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Event:
CPFC 7 - Cools vs Von Hayek
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1# Reacher shoots in but no luck this time. Reacher is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dupree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Reacher wants to clinch but Dupree slips to the side and Dupree counters with a body kick. Reacher 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. Reacher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dupree swats away the attempt to clinch by Reacher. No luck for Reacher with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dupree dodges the punch combination from Reacher.
We've been told by Dupree's head coaches at Puncher's Chance Collective that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dupree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reacher circles away quickly and effectively. Dupree looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1# Reacher doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dupree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jean Dupree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Reacher. Reacher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Dupree throws a head kick that Reacher semi-blocks.
Reacher misses with the combination.
Reacher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dupree under the eye. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reacher is defended easily by Dupree. Some wild striking there from Reacher.
#TD# Reacher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dupree to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2# Dupree is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reacher throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dupree looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Reacher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dupree dives into side control.
#T3# Dupree connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reacher some visible discomfort.
Reacher takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Dupree has an Americana. Reacher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dupree is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dupree hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jean Dupree! Jean Dupree very nearly forgot to thank METTLE 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Hulk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reacher sprawls well initially but Hulk persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Hulk passes to side control. Reacher prevents Hulk from improving position. #SUB2# Hulk has hold of Reacher's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Reacher tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hulk cranks the arm and Reacher screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Reacher, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Baby Hulk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1# Reacher darts in looking for a takedown but Hafnfjord gets double underhooks and turns Reacher into the cage. #TD# Reacher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reacher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Hafnfjord wants to stand and escape but instead Reacher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Reacher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Reacher stops Hafnfjord from standing up. #SU# Reacher gets to his feet - Hafnfjord follows without any prompting. Hafnfjord getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Reacher shoots in but no luck this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hafnfjord with a body punch. A glancing blow. Reacher is breathing heavily. Hafnfjord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Hafnfjord gets caught flat footed, as Reacher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Hafnfjord is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reacher is controlling him. Reacher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1# Reacher won't allow Hafnfjord to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reacher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hafnfjord's head. Hafnfjord really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reacher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2# Hafnfjord is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reacher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD# Reacher drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Hafnfjord got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reacher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hafnfjord has managed to get both his arms back between Reacher's legs - danger averted.#T2# Reacher has control of Hafnfjord's left arm, preventing Hafnfjord from doing any damage. Hafnfjord wants to stand but Reacher has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Hafnfjord is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES# Reacher manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC# Reacher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Reacher scores with a one two! Hafnfjord had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Reacher really is a fat lump. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Reacher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hafnfjord to the ground. Reacher is now in Hafnfjord's guard. Hafnfjord is looking to stand back up but Reacher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hafnfjord. #T3##REVB# Hafnfjord tries to kick Reacher off but Reacher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Reacher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hafnfjord looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reacher controlling the action here. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hafnfjord wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Hafnfjord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reacher.
#CL# Reacher clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Reacher gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reacher dominated that round. That's time! Reacher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hafnfjord tests Reacher's chin there with a solid looking shot. Reacher fails with the takedown. Hafnfjord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Reacher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hafnfjord throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Reacher counters by clinching up. Come on Reacher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reacher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hafnfjord prevents it.
Hafnfjord wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hafnfjord tries to work over Reacher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reacher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reacher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A short right from Reacher. #T1# Reacher prevents a body shot from Hafnfjord. Hafnfjord misses with a punch to the body.
Hafnfjord tries to break free but Reacher pushes him back against the cage. Reacher wants to take the fight to the mat but Hafnfjord manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Reacher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hafnfjord misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reacher. Reacher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hafnfjord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Reacher blocking some punches.
#BC# Reacher breaks from the clinch.
Hafnfjord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Reacher clinches up with Hafnfjord and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Reacher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hafnfjord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hafnfjord stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD# Reacher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Reacher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Hafnfjord wants to stand and escape but Reacher is having none of it. Reacher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hafnfjord is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reacher is controlling him. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3# Hafnfjord is wriggling around but Reacher manages to pass to half guard.
Hafnfjord pushes Reacher off looking to stand but Reacher dives back in and keeps control.
#SU# Reacher decides to stand up. Hafnfjord digs a good hook to Reacher's body.
#TD# Reacher gets a takedown into half guard.#SU# Reacher postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hafnfjord to stand up. Harald Thor Hafnfjord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Reacher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Harald Thor Hafnfjord seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hafnfjord misses with a right hand and Reacher counters with a head kick. Reacher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD# Reacher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reacher showed some decent athleticism there. Hafnfjord tries to kick Reacher off in order to stand up. Reacher Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hafnfjord wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Reacher will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Hafnfjord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reacher.
A left lands for Hafnfjord. Reacher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hafnfjord throws a hook but Reacher blocks it. Reacher throws a right and a left that Hafnfjord avoids nicely. Reacher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hafnfjord can do to turn this around? Reacher avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Reacher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD# Reacher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hafnfjord did well to prevent Reacher getting side control. Hafnfjord scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Reacher manages to mount him!
Reacher controlling his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB# Hafnfjord wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Reacher has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Hafnfjord taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Reacher! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2020 |
#R1# Hulk slaps away a takedown attempt from Reacher, before circling back to the center of the mat. Reacher fails to land the takedown. Hulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Reacher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hulk paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hulk moves to clinch but Reacher breaks away and Reacher counters with a two punch combo. #CL2# Hulk drives through and clinches with Reacher against the cage.
Hulk prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Reacher. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reacher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hulk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reacher to keep the fight standing.#TD# Reacher pulls guard. Hulk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Reacher really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB2# Hulk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hulk is in close to Reacher's body, working some short punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hulk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hulk stands and throws Reacher's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hulk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reacher's legs. Reacher is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2# Hulk stands up. #TD2# Hulk feints and as Reacher raises his hands in defense, Hulk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hulk is standing up over Reacher. Reacher looks to escape but Hulk dives into side control.
#T3##REVR# Hulk controls the position. Reacher tries to buck Hulk off but Hulk is having none of it. Reacher tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hulk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Reacher wants to control but Hulk is having none of it. Hulk controlling from mount. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Reacher can't escape the position.
Reacher wants to hold on but Hulk pushes him away.#T4# Hulk lands with some strikes. Hulk controlling the position easily from mount. Reacher is looking to improve his position but Hulk isn't that keen on the idea. Hulk raining down shots from the mount! Hulk controlling his opponent. Reacher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hulk on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Hulk dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2# Hulk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reacher's guard. Hulk preventing the sweep. Hulk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hulk works a leg free and moves into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Reacher looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hulk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1# Hulk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reacher! The referee warns Reacher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hulk landing shots from mount. Hulk controlling from mount. Hulk raining down hammerfists from mount. Hulk landing strikes from the mount and Reacher is in trouble! #ROC2#Reacher is rocked!#T2# Hulk connects with a bit shot that sees Reacher covering up! More strikes from Hulk and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hulk is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Hulk! |
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