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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1# A low kick from Bob misses and Press counters with a straight right hand. Bob scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#That has opened up Gergen Press's cut even more. Bob scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Press misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bob throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Press throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off. Bob throws a right and a left that Press avoids nicely. It seemed like Press was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bob lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Press avoids the body shot from Bob.
Press doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Press looks winded! Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Press takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bob scores with a jab to the body. Press takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#The cut above Gergen Press's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1# Bob misses with a head kick.
Press now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob throws a series of punches but Press moves out of range. Press dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Press moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jab by Bob. Bob throws a wild body kick that Press sees coming a mile off. Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Press on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Press looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Press's corner calls for a 1-2. Press obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bob throws a leg kick that is checked and Press counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Press takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bob throws a nice looking combination but Press bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Press tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Press on the side of the head.#CUT#Gergen Press's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Press swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big left from Press misses. Bob lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bob checks a leg kick. Bob misses with a double jab.
#T3# The crowd cheers as Press lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob doesn't seem phased though. Press ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away. Press attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Press jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice straight punches there by Bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bob.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gergen Press's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Bob! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1# Press swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jovanic. Jovanic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Press counters with a low kick, right behind Jovanic 's knee. Jovanic takes one to the side of the head.
#TD# Jovanic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Press is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jovanic stopping the sweep attempt from Press. Jovanic landing with the ground and pound. Jovanic 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. Jovanic throwing strikes from guard but Press blocks nicely. Jovanic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jovanic stays in close to Press's body and controls the position. Jovanic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1# Jovanic lands a couple of elbows. Press really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jovanic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jovanic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jovanic is in close to Press's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jovanic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jovanic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jovanic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jovanic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Press wants to get back to his feet but Jovanic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Press wants to sweep here but Jovanic controlling him for the moment. #T2# Press preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jovanic postures up and lands a big shot to Press's brow. Jovanic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jovanic landing with the ground and pound. Jovanic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jovanic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jovanic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Press for as long as he can get away with. Jovanic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jovanic controlling from the top position. Jovanic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Press's head.#T3# Jovanic cracks Press with a solid left hand. Press has momentary wrist control but Jovanic slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#It looks like Gergen Press has been cut. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jovanic's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jovanic content to stall in guard here. Jovanic continues to stall. Jovanic scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jovanic chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Press is rocked!#T4# Jovanic cracks Press with a solid left hand. Press is still in real trouble! Can Jovanic finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Gergen Press's cut even more. Jovanic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jovanic loads up on a big left hand. Press felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jovanic looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Press can't hide his disappointment, as Jovanic celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goran Jovanic! |
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Event:
VFC 51 Free Fall
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1# Press connects with an inside leg kick. Heth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Heth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Press quickly recovers to half guard. Press wants to control but Heth is keeping busy and won't allow it. Heth wants to stand up but Press has a hold of him and won't allow it. Heth scoring with strikes to the body and head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Press is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heth lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Heth performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Heth is trying to work for a kimura but Press is defending well.
Press really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Heth wants to stand up but Press is controlling the position.
Heth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Press is trying to reverse the position but instead Heth has taken his back - oops!#T2# Heth is punishing Press with strikes - can he finish him?! Heth 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. Heth landing with strikes. #SUB# Press is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Heth gets his way!
#SUB# Heth looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Press taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Private Heth! |
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Event:
VFC 39 Ides of March
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1# Septer scores with a hook. Press looks to throw the jab but Septer is out of range. Press misses the body punch and Septer counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Gergen Press has been cut. Septer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Press. Press takes one to the chin there. Septer throws a hook to the side of Press's head but Press sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Press misses with a wild body shot. Septer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Septer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Septer scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Press lands a jab to Septer's midsection. Press throws the left hand but Septer avoids the punch easily. Press lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Press. Press 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.
Press scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Septer doesn't seem bothered though. Septer swings for the body but Press moves out of range.
Press throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Press has knocked Septer down with a huge combo! Press steps away and waves a wobbly Septer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Septer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mart Septer has been cut. Press misses with a series of wild punches.
Septer is still on wobbly legs! Can Press finish him? Septer's corner calls for a 1-2. Septer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# Septer thows a left - swing and a miss! Septer seems to have recovered his senses. Press looks to land a right hand but Septer moved out of range. Septer missing with a left hand there. Press was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Septer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Press throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Septer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Press looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Septer scores with a jab to the body. Press misses with the combination.
