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Event:
TR81
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Fistle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Simionescu instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Simionescu.
Simionescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fistle tries to pull guard but Simionescu won't allow it.
Simionescu lands a left hand.
Simionescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fistles head.
Simionescu tries a body shot but Fistle blocks it.
A body shot lands from Simionescu.
Simionescu is leaning against Fistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fistle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fistle looks winded!
A short right from Simionescu.
A short left from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good body shot from Simionescu.
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!
Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head.
Simionescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fistles head.
Simionescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Simionescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simionescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fistle.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Simionescu.
#BC#
Simionescu breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Simionescu closes the distance and clinches.
Simionescu cracks Fistle with a nice body shot.
Simionescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simionescu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Simionescu pushes Fistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simionescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simionescu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Simionescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Simionescu closes the distance and clinches.
Simionescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simionescu. #T2#
Simionescu cracks Fistle with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Fistle is rocked!
Simionescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Simionescu finish him?
A shot in the inside from Simionescu.
Simionescu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simionescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistle backwards.
Simionescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Fistle.
Fistle blocking some punches.
Simionescu lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Fistle senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iulian Simionescu!
Our winner, Iulian Simionescu, 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 94 Feynman vs Tartakov
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Mendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fistle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fistle slips a jab from Mendez.
Shaun Fistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistle blocks a jab.
Fistle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Mendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fistle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fistle keeps working.
Fistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fistle defending well though.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fistle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Mendez misses with a head shot. Fistle uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fistle tries to get out of the position.
Fistle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fistle has wrist control.
Fistle trying to control the position.
Fistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez stands up over Fistle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mendez scores with a takedown into Fistle's guard.
Mendez trying to control but Fistle is working from the bottom.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Fistle blocks nicely. #T3#
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez postures up in Fistle's guard and throws a big left but Fistle blocks it.
Mendez landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fistle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Fistle blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fistle misses with a looping left.
Mendez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fistle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaun Fistle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez slips a jab from Fistle.
A telegraphed right hand from Fistle misses the target.
Mendez staying out of range there.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Fistle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Fistle.
Fistle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendez momentarily.
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Fistle saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fistle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Fistle misses its intended target.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mendez slips under a jab.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fistle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendez digs a good body shot into Fistle's ribs.
Fistle dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
A little feinted left hand from Fistle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fistle misses the body punch
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Fistle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fistle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fistle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendez slips under a jab from Fistle.
Fistle with a hook.
Fistle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fistle finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendez's head.
Fistle lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand. #T1#
Fistle lands an overhand right.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fistle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fistle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez trying to control but Fistle is working from the bottom.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Fistle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez stays in close to Fistle's body and controls the position. #T2#
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fistle's head.
Mendez stays in close to Fistle's body and controls the position.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fistle keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fistle misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fistle misses the target.
Fistle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Fistle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
And Mendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Fistle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fistle connects with the punch.#T3#
Fistle swings widly with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Mendez blocks a jab.#TD2#
Mendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fistle!
Mendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mendez breaks from Fistle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mendez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Joe Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fistle blocking the ground and pound.
Mendez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fistle's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Fistle is rocked!
Fistle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mendez.
#T4#
Mendez breaks from Fistle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Fistle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mendez working Fistle over with strikes here.
Fistle is looking to improve his position but Mendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fistle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Mendez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fistle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mendez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mendez scores with a nice head shot.
Fistle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendez's hands.
Mendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Fistle.
A cross from Fistle lands.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fistle throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Fistle avoids it with no problem.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Mendez.
Mendez staying out of range there.
Fistle misses with a right hand
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fistle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fistle avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fistle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Fistle.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fistle defends it well.
Mendez is looking to clinch.
Fistle throws a hook but Mendez blocks it.
A big right from Fistle misses.
Fistle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fistle misses the shot to the body.
Fistle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mendez misses with a looping right.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fistle.
The fighters circling - Fistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fistle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Fistle. #T2#
Mendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fistle lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Fistle finds it's target.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fistle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fistle throws a hook to the side of Mendez's head but Mendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaun Fistle is winning the standup battle so far.
Fistle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fistle misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fistle defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fistle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fistle.
Mendez misses with a jab to the body
and Fistle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fistle throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Fistle avoids it easily.
Fistle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fistle throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mendez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Mendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mendez lands an elbow.
Mendez trying to control the position but Fistle is working away.
Mendez working the ground and pound.
Mendez scores with punches from side control.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fistle tries to control but Mendez manages to take his back.#T4#
Mendez punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fistle avoids the strikes from Mendez.
Mendez cracks Fistle with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fistle from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mendez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mendez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mendez misses with punches from the back.
Mendez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Fistle to escape the position.
Shaun Fistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Mendez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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 Shaun Fistle.
I think Mendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mendez! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Silva drives through with a takedown into Fistle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Fistle keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Fistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fistle manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Fistle's guard.
