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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Hoxha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hoxha manages to break the clinch.
Jim Cools seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cools misses with a body shot
and Hoxha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cools connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cools clobbers Hoxha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cools.
Cools pushes Hoxha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoxha is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Cools as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoxha.
Cools keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoxha's efforts to push away.
Cools has a couple of punches blocked by Hoxha.
Cools lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Cools.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cools creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cools.
Cools lands a body punch.
Hoxha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoxha is trying to pull guard but Cools turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Cools pushes Hoxha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cools throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoxha.
Cools lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cools swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Cools.
Cools working aggressively here.
Cools prevents Hoxha from breaking the clinch.
Cools lands with a short shot to the head.
Cools blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cools - that landed with a thud.
Cools prevents a body shot from Hoxha.
Cools swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoxha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoxha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cools uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cools lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
Cools lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoxha backwards.
Hoxha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A short right from Cools on the inside.
Hoxha wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cools avoids the elbow strike from Hoxha, against the cage.
Hoxha misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cools.
Cools prevents a body shot from Hoxha.
A head punch on the inside from Cools fails to land.
Hoxha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cools fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cools lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cools fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cools working aggressively here.
Cools working aggressively here.
Cools tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoxha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cools lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cools throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoxhas head.
A head punch on the inside from Cools fails to land. #T3#
Cools misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cools works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cools lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cools lands with a light punch inside.
Cools lands a shoulder strike.
Cools pushes Hoxha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hoxha is rocked!
Hoxha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oh Hoxha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasil Hoxha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hoxha breaks the clinch.
Hoxha walks into a straight right hand from Cools.#KD2#
Cools cracks Hoxha with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cools has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoxha to stand back up!
Cools is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cools will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cools throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoxha misses the target.
Hoxha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cools circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hoxha to the canvas! Hoxha doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cools keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Cools!
Our winner, Jim Cools, 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:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoxha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Geroge Turner has been cut.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoxha defends well and Turner ends up having to push Hoxha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geroge Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoxha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoxha gets underhooks to prevent Turner's takedown attempt.
Turner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoxha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoxha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoxha prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner tries for a takedown but Hoxha manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner tries for a takedown but Hoxha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoxha.#TD#
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoxha kicks off Turner and gets to his feet.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoxha sprawls well. Hoxha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoxha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2##TD2#
Hoxha jumps guard and drags Turner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!#ES2#
Hoxha has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Turner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hoxha stops a takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turner tries for a takedown but Hoxha manages to get underhooks.
Turner looking for a takedown.
Turner tries for a takedown but Hoxha manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Hoxha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Turner tries to sprawl but Hoxha drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turner is staying active underneath Hoxha, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoxha pulls his head out easily.
Turner is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Hoxha decides to return to a standing position.
Hoxha scores with a head kick. Turner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoxha.
Hoxha throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Hoxha.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Hoxha avoids it well and moves away.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Hoxha.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Hoxha.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Hoxha clinches with his opponent.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Hoxha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoxha scores with a shot to the body.
Hoxha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoxha misses the target.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoxha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoxha.
Sloppy strikes from Hoxha. Those never looked like landing.
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoxha but Hoxha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoxha misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoxha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Hoxha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Hoxha. Those never looked like landing.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoxha is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Hoxha circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoxha tries to counter with a clinch but Turner shakes him off and moves away.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoxha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoxha lands a head kick!
Turner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoxha.#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Hoxha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoxha wobbles Turner with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Hoxha dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Turner to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasil Hoxha!
Vasil Hoxha really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Chester logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoxha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoxha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoxha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoxha misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoxha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ten is out of range and Hoxha settles back down.
Ten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoxha backing away here, and Ten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD2#
Ten lands a big head kick that sends Hoxha tumbling to the mat! Ten takes a step backwards and waves Hoxha back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hoxha is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Hoxha has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ten drives through and clinches with Hoxha against the cage.
Oh Hoxha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Hoxha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoxha throws out a loose jab but Ten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ten throws out a counter right but Hoxha avoids it with no problem.
