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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Chitter has a takedown stuffed. Chitter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chitter off to one side. Chitter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely. Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Chitter steps away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gritt Chitter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kersikov throws a low kick but Chitter moves out of range easily. Chitter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Chitter shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Chitter scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard.#ES2# Kersikov has his feet on Chitter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Kersikov throws a leg kick but Chitter checks it. Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Chitter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Chitter ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chitter shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kersikov leaves Chitter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Chitter fails to land the takedown.#T1# Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Chitter slips a jab from Kersikov. Gritt Chitter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses. Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chitter. Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Chitter on that attempt. Chitter dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Chitter saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov wants to slow Chitter down by chopping away at his legs. Chitter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes. Chitter has a takedown stuffed. Chitter is breathing heavily. Chitter avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chitter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Chitter ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov. Chitter appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Chitter moves out of range of the body kick. Chitter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Chitter on that attempt. #T2# A bone on bone clash there as Chitter blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick. Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Chitter is out of range. Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Chitter avoids it. Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Chitter checks it. Kersikov motions for Chitter to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chitter fails with the takedown. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chitter is defended easily by Kersikov. Kersikov leaves Chitter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Chitter's leg but Chitter calmly moves out of range. Chitter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely. Chitter looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.#T3# Chitter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Chitter ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Chitter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chitter off to one side. Kersikov throws a big shot that misses. Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chitter shoots in but no luck this time. Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Chitter manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kersikov misses with a low kick as Chitter jumps back. Kersikov leaves Chitter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kersikov throws a body kick that misses. Kersikov misses with a low kick. Chitter shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chitter with a body shot. Kersikov throws a leg kick but Chitter checks it. Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Chitter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chitter gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Vanko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chitter fails with the takedown. Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Chitter manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Chitter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Chitter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Chitter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily. Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kersikov throws a leg kick but Chitter checks it. Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Chitter's legs. Chitter shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Chitter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Horrible takedown attempt by Chitter or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad. Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Chitter's leg but Chitter calmly moves out of range. Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanko Kersikov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Chitter fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chitter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side. Chitter fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gritt Chitter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chitter shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kersikov feints a counter leg kick. Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Chitter checks it. Chitter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side. Kersikov tries a low kick but Chitter avoids it. Kersikov tries to work over Chitter's front leg with a kick but Chitter checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks. Chitter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy. Chitter blocks a leg kick. Chitter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the cage. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vanko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chitter is out of range and Kersikov settles back down. Kersikov with the inside leg kick. Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chitter. Chitter fails to land the takedown. Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chitter fails with a takedown attempt. Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kersikov throws a body punch but Chitter moves out of range. Chitter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Chitter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Chitter moves his leg out of the way. Chitter tries to counter with a takedown but Kersikov is quick to defend against it. Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Chitter moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits. Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chitter is out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chitter checks a leg kick. Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2# Chitter fails with the takedown. Chitter shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kersikov throws a leg kick but Chitter checks it. Chitter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the cage. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kersikov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses. Chitter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side. Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chitter. No luck for Chitter with that takedown attempt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kersikov leaves Chitter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kersikov is looking to land body kicks. Chitter checks a low kick from Kersikov.#T3# Chitter blocks a low kick nicely. Chitter feinted with a counter takedown. Chitter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Chitter ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Chitter closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Chitter pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kersikov motions for Chitter to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kersikov misses with a low kick as Chitter jumps back. Chitter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Chitter fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chitter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Chitter shoots in. Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Chitter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Chitter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily. Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chitter shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chitter is able to avoid easily. That kick from Kersikov tenderised Chitter's leg. Chitter is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# Chitter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Chitter sees coming a mile off. Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Chitter appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Chitter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chitter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chitter shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Chitter backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov. Chitter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chitter gets slowly back to his feet. Kersikov motions for Chitter to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chitter checks a leg kick. Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Chitter on that attempt. Chitter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Chitter saw it coming and moves away.
Chitter checks the leg kick. Chitter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Chitter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chitter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Chitter has a takedown stuffed. Kersikov motions for Chitter to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chitter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chitter off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gritt Chitter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chitter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Chitter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chitter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Good leg kick by Kersikov. Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chitter is out of range. #T1# Good work by Chitter as he checks the leg kick. Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chitter checks it well. Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks. A clash of legs there as Chitter blocks the low kick. A clash of legs there as Chitter blocks the low kick. Chitter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Chitter persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing. Kersikov misses with a low kick. Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chitter's sensitive parts. Chitter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Chitter ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Chitter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Chitter saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Chitter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov wants to slow Chitter down by chopping away at his legs. A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gritt Chitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Chitter saw it coming and moves away.
Chitter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Chitter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Chitter persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing. An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses. Kersikov throws a low kick but Chitter avoids it. Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Chitter. Chitter gets slowly back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Chitter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes. Chitter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily. Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chitter is out of range. Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chitter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chitter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chitter moves away. Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy. Chitter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A clash of legs there as Chitter blocks the low kick.#T3# Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chitter blocks a low kick nicely. Kersikov misses with a body kick. Chitter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chitter somewhat. Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kersikov stuffs the takedown. Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chitter is just out of range. Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Chitter closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Chitter pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Chitter is wise to it. Kersikov scores with a push kick. Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Chitter darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Chitter into the cage. Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Chitter saw it coming and moves away.
#T4# Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Chitter checks it. Chitter blocks a low kick nicely. Chitter fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chitter. Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick. Chitter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kersikov throws a body kick that misses. Chitter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the cage. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kersikov feints a counter leg kick. Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Chitter is out of range. Chitter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chitter is defended easily by Kersikov.
And that's the end of the fight! Vanko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vanko Kersikov! |
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