Septer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Septer cracks Press with a good jab. Press throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Press rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Septer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Septer throws an overhand right that lands on Press's shoulder, as Press tries to avoid the shot. Septer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Septer misses the jab. Press is looking to counter punch. Gergen Press seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Septer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Press. #T2# Press tries to close the distance and clinch up but Septer swats him away and circles back towards the center. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Septer misses with a straight left. It looked like Press wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Septer lands a really nice looking cross but Press seems unphased.
Press cracks Septer with a right hand to the side of the head. The fight stays on the outside here - Press looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Septer throws a body punch but Press moves out of range. Septer misses with a hook. Press just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Septer! But no joy. Septer throws an off balance right hand
and Press counters with a straight right hand. Press dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Press is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Septer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Septer misses the jab. A big right from Press misses. Press swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Septer misses with a wild body shot. Septer swings and misses with a shot to the body and Press counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Septer lands a jab to the nose. Septer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Septer lands with a shot to the body. Press avoids the body shot from Septer.
Press takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Septer throws a hook but Press blocks it. Septer throws a big shot that misses. Press takes a swing at Septer's ribcage but misses. Septer misses the shot to the body. Septer misses with a hook. Press looks to land a combination but Septer avoids it well. Press uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Septer. Press tests Septer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Danga de danga de dang - Press scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice cross by Septer.#CUT2#Gergen Press's cut is getting worse. Press throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Septer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Press tries to clinch and Septer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Septer punishes Press's body with a nice straight punch. Press misses with a straight right. Press tries to close the distance and clinch but Septer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jab from Septer. Septer just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Press tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Press throws out a leg kick but Septer moves out of range and Press only half commits. Press throws a hook to the side of Septer's head but Septer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Septer looks like he wants to counter punch here. Septer jabs Press to the body, keeping him at a distance. Press is breathing heavily. Press tries to clinch but Septer moves out of range. Press connects with a high kick. Press connects with a crisp jab. Septer thuds his right hand into Press's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Press throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Septer. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Septer scores with a sloppy right hand. Press should have avoided that one. Septer works Press's body with a nice hook. Septer cracks Press with a right hand to the side of the head. Press takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mart Septer will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Press ducks under a wild hook from Septer. A jab from Septer does it's job there. Mart Septer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Press misses with a jab, cross combination.
Septer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Press at a distance.
Press doesn't manage to clinch there - Septer circles away.
Septer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Septer lands a jab to the nose. Press swings away with a leg kick that misses. Press throws a body shot but no joy. Septer loads up on a big right hand but Press slips the punch. Press misses with a looping left. Septer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Press takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Press gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Septer. Septer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Press. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Press throws a right hand that misses
and Septer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Press is rocked!#CUT2#Gergen Press's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Septer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Press right on the button. Press goes down! Septer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Septer gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mart Septer! Mart Septer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC Valentine's Day Massacre
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1# Howlett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Howlett keeps the fight on the outside. Press gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. The fighters circle momentarily. Howlett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Press connects with the punch. Press swinging wildly here.
Howlett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Howlett throws a jab when Press was well out of range. Press takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Gergen Press has been cut. Press ducks under a wild hook from Howlett. A right-left combo lands from Press. #CUT2#It looks like Logan Howlett has been cut. 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! Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Press looks like he wants to counter punch here. Press moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Press tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Press is looking to clinch. Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Press stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Press throws a series of punches but Howlett avoids them all with ease. Howlett throws a shot to the body.
Gergen Press seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Press takes one to the side of the head.
Press throws a leg kick but Howlett sees it coming and checks it nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Howlett misses its target. Nice defenses there by Howlett. Howlett takes a swing at Press's ribcage but misses. Howlett scores with a sloppy right hand. Press should have avoided that one. Howlett throws a good cross that connects.
Press misses the jab. Howlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Howlett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Howlett moves into range and connects with a jab. Howlett lands with a hook. Press tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Press connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Press. Press displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Howlett connects with a nice looking jab.
Howlett works the jab nicely.#ROC#Press is rocked! Howlett throws a jab when Press was well out of range. Press moves out of range as Howlett strikes. Howlett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Press defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand. Howlett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2# Press throws a nice outside leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick. Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Press. The fighters circling - Howlett throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Press throws a low kick but Howlett avoids it. Press tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Press. Press is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Howlett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Howlett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Howlett avoids the body shot from Press.
