a body punch.
Stibelis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stibelis is defending well for now.
Kesik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stibelis.
Kesik tries to land a knee to the head but Stibelis blocks with his arms.
Kesik scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kesik has Stibelis pushed against the cage.#T3##BC#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kesik has Stibelis up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kesik breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stibelis has Kesik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik can't find room to land a body shot as Stibelis controls the action.
Kesik stalls.
A short uppercut from Kesik.
Stibelis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kesik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kesik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kesik tries a body shot but Stibelis blocks it.
#T4#
Stibelis can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kesik has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Kesik.
Kesik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kesik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Stibelis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stibelis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Kesik stands and steps away. Stibelis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kesik rushes Stibelis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik lands with a left to the head.
Kesik tries to work over Stibelis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kesik.
Stibelis takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezary Kesik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janis Stibelis'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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kesik pushes Stibelis up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kesik - that landed with a thud.
Kesik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kesik digs a right hand into Stibelis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stibelis's gas tank.
Kesik lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kesik clinches.
Stibelis tries to pull guard but Kesik won't allow it.
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stibelis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kesik lands a right hand.
Kesik is leaning against Stibelis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stibelis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kesik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stibelis up against the cage.
Stibelis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stibelis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Kesik.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kesik throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stibelis shoots in for a double leg but Kesik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Kesik pushes Stibelis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kesik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stibelis backwards. #BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kesik throws a head kick that misses.
Stibelis misses with a takedown attempt - Kesik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Stibelis.
Kesik lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Stibelis tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kesik is working Stibelis over against the cage.
Kesik stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Kesik.
Stibelis prevents a body shot from Kesik.
Stibelis is trying to pull guard but Kesik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kesik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kesik is pushing Stibelis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kesik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kesik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kesik.#T3#
Stibelis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kesik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kesik.
A right hand to the body from Kesik.
Kesik digs a right hand underneath Stibelis's ribcage. Stibelis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stibelis blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Stibelis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Kesik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Kesik clinches.
Kesik lands a nice shot to the body.
Stibelis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stibelis's defenses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kesik.
Kesik missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stibelis dives in for a single leg takedown but Kesik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Stibelis tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kesik lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kesik.
Kesik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stibelis is defending well for now.
Stibelis looking for a takedown.
Stibelis managing to block the knees to the body from Kesik.
Stibelis jumps guard but Kesik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kesik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Janis Stibelis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cezary Kesik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stibelis throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezary Kesik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kesik 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cezary Kesik!
Our winner, Cezary Kesik, 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:
ACE20 Gracie vs Bongrips
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferguson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kesik tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Kesik has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kesik.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Kesik struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Kesik landing knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Kesik is controlling the position.
Kesik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kesik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kesik crunches a lovely knee into Ferguson's ribcage.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Kesik digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kesik lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Ferguson has been cut.#BC2#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Kesik has the dominant position.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Ferguson takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kesik.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kesik lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferguson can't break the clinch.
Kesik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kesik throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kesik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Kesik looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Kesik pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
Kesik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Kesik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Kesik keeps him there for the moment.
Kesik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Kesik throws knees to the body.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Kesik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kesik has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kesik pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kesik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kesik has double underhooks.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Kesik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Kesik breaks from the clinch.
Kesik throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Kesik lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kesik after a bit of a struggle.
Kesik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Kesik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kesik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kesik is leaning against Ferguson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kesik tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Kesik back against the cage. #T4#
Kesik lands a nice knee to the body.
Kesik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Kesik on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesik gets through Ferguson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kesik breaks the clinch.
Kesik avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
As Ferguson backs off Kesik throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Kesik clinches. #BC2#
Kesik breaks from the clinch.
Kesik fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kesik lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Kesik is controlling the position.
Kesik scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezary Kesik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Ferguson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kesik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kesik scores with a knee to the head.
Kesik controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kesik breaks the clinch.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kesik tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Kesik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kesik is working Ferguson over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kesik doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Kesik clinches up against the cage.
Kesik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kesik lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Ferguson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesik lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesik lands an elbow inside.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Kesik lands with a right to the head.
Kesik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kesik.
A shot in the inside from Kesik.
Nice elbow from Kesik.
Kesik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kesik presses Ferguson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kesik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kesik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kesik lands a knee to the body.
Kesik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kesik.
Kesik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kesik.
Kesik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cezary Kesik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Kesik on the inside. #BC2#
Kesik breaks the clinch.
Kesik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kesik off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferguson misses its target.#CL2#
Kesik moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kesik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferguson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kesik can turn it around.
Kesik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Kesik keeps him there for the moment.
Kesik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kesik lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kesik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Kesik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Kesik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kesik has him pressed against the cage.
Kesik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kesik.
Kesik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kesik lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson throws a head punch that misses.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Kesik working Ferguson over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kesik manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Kesik closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Kesik.
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!
Kesik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Kesik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Kesik.
Kesik lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
Ferguson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kesik has double underhooks.
Kesik lands an elbow inside.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Kesik digs a right hand into Ferguson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferguson's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kesik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kesik lands a nice uppercut.
Kesik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezary Kesik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kesik throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Kesik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kesik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kesik moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Kesik is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Jim Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
Kesik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson shoots for a takedown but Kesik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kesik dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
#CL2#
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kesik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferguson.
Kesik lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Kesik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Kesik clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kesik presses Ferguson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kesik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Kesik lands a nice elbow.