Silva trying to control but Fistle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fistle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fistle has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fistle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fistle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fistle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fistle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fistle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Fistle has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fistle reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fistle taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Silva! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Fistle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Calvin Green has been cut.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fistle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Fistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fistle scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fistle blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fistle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Fistle jabs at Green's body.
Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fistle scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Green cracks Fistle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fistle blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green looks to land a left hand but Fistle moved out of range nicely.
Green misses with an uppercut. Fistle saw that one coming.
Fistle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fistle defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Fistle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Calvin Green's cut even more.
Fistle cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green walks straight into a right hand from Fistle - that's dropped him! Fistle jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Green from any more punishment! Green complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shaun Fistle!
A relieved looking Shaun Fistle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 85 Isle vs Fistle
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Fistle cracks Isle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Fistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fistle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Isle momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Isle misses the shot to the body.
Isle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isle.
Fistle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Isle throws a lazy right hand but Fistle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fistle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fistle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Isle sends Fistle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Isle is motioning to the referee to let Fistle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Isle gets a clinch.
Fistle prevents a body shot from Isle.
Fistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Isle prevents a body shot from Fistle.
Fistle tries to break the clinch but Isle is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Fistle - that landed with a thud.
Isle prevents Fistle from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Isle.
Isle can't find room to land a body shot as Fistle controls the action.
#BC2#
Fistle breaks the clinch.
Isle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Fistle swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Isle counters with a nice right hand that sends Fistle toppling to the canvas! Fistle scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Isle finish him?!
Isle wants to clinch up but Fistle keeps it at a distance.
Isle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isle is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Fistle hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Isle!
After winning the bout, Thomas Isle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 73 Fistle vs Mendez
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendez.
Mendez has control of an arm but Fistle manages to advance to Mendez's back!
Mendez tries to roll but Fistle sticks to his back.
Mendez is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fistle is trying to stick to Mendez's back but Mendez is turning into Fistle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fistle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendez.
Fistle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Fistle blocks nicely.
Mendez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Fistle is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fistle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fistle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Fistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fistle tries to get out of the position.
Fistle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Fistle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Fistle dodges it nicely.
Fistle is staying active underneath Mendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendez is trying to control. Fistle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fistle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez defending well as Fistle loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Mendez.
Fistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Mendez shoots in and bounces Fistle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez throws an elbow that misses. Fistle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendez's guard. Nice move by Fistle!#REVR#
Mendez has control of Fistle's left arm, preventing Fistle from doing any damage. #T4#
Mendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fistle is one step ahead there.
Mendez pulls Fistle in close to prevent any damage.
Fistle preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fistle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fistle is fighting to break Mendez's control of his arms but Mendez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fistle misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fistle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaun Fistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez throws a body punch but Fistle moves out of range.
Fistle misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Mendez.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fistle keeps working.
Mendez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fistle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Mendez is nestled in close to Fistle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Fistle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Mendez is looking to advance position but Fistle won't allow it.
Mendez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fistle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fistle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendez drops an elbow to the side of Fistle's head.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Mendez content to control rather than advance.
Fistle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Mendez throwing shots but Fistle is blocking nicely.
Mendez throwing shots but Fistle is blocking nicely.
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Mendez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Fistle dodges it nicely.
Mendez throwing shots but Fistle is blocking nicely.
Mendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Mendez wants to take a breather but Fistle is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendez throws a right hand that Fistle ducks under and follows up with a left that Fistle also avoids with ease.
Fistle misses with a looping left.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fistle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Fistle parries the strikes from Mendez easily there. Mendez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fistle to escape.
Mendez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fistle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mendez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Mendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fistle dodges the ground and pound from Mendez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Mendez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Mendez lands.#TD2#
Mendez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fistle was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendez throws a strike but Fistle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fistle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Mendez is working Fistle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez stands up over Fistle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fistle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fistle's head.
Mendez postures up in Fistle's guard and throws a big left but Fistle blocks it.
Fistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fistle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Mendez is working Fistle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez postures up in Fistle's guard and throws a big left but Fistle blocks it.
Mendez is in close to Fistle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fistle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Fistle pushes him off.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Fistle moves out of range.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fistle!
Fistle dodges the ground and pound from Mendez.
Joe Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mendez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mendez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fistle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mendez punching from mount but Fistle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mendez unloads with some shots from mount but Fistle bucks and avoids them well.
Fistle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez punching from mount but Fistle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mendez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Mendez punching from mount but Fistle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mendez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mendez landing strikes from the mount and Fistle is in trouble!
Mendez controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Mendez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mendez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mendez is landing with some decent strikes but Fistle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fistle is in a horrible position here. Mendez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shaun Fistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Fistle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Mendez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendez 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Joe Mendez!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Joe Mendez!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Joe Mendez!
Joe Mendez wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Fistle jabs Blancho right on the nose. Blancho blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.
Fistle with a hook.
Fistle lands the left hand.
Fistle drops Blancho with a naaaaasty hook - Blancho is in real trouble here! Fistle dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Fistle!