Howlett is looking to counter punch. Press throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body. Howlett throws a right hand that misses
and Press counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Press throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Press takes a jab right on the kisser.
Press misses with an attempted mid kick.
Press scoring well with a low kick there.
Howlett throws a lazy uppercut
and Press counters with a nice low kick that buckles Howlett's knee momentarily. Howlett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Press throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot. Nice defenses there by Press.#T3# Press tries to land a front kick but Howlett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Press moves away and avoids it. Howlett misses with a straight right. Howlett looks to throw the jab but Press is out of range. Press tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Howlett counters with a right hand to the body. Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Press manages to avoid it. Howlett slips under a jab. Press lands a head kick!
Howlett throws a hook but Press avoids it easily. Press doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Press tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it. Howlett swings for the body but Press moves out of range.
Press keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howlett. Press tries to clinch up. Press is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Howlett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Press throws a leg kick enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Howlett blocks a low kick nicely. Howlett is looking to counter punch. A telegraphed right hand from Press misses the target. Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Howlett keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Press gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A nice left hand lands by Howlett.
#BC# Howlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Press slips the punch. Howlett connects with a body shot that sends Press's belly button to the back. Press looks winded! Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Press has time to react. Press tries to clinch up. Howlett lands a body shot.
Press throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
Good work by Howlett as he checks the leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Press takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Howlett with a body punch. A glancing blow. Press doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Howlett misses with a looping left. Howlett connects with a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Howlett dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Press pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Press slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Press throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Press does a little dance to reset his feet. Howlett cracks Press with an open hand slap. Howlett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Press doesn't seem bothered though. Howlett scores with a hook to the body. Press takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Howlett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Press slips under a jab. Press throws out a counter right but Howlett avoids it with no problem. Howlett blocks a low kick nicely. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Howlett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A left lands for Howlett.#CUT#That has opened up Gergen Press's cut even more. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Press has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howlett finds it's way round the side to connect with Press's head. Press is still on wobbly legs! Can Howlett finish him? Howlett cracks Press with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Press falls to his knees and Howlett doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Howlett! |
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Event:
VFC 14 The Test
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1# Press tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away. Press cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs. Rose takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Press throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Press. Press fails to land with a series of punches.
Press looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Press's corner calls for a 1-2. Press obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2# Rose has closed the distance and engaged Press in a clinch.
Rose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Press with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rose prevents a body shot from Press. Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Press backwards. Rose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Press fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Press displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose. Press is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Press moves into range and connects with a jab. Press throws a front kick aimed at Rose's knee but Rose avoids it well. Press is looking to score with low kicks. Rose tries to counter by closing the distance. Press throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Rose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Press! #SUB2# Rose goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Press has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rose but great work by Press.#SU# Press stands up and we're back to a striking position. Press is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Press lands an overhand right. This has been an exciting period of action! Press connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gergen Press is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Press wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Rose gets a double leg takedown into Press's guard. Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Press looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rose puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Rose is controlling the pace.
Rose wants to control but Press is keeping him busy. Press is trying to control but can't.
Press gets full guard.#T3# Press throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2# Rose has gone for a leg lock! Press slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rose's guard.#REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rose can do anything to dispel that myth. Rose trying to control the position.
Rose trying to strike off his back.
Press wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. Press has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rose is proving hard to escape from. Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Press working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rose's head. Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Press takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Gergen Press has been cut. Press misses with a low kick as Rose jumps back. Press scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Brandon Rose has been cut. Press with a hook. Rose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2# Rose rushes Press and presses him up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gergen Press dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Press lands a jab to the nose. Rose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Brandon Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Press tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Press takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Press is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around? Press fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Press with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rose to score with a decent uppercut. Press throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely. Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rose goes for a double leg but Press avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Press continues to drive forward. Press tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Press dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Press tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# A decent looking cross lands there for Press.#CL2# Rose rushes Press and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Press.#TD2# Rose pulls guard successfully.
Press preventing the sweep. Press trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. Rose is controlling Press's posture. Rose keeping moving, preventing Press from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Press pushing down on Rose's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Press lands a nice short elbow. Rose trying to hold on to Press's head to control him but Press postures up.
Press wants to take a breather but Rose is having none of it. Gergen Press overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rose is looking to improve his position.
Press wants to take a breather but Rose is having none of it. Ground and pound from Press. Press is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rose! #T3# Rose is trying desperately to improve position. Rose's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Rose is squirming around, avoiding Press's attempts to control the action. Rose is trying desperately to improve position. Press tries to control but Rose wriggling away. Rose is working to get back to half guard.