Ten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoxha.
Hoxha throws a right and a left that Ten avoids nicely. #CL2#
Ten moves into the clinch.
Ten throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoxha, as that shot connected.
Hoxha tries to clinch there but Ten circles away.
Ten throws out a counter right but Hoxha avoids it with no problem.
Hoxha fails with the takedown
and Ten counters with a two punch combo.
Hoxha lands a nice hook to Ten's body. Ten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoxha throws a right and a left that Ten avoids nicely.
Ten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoxha as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Ten clinches up with Hoxha and pushes him back against the cage.
Ten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Ten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoxha looks to throw the jab but Ten is out of range.
Hoxha misses with an uppercut. Ten saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Ten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Ten defending well as Hoxha loads up on a big left hand.
Hoxha is looking to clinch but Ten is avoiding it.
Hoxha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoxha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ten was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoxha.
Ten slips under a jab from Hoxha.
Hoxha dives in for a single leg takedown but Ten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasil Hoxha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hoxha gets control of Ten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoxha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Ten stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hoxha misses with a lunging right hand
and Ten counters with a leg kick.
Ten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ten lunges at Hoxha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoxha's hand.
Vasil Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoxha throws a sloppy head kick and Ten moves out of range easily.
Hoxha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ten pinned against the cage. Ten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Ten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoxha is looking to clinch.
Hoxha shoots for a takedown but Ten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ten connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoxha misses with an uppercut
and Ten counters with a head kick. That will keep Hoxha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ten cracks Hoxha with a good jab.
Ten ducks under a wild hook from Hoxha.
Ten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Hoxha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ten sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Ten throwing strikes from guard but Hoxha blocks nicely.
Ten sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoxha wants to stand up but Ten is controlling him.
Ten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoo Ten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Hoxha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hoxha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoxha shoots in for a takedown but Ten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ten needs to keep his hands up - Hoxha had a free shot at his head there.
Whack! Ten lands a heavy head kick that drops Hoxha. The ref tackles Ten to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hoxha was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Zoo Ten! |
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Event:
BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoxha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roughan is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoxha.
Hoxha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roughan.#BC2#
Roughan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roughan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roughan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoxha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hoxha.
A good leg kick by Hoxha.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoxha.
A big left from Hoxha misses.
Roughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoxha sprawls well. He's pushed Roughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Roughan shoots in for a double leg but Hoxha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roughan walks into a left hand. #CL#
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Roughan pulls guard.
Hoxha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Roughan is rocked!
Hoxha landing some decent shots from guard.
Roughan is still in real trouble! Can Hoxha finish him?
Hoxha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoxha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoxha tries to free his leg and advance position but Roughan is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoxha arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Roughan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vasil Hoxha!
After the big win, Vasil Hoxha made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Chester and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 7
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoxha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoxha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flowers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hoxha misses with a few strikes there.
Hoxha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flowers circles away.
A punch combination from Hoxha misses. #TD#
Flowers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoxha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flowers controlling the pace.
Flowers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Flowers maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hoxha could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Flowers has cracked it and Hoxha is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Flowers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy Flowers!
Timmy Flowers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BFC SYNDICATE 6
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Hoxha closes the distance and pushes Glotsby back into the cage.
Hoxha tries to break free but Glotsby pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Glotsby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoxha swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Hoxha has closed the distance and engaged Glotsby in a clinch.
Glotsby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoxha prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoxha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Glotsby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoxha uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoxha stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Glotsby has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hoxha manages to get his head free but now Glotsby has transitioned to an armbar! Hoxha grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Glotsby! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Glotsby!
After the fight, Frank Glotsby was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BFC SYNDICATE 5
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoxha connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Hoxha finds it's target.
Hoxha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heatherington 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.
Heatherington misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoxha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoxha throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Heatherington's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hoxha dives in looking to finish as Heatherington flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hoxha's strikes! Hoxha is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Heatherington's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Heatherington was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Hoxha!
Vasil Hoxha very nearly forgot to thank Chester amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
FJCP 1
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoxha is looking to land body kicks.
Hoxha misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoxha.