Kesik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kesik controlling the action here for a moment.
Kesik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kesik keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kesik lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kesik lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Kesik is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kesik is defended easily by Ferguson.#T2#
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kesik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kesik moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kesik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kesik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferguson's brow. #BC2#
Kesik breaks the clinch.
Kesik doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
#TD2#
Kesik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Kesik escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jim Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kesik moves away.
Jim Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kesik is looking to clinch.
Ferguson swings for the body but Kesik moves out of range.
It seemed like Kesik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferguson!
Cezary Kesik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kesik stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Kesik.
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Kesik rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kesik can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
#T4##BC2#
Kesik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ferguson pushes Kesik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Kesik keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kesik tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson is trying to force a seperation but Kesik has the dominant position.
Ferguson is trying to push Kesik away but Kesik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kesik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kesik leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezary Kesik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kesik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cezary Kesik!
During a confident post fight interview, Cezary Kesik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jim Ferguson spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't think I could suck any worse. I was wrong. Time to retire'.
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Event:
ACE 16 Holland vs Tsaegallae
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Kesik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longstreet as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Kesik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Longstreet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kesik backwards.
Kesik taking a breather.
Kesik is trying to push Longstreet away but Longstreet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Longstreet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kesik.
Longstreet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longstreet lands a knee to the body.
Kesik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kesik looks winded!
Kesik working hard to break the clinch.
Kesik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kesik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kesik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Longstreet lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Longstreet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Longstreet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Longstreet.
Longstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Longstreet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kesik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longstreet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Longstreet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Longstreet obliges.
Longstreet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longstreet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Longstreet.
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!
Longstreet is working Kesik over against the cage.
Longstreet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longstreet presses Kesik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longstreet lands with a left to the head.
Longstreet pushes Kesik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longstreet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Longstreet stalling in the clinch.
Longstreet lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Kesik is rocked!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longstreet.
Kesik is still on wobbly legs! Can Longstreet finish him?
Longstreet lands a hook that snaps the head of Kesik backwards.
Longstreet lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kesik to his knees! Longstreet keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Longstreet!
James Longstreet 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Zabatshepornitov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kesik's guard.
Zabatshepornitov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Zabatshepornitov isn't so interested in that idea.
Zabatshepornitov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Zabatshepornitov 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kesik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zabatshepornitov did well to prevent Kesik getting side control.
Zabatshepornitov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov wants to stand and escape but Kesik is having none of it.
Kesik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zabatshepornitov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zabatshepornitov is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Zabatshepornitov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Kesik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zabatshepornitov is controlling him.
Zabatshepornitov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kesik wants to stand up but Zabatshepornitov is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kesik has closed the distance and engaged Zabatshepornitov in a clinch.
Kesik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zabatshepornitov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kesik misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov has picked Kesik up - he's going for a ride! Zabatshepornitov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Zabatshepornitov moves nicely into side control.
Kesik is breathing heavily.
Zabatshepornitov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kesik's legs.
Kesik trying to remain calm as Zabatshepornitov controls from the top position.
It looks like Zabatshepornitov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zabatshepornitov dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesik looking to slow down the pace here.
Zabatshepornitov tries for a takedown but Kesik manages to get underhooks.
Zabatshepornitov blocks the elbow strike.
Zabatshepornitov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kesik struggles to land a body shot inside as Zabatshepornitov controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik throws an elbow but it misses.
Kesik tries a body shot but Zabatshepornitov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zabatshepornitov.
Kesik gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kesik regains guard.
#T1#
Zabatshepornitov prevents Kesik from getting back to his feet.
Zabatshepornitov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zabatshepornitov is continuing to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kesik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Kesik has Zabatshepornitov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabatshepornitov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov blocking some punches.
Kesik misses with the head strike.
Zabatshepornitov is working for takedown but Kesik is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kesik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabatshepornitov's elbow. #TD2#
Zabatshepornitov has picked Kesik up - he's going for a ride! Zabatshepornitov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
David Zabatshepornitov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zabatshepornitov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Zabatshepornitov.#T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kesik tries for a takedown but Zabatshepornitov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kesik gets tackled into the cage by Zabatshepornitov. Zabatshepornitov maintains the clinch.
Kesik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Zabatshepornitov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kesik moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kesik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kesik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kesik is trying to maintain a safe position but Zabatshepornitov gets an underhook and turns Kesik into the cage.
Kesik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabatshepornitov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kesik pushes off an throws an elbow but Zabatshepornitov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zabatshepornitov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kesik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kesik prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Kesik has Zabatshepornitov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesik gets underhooks to prevent Zabatshepornitov's takedown attempt.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zabatshepornitov.
Zabatshepornitov blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kesik obliges.#BC#
Kesik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kesik throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Zabatshepornitov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zabatshepornitov.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Zabatshepornitov avoids the damage to the body.
Cezary Kesik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zabatshepornitov prevents a body shot from Kesik.
Kesik misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Zabatshepornitov wants the takedown. Kesik is fighting it off but Zabatshepornitov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kesik's guard against the cage.
Zabatshepornitov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The adventures of Zabatshepornitov the control monster continue. Boring.
Zabatshepornitov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kesik tries to sprawl but Zabatshepornitov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zabatshepornitov is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Zabatshepornitov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zabatshepornitov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cezary Kesik.
I think Zabatshepornitov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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