#T4# 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. Press trying to control but he's not successful this time. A nice elbow there by Press. Press can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rose is looking to escape. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Press avoids the attempt from Rose to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gergen Press dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Press moves out of range as Rose throws a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose. Press throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose. Press scores with a shot to the body.
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Press throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily. Rose darts in looking for a takedown but Press gets double underhooks and turns Rose into the cage. Gergen Press has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rose. Press connects with the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Press ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Press but Press pushes him off and we're back to square one. Press scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks. #T1# Press darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Press 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 Rose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rose with the counter takedown but Press avoids it easily. Press is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
#CL2# Rose takes the fight into the clinch. Press tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Press wants to stall.
Press misses with the head strike.
Press is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rose is defending well for now. Press throws a head punch that misses. Press gets underhooks to prevent Rose's takedown attempt.
Press is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rose is defending well for now. Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rose avoids it.#T2# Rose is pushing Press up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Rose tries to pull guard but Press won't allow it.
Rose managing to block the knees to the body from Press.
Rose stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
Press throws a head punch that misses. Press is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rose is defending well for now. Rose tries to score a body lock takedown but Press shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Press throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rose holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rose stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gergen Press is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Press is defending well. Press being controlled against the cage. Press blocks a body shot from Rose. #BC2# Rose breaks from the clinch.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Press. Press punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The fight stays on the outside here - Press looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Press steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose. Press thows a body kick. Rose tries to catch it but that hurt him. Press lands the left hand. Rose checks the leg kick nicely there.
Press tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance. Press throws a series of strikes that have Rose backpedaling.
Press throws a leg kick that is checked and Rose counters with a three punch combo that has Press backing up. Press nods at Rose to acknowledge the strikes. Press lands a nice shot to the body.
Press lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range. Press tries a head kick but it misses.
Press is looking to clinch. Brandon Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Press throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Press with a body shot. Rose tries for a takedown but Press sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Gergen Press showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Press, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gergen Press! Our winner, Gergen Press, 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:
VFC 7 Big Boys
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1# Force lands a body shot.
Force avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Force uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Force feints and then cracks Press's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Press down. The crowd cheers as Force lands an impressive looking overhand right. Press doesn't seem phased though. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Force moves out of range as Press strikes. Force checks a leg kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Press has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Press swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Force counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A swing and a miss from Press. An attempted straight right counter from Force misses the target.#CL2# Press clinches up against the cage. Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Press lands a nice uppercut. Force lands a left hand that snaps the head of Press backwards. Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Press blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Force misses with a punch to the body.
Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
Press trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Force manages to break the clinch.
Press loads up on a big right hand but Force slips the punch. Press moves in looking to clinch but Force pushes him off. Press misses with a hook. Force ducked under it nicely. #T1# Press scores with a nice head shot. Press walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Press fails with an attempt to clinch.
Force cracks Press with a good jab. Force avoids the body shot from Press.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Press manages to avoid it. Press connects with a body shot. Press swinging wildly here.
Force lands the left hand. Press lunges at Force with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Force's hand. Force connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Press's hands. Force thuds a left hand into Press's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Force lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Press tries to clinch up but Force circles away and keeps his distance. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Force, as that shot connected.
Press throws a series of punches but Force moves out of range. Force throws a nice looking combination but Press bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2# Press throws a right and a left that both miss. Force stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Force lands with an uppercut that bounces Press off the cage and back into range. Force is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Force with a body punch. A glancing blow. Force feints and then cracks Press's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Press down. Press looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Force quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Force is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Press tries to clinch but Force moves out of range. Press takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Press both land. Nice combination. Force scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Press rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Force moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A jab from Force finds it's way through Press's defenses. Press lands a two punch combo.
Press looks winded! Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Press.
A nice leg kick lands there from Force. Force lands with a shot to the body. A low kick lands for Force.
Force wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Press throws a looping overhand right but Force ducks down to avoid it. Press tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Press. Force takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Press tries to close the distance and clinch up but Force swats him away and circles back towards the center. Force is looking to counter punch. Force scores with a jab. Press acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Press swings for the body but Force moves out of range.
Force scores with a hook. The fighters circle momentarily. Force darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Press takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Press swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force lands a nice shot to the body.