Strong misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Hoxha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strong.
Hoxha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoxha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoxha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoxha has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
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!
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong lands a body punch.
Strong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoxha backwards.
Strong lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoxha is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Hoxha avoiding damage.
Hoxha wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoxha circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoxha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Strong scores with a four punch combination!
Hoxha throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#Strong is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Strong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoxha finish him?
No joy there for Strong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hoxha throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Strong is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vasil Hoxha!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasil Hoxha waved his t-shirt featuring Chester's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Vehemence
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tank takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoxha tries to throw a body punch but Tank avoids it by throwing Hoxha back against the cage.
Tank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tank misses with a knee to the head.
Tank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tank.
Tank lands a damaging elbow.
Hoxha takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoxha misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Tank.
Tank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tank is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoxha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tank avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Tank.
Tank landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Tank lands a knee to the head.
Tank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoxha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tank's elbow.
Tank lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Hoxha is rocked!
Tank lands a nice elbow.
Oh Hoxha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tank lands a nice knee to the body.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped Hoxha in his tracks for a moment.
Tank lands an elbow inside that Hoxha shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tank obliges.
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
Tank lands an elbow inside that Hoxha shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tank.
Tank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoxha is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Tank pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Hoxha is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jimi Tank!
Jimi Tank decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH: White vs Koli
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hoxha moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoxha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoxha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Hoxha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez blocks a body shot from Hoxha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoxha.#BC2#
Hoxha breaks from the clinch.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoxha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches.
Hoxha lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Hoxha has Perez pressed against the cage.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been hearing reports that Perez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
A short right from Hoxha.
Hoxha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoxha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoxha struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Hoxha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoxha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoxha with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Perez has been cut.
Perez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoxha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoxha lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Hoxha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Hoxha lands with a right to the head.
Hoxha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoxha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.
Perez tries to pull guard but Hoxha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoxha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Hoxha.
Hoxha pushes Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoxha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
Hoxha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoxha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Perez to keep the fight standing.
Hoxha lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoxha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perez tries for a takedown but Hoxha manages to get underhooks.
Hoxha digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoxha prevents it.
Hoxha misses with a knee to the head.
Hoxha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoxha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards. #BC2#
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoxha tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoxha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Perez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Hoxha kicks off Perez and gets to his feet.
Hoxha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
Hoxha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Hoxha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Hoxha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Perez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hoxha throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoxha pinned against the cage. Hoxha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoxha misses with a double jab
and Perez counters with an inside leg kick.
Perez fails with the takedown.
Hoxha lands a really nice looking cross but Perez seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoxha shoots for a double leg takedown but Perez sprawls well. He's pushed Hoxha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoxha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoxha.
Hoxha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoxha tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hoxha rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hoxha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoxha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Perez wants to control from the top but Hoxha keeps moving.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoxha is keeping the position for now.
Hoxha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoxha wants to get back to his feet but Perez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Hoxha is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Hoxha breaks the clinch.
Hoxha throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Perez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hoxha!
Hoxha struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Perez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoxha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Hoxha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hoxha is looking to regain half guard here but Perez keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoxha is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoxha struggling a bit here.#T3#
Perez advances to full mount.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perez trying to control but Hoxha is having none of it.
Perez is trying to control here but Hoxha has managed to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Perez.
Hoxha is looking to escape.
Hoxha is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Hoxha is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoxha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Hoxha is defending well.
Hoxha is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoxha is in trouble now - Perez has advanced to mount!
Hoxha squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasil Hoxha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Perez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perez is defended easily by Hoxha.
Hoxha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Hoxha darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Hoxha misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Perez.
Perez swings for the body but Hoxha moves out of range.
Vasil Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez avoids the body shot from Hoxha.
#CL2#
Hoxha clinches up against the cage.
Hoxha lands a body shot. #TD#
Perez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Hoxha wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoxha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Perez gets caught napping as Hoxha dives in and scores a takedown. Perez manages to retain guard.#ES#
Perez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hoxha struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Hoxha prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoxha lands a body punch.