Force lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice jab there from Force. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Press is looking to clinch. Force jabs Press right on the nose. Press blinks but takes it well. Force takes a shot right to the bread basket. Force lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Force. Force throws a hook but Press blocks it. Press raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4# Press lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Force avoids a kick to the body.
Press is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Force. Force moves out of range of the strikes. As Press looks to move away, Force throws a big counter combo but Press just gets out of the way. Press wants to clinch. A nice leg kick lands there from Force. Press takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Force missing with a left hand there. Press was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Press throws a big shot that misses. Good exchange - Force coming out on top. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Force throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Press. Press unleashes a big counter combination but Force bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A big right from Force misses. #CL2# Press gets in close and instigates a clinch. Force misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ge Force dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Press ducks under a wild hook from Force. A jab from Force finds it's way through Press's defenses. Force takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gergen Press seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Press misses with a hook to the body
letting Force counter with a right hand. Force avoids a punch combination nicely.
Force lands with a nice body punch. Force walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ge Force is winning the standup battle so far. A punch combination from Press misses. Force moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Force defending well as Press loads up on a big left hand. Both fighters circling a little - Force finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Press throws a leg kick but Force sees it coming and moves out of range. Force is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Press can do to turn this around? Press tries to bum rush Force with a series of wild strikes but Force uses good footwork to avoid the assault. This has been an exciting period of action! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Force. Press is breathing heavily. Force with a nice calf kick. A nice leg kick from Force, right into the meat of the thigh.
Press moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A big left from Force misses. #T1# A swing and a miss from Press. Force lands a right hook to the body.
Force scores with a sloppy right hand. Press should have avoided that one. Press slips a straight right by Force. Force's jab looks to have found its range, popping Press under the eye. Force's jab looks to have found its range, popping Press under the eye.#CL2# Press darts in and clinches Force up against the cage. Force misses with a punch to the body.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force works on Press's body with a couple of short punches. Force tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A left hand lands to the body for Press.
Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
Force misses with some punches.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Press blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Force avoids a wild elbow strike from Press. Force misses with the head strike.
Press looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.
Press looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Press's elbow. Knees to the body from Press.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside. Force tries to throw a body punch but Press avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage. Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Press. Force misses with a body punch.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Press avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage. Force misses with a punch to the body.
Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it.#T3# Press cracks Force with a nice body shot. Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Press is leaning against Force and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it. Force dodges an elbow strike from Press.
Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Press. Press gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Press lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Force breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A chopping leg kick lands by Force. Press's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Press with a jab. Press has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Press uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
Press throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Press ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away. Force wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Force scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Press takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Press misses with a jab, cross combination.
Force misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Press. Press throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Press looks to throw the jab but Force is out of range. Force scores with a punch to the head. Press tries to close the distance and clinch up but Force swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - Press looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Press throws a right hand that Force ducks under and follows up with a left that Force also avoids with ease. Press throws a right hand that misses
and Force counters with a stiff right hand. Force lands a jab to Press's midsection. Press is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. An inside leg kick lands from Force. Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Press misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Force.
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 Ge Force will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Force lands a nice looking body shot.
Force misses with a two punch combination.
Press looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Force moves away from the strike by Press. #CL2# Press clinches with his opponent.
Press trying to stall but Force improves his position.
Press missing with knees to the body.
Press wants to break the clinch but can't.
Press lands an uppercut. Press doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force prevents Press from breaking the clinch. Press throws an elbow but it misses.
Press taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Press misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force. Press takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Press. Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Press controls his hands.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Force misses with a punch to the body.
Press throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Press misses with some punches.
Press misses with an elbow strike.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Press controls his hands.
Press misses with a knee strike.
Press can't break the clinch.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Press controls the action.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside. Press is trying to maintain a safe position but Force gets an underhook and turns Press into the cage. Force misses with a short punch on the inside. Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Press uses good head movement to avoid it. Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Press's elbow. Press is trying to maintain a safe position but Force gets an underhook and turns Press into the cage. Press swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it. Press doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Press pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Press blocks an uppercut.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Press tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it. Press looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.
Press blocking some punches.
Force tries to work over Press's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Press prevents a body shot from Force. Force blocking some punches.
Press misses with a knee to the head. Press tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land. Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gergen Press has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Press tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Press blocking some punches.
#T3# Press blocks a body shot from Force. Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it. Press lands a left hand that snaps the head of Force backwards. Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Press controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Force misses with a short punch on the inside. Press blocking some punches.