Hoxha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoxha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasil Hoxha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Hoxha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
Vasil Hoxha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hoxha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoxha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoxha misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Hoxha drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoxha.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoxha prevents it.
#T3#
Hoxha lands a nice uppercut.
Hoxha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoxha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoxha tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Hoxha back against the cage. #BC2#
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hoxha takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoxha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perez looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##TD2#
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Hoxha decides to stand and escape the position.
Andrew Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoxha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Hoxha has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez is trying to pull guard but Hoxha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoxha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards. #BC2#
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches.
Hoxha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perez up against the cage.
Hoxha misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Hoxha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoxha 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Hoxha! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Hoxha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoxha stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Hoxha has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hoxha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoxha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoxha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoxha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoxha is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee is working an open guard so Hoxha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hoxha instigates a clinch.
Hoxha gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Hoxha jumps guard.
Lee prevents Hoxha from getting back to his feet.
Hoxha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Hoxha working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee tries to score with some ground and pound. Hoxha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lee working away.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lee decides to stand back up.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoxha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoxha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee wants to stand but Hoxha is controlling the position.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Hoxha slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoxha lands a couple of elbows.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoxha manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoxha wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Hoxha has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hoxha on the inside.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Hoxha keeps him there for the moment.
Hoxha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee leaves Hoxha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoxha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoxha lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoxha wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
Hoxha trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Hoxha dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoxha dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Hoxha's head and hops out.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoxha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasil Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoxha wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Hoxha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee has Hoxha up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoxha cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee is rocked!
Lee glances at the clock... BAM! Hoxha nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lee crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lee is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Hoxha! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andrews is not content to let Hoxha control the position.
Hoxha trying to control the pace.
Hoxha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoxha controlling the pace.
Hoxha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoxha trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.
Andrews tries to kick Hoxha off but Hoxha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoxha moves out of range as Andrews strikes.
Hoxha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andrews defends it nicely.
Hoxha tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoxha works Andrews's body with a nice hook.
Hoxha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andrews was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoxha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoxha wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to stand and escape but Hoxha is having none of it.
Hoxha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoxha stands up and waves to Andrews to follow him.
Hoxha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrews throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoxha.
Hoxha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews swings for the body but Hoxha moves out of range.
Hoxha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrews misses the target.
Andrews takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andrews's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoxha under the eye.
Hoxha is rocked!
Hoxha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoxha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoxha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andrews keeps working.
Andrews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha wants to take a breather but Andrews is having none of it.
Hoxha stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Andrews to get to his feet.
Hoxha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoxha somewhat.
Cliff Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoxha.
Andrews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrews misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoxha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Andrews misses.
Hoxha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoxha works Andrews's body with a nice hook.
Andrews throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoxha has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasil Hoxha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andrews throws a looping overhand right but Hoxha ducks down to avoid it.
Hoxha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrews lands a left and a right that send Hoxha crashing to the mat, dazed. Andrews thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hoxha is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrews finish him?
Hoxha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Hoxha lands with a shot to the body.
Andrews misses with an uppercut. Hoxha saw that one coming.
Hoxha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews takes a swing at Hoxha's ribcage but misses.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoxha was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Hoxha seems to have recovered his senses.
Andrews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrews swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoxha.
Hoxha moves away from the strike by Andrews.
Hoxha wants to counter with a clinch but Andrews pushes him away.
Hoxha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoxha punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoxha dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoxha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrews throws a lazy right hand but Hoxha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Hoxha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoxha looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Hoxha wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Andrews as he connects with a hook.
Hoxha slips under a jab from Andrews.
Hoxha looks to land a combination but Andrews avoids it well.
Vasil Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoxha has Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrews.
Andrews works on Hoxha's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
Andrews throws a head punch that misses.
Andrews lands a right hand.
A short right from Andrews on the inside.
Andrews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Andrews on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrews.
Hoxha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoxha staying out of range there.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoxha was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Andrews just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoxha shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrews throws a right and a left that Hoxha avoids nicely.
And Hoxha tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrews pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrews scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andrews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasil Hoxha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews misses with a straight right.