Press pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Press blocks a body shot from Force. #BC2# Press breaks from the clinch.
Force looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Press moves away from the strike by Force. Press takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Press is looking to chop away at Force's legs. Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4# Force lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Force connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Press forces Force back against the cage and clinches. Force lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Force tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
Gergen Press seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Force throws a head punch that misses. Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Press misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Force.
Press throws a knee to the head but misses.
Press blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Press controls the action.
Press is trying to push Force away but Force has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Force managing to block the knees to the body from Press.
Press tries to land knees in the clinch but Force avoids the damage to the body. Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Press controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ge Force. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Force, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ge Force! |
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Event:
VFC 2 The New Years Brawl
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1# Press tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance. It looked like Graham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Graham fakes the leg kick and cracks Press in the body. Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Press throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham. Graham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Graham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Graham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Graham closes the distance and clinches. Graham lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Graham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Press's brow. Graham pushes Press back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Graham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Press misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Press taking a breather. Graham scores with an uppercut up the middle. Graham lands with a left to the head. Press trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Press into the cage. Graham lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graham. Press lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Press with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Press is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graham is defending well for now. Press looking to stall.
Press tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Graham. Press fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Press looks winded! Graham lands with a right to the head. Graham scores with a nice hook to the head. Graham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graham lands a left hand.
#BC# Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Graham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Graham throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Gergen Press has been cut. Press throws a low kick but Graham moves out of range easily. Graham throws a head kick that half lands.
Gergen Press is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Press wants to clinch but Graham slips to the side and Graham counters with a nice body shot. Graham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Press takes a step back to recover. Graham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Graham throws a leg kick which misses Press's front leg but catches the back leg as Press tries to avoid it. Graham lands a high kick!
Press moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Press is rocked! The fighters circle, before Graham throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Press's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Graham lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Angus Graham! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Lidellos has Press up against the cage in a clinch.
Lidellos misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Press.
Lidellos throws a head punch that misses. Lidellos lands with a short shot to the head. Press takes a shot to the head. Lidellos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lidellos has a couple of punches blocked by Press.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Lidellos lands a shoulder strike. Lidellos misses with a hook from the clinch. Press blocking some punches.
Lidellos misses with a punch on the inside.
Lidellos throws a punch but it's blocked by Press. A head punch blocked on the inside by Press. A short left from Lidellos. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Press is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Press looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lidellos swings wildly with an uppercut but Press uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Press blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Press blocks an uppercut.
Press wants to break free but Lidellos has control.
Lidellos working aggressively here.
Press wants to break free but Lidellos has control.
Lidellos lands a right hand. Lidellos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Press wants to get back to striking at distance but Lidellos won't allow it.
Press blocks an uppercut.
Lidellos has a couple of punches blocked by Press.
Lidellos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidellos. Lidellos working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Lidellos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Press. Press wants to stall.
Lidellos is working Press over against the cage.#T2# Lidellos throws a punch but it's blocked by Press. Press is trying to push Lidellos away but Lidellos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2# Press breaks the clinch.
Press scoring well with a low kick there.
Press with a nice calf kick.#CL# Lidellos closes the distance and clinches. Lidellos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Lidellos fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidellos. Press looking to slow down the pace here. Press wants to break free but Lidellos has control.
Lidellos throws a head punch that misses. Lidellos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lidellos working aggressively here.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidellos. Lidellos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Press backwards. Lidellos lands an uppercut. Press goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Press wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lidellos misses with the head strike.
Lidellos gets through Press's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Lidellos.
Press blocks an uppercut.
Lidellos lands a hook that snaps the head of Press backwards. A short right from Lidellos. Press tries to break free but Lidellos pushes him back against the cage. Lidellos lands a shoulder strike. Lidellos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lidellos working some nice short punches 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! A short right from Lidellos. Press looks winded! Lidellos scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Lidellos on the inside. #T4# Lidellos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidellos misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lidellos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lidellos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Press backwards. Lidellos misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Press. Lidellos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Press blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidellos lands on the inside with an uppercut. Press blocking some punches.
Press blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidellos lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Gergen Press has been cut. Lidellos scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Press is rocked! Press misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Press is still on wobbly legs! Can Lidellos finish him? Lidellos lands with a light punch inside. Lidellos scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lidellos creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Press with a big uppercut! Press tries to clinch up but Lidellos pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Press to the mat! Press covers up and Lidellos unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tsakos Lidellos! |
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