Hoxha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Hoxha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andrews rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoxha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrews's waist but Andrews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoxha off to one side.
Cliff Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasil Hoxha.
A cross from Andrews lands.
Andrews closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hoxha out cold! Hoxha corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cliff Andrews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Hoxha tries to keep at a distance but Dam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoxha jumps guard but Dam stands there with Hoxha around his waist. Hoxha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoxha is looking to break free of the clinch but Dam has double underhooks. #TD#
Dam pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dam is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dam won't allow Hoxha to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Dam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoxha, up you get! #T1#
Dam takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Dam closes the distance and clinches.
Hoxha working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Dam manages to pull guard.
Dam controlling Hoxha's posture. #SUB#
Dam looking for a guillotine here but Hoxha defends easily.
#SU2#
Hoxha stands up from Dam's guard - Hoxha perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Hoxha swinging wildly here.
Dam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoxha.#CL#
Dam has Hoxha up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoxha wants to get back to striking at distance but Dam won't allow it.
Hoxha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Dam has clasped his hands together around Hoxha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.#T3##SUB#
Dam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoxha can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dam tries for a kimura but Hoxha is defending well.
Hoxha struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoxha gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dam wants to take his opponent's back but Hoxha doesn't allow it.
Dam working Hoxha over with strikes here.
Dam avoids the attempt from Hoxha to control.
Hoxha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dam looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Dam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Dam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoxha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoxha misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoxha looks to land a combination. Dam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoxha can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Hoxha misses.
Hoxha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dam's calf.#TD#
Dam gets the takedown into side control.
Hoxha tries to bench press Dam off him but Dam keeps the position.
Hoxha is still trying to improve position.
Hoxha wants to control but Dam postures up.
Hoxha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dam has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Dam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dam working away.
Hoxha is letting Dam control him for a moment.
Hoxha wants to get back to his feet but Dam drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Dam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dam scoring with punches and elbows.
Hoxha seems a little lost for a moment, as Dam dominates the positioning.#SU#
Dam decides to stand back up. #T2#
Dam walks into a straight right hand from Hoxha.
Dam dodges the punch combination from Hoxha.
#CL#
Dam gets a clinch.
Hoxha trying to control the position but instead, Dam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoxha into the cage.
Hoxha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dam to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Hoxha breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dam checks a leg kick. #TD#
Dam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoxha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dam is in Hoxha's guard.
Dam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dam postures up.
#T3#
Hoxha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoxha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
Dam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hoxha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoxha wants to control from the top but Dam keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoxha is fighting to break Dam's control of his arms but Dam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Hoxha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hoxha misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
Hoxha tries to pull guard but Dam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Dam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hoxha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hoxha trying to get back to his feet but Dam is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dam controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasil Hoxha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dam blocks a head kick by Hoxha.
Dam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoxha.
Mario Dam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dam scores with a takedown into Hoxha's guard.
Hoxha 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.
Dam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Dam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoxha wants to stand but Dam is controlling the position.
Hoxha has momentary wrist control but Dam slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SU#
Dam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoxha, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoxha or perhaps it was just good defense by Dam, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Hoxha as Dam shoots in.#TD#
Dam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoxha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoxha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hoxha stopping the sweep attempt from Dam.#SUB#
Dam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoxha wants to control from the top but Dam keeps moving. #T2#
Dam looking to control.
Hoxha trying to control the position from guard on top but Dam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoxha looking to pass the guard.
Hoxha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dam pulls Hoxha in to control the position.
Dam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Dam pulls Hoxha in close to prevent any damage.
Dam keeping moving, preventing Hoxha from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hoxha being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoxha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dam is fending him off so far but Hoxha persists. Nope, Dam circles away and we're back to standing.
Mario Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasil Hoxha.
Hoxha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoxha or perhaps it was just good defense by Dam, which made it look bad. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dam takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Dam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoxha is trying to escape back to his feet but Dam uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Dam is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoxha is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hoxha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoxha tries to bench press Dam off him but Dam keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Dam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dam 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Dam!
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