Our winner, Shaun Fistle, 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 44 Freaky Friday
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Nine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nine takes a swing at Fistle's ribcage but misses.
Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fistle.
Fistle throws a lazy right hand but Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nine misses the shot to the body.
Nine throws a lazy right hand but Fistle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fistle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nine clobbers Fistle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nine walks into a straight right hand from Fistle.
Fistle swings for the body but Nine moves out of range.
Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fistle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fistle tests Nine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Yak Nine has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nine. Fistle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fistle misses with a straight right.
Nine misses the body punch
and Fistle counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fistle throws a hook to the side of Nine's head but Nine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fistle walks into a jab.
Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fistle manages to avoid it.
Nine lands a jab to the head.
Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Fistle slips a jab and a cross from Nine.
Fistle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fistle moves out of range of the strikes.
Fistle lands with a right hand.
Fistle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Business in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fistle. Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fistle throws an off balance right hand
and Nine counters with a left and a right that stings Fistle.
Fistle misses with a lunging right hand
and Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fistle was well out of range. Poor timing from Nine.
Fistle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fistle throws the left hand but Nine avoids the punch easily.
Nine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Nine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fistle jabs Nine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fistle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nine looks to land a combination but Fistle avoids it well.
Nine tries to move into range but Fistle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Nine swings for the body but Fistle moves out of range.
Fistle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nine throws a lazy uppercut
and Fistle counters with a nice body shot.
Fistle throws a body punch but Nine moves out of range.
Nine tries to counter with a clinch but Fistle shakes him off and moves away.
Fistle loads up on a big right hand but Nine slips the punch.
Fistle sets himself, and Nine steps forward looking for the clinch! Fistle avoids it this time.
Nine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fistle.
Nine lands with a nice body punch.
Fistle moves out of range of the strikes.
Nine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Nine.
Nine loads up on a big right hand but Fistle slips the punch.
Nine misses with a series of wild punches.
Fistle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fistle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nine lands a lovely overhand right.
Fistle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nine.
A little jabbing left from Nine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fistle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Nine moves out of range as Fistle strikes.
Nine lands with a good body shot.
Nine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fistle counters with a stiff right hand.
Fistle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nine.
Fistle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nine blocks a jab.
Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fistle moves away.
Nine misses with a hook.
It looked like Fistle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fistle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nine misses with a straight left.
Nine scores with a jab to the body.
Fistle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fistle jabs at Nine's body.
Fistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Nine.
Nine scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Nine.#T4#
A big right from Fistle misses.
As Fistle backs off Nine throws a huge counter combo but Fistle manages to avoid it all.
Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fistle.
Nine throws a shot from downtown. Fistle moves away and avoids it.
Nine wants to clinch.
It looked like Fistle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fistle looks to score with a jab to the body but Nine is just out of range.
Fistle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fistle misses with an uppercut.
Fistle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nine throws a body punch but Fistle moves out of range.
Fistle lands a nice shot that snaps Nine's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fistle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nine loads up on a big right hand but Fistle slips the punch.
Nine misses with an uppercut.
Fistle looks to score with a jab to the body but Nine is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yak Nine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yak Nine's cut.
That's time! Fistle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nine wants to clinch.
Nine throws a hook to the side of Fistle's head but Fistle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nine swinging wildly here.
Fistle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fistle misses with a looping left.
Nine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fistle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nine throws a shot to the body.
Fistle loads up on a big right hand but Nine slips the punch.
Nine wants to counter the offense by Fistle and move into the clinch position.
Fistle loads up on a big right hand but Nine slips the punch.
Nine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nine looks to land a combination but Fistle avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Fistle. #T1#
Fistle moves out of range of the strikes.
Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fistle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nine scores with a body shot.
Fistle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fistle lands a jab to the nose.
Fistle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nine.
Fistle lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Nine misses.
Fistle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Nine is rocked!
Nine throws a lazy right hand but Fistle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nine is still on wobbly legs! Can Fistle finish him?
Yak Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nine just misses with a punch to the body.
Nine misses with a wild body shot.
Nine seems to have recovered his senses.
Fistle dodges the punch combination from Nine.
Fistle misses with a hook. Nine ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Nine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fistle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
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!
Fistle defending well as Nine loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Fistle misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nine.
Nine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fistle throws a lazy right hand but Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fistle misses with a straight right.
Fistle lands with a nice body punch.
Fistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Nine.
Fistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nine.
Fistle misses with a straight left.
Nine thuds a left hand into Fistle's body.
Fistle lands the left hand.
Fistle scores with a jab.
Fistle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nine.
Fistle ducks under a wild hook from Nine.
Nine walks into a stiff left hand from Fistle.
Nine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fistle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nine.#T3#
Nine connects with a body shot.
Fistle slips under a jab.
Nine lands a jab to the head.
Nine swings widly with a right hand
and Fistle counters with a left to the body.
Nine is breathing heavily.
Nine misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Fistle lands a big right hand that sends Nine crashing to the mat! Fistle stays standing though and waves Nine back to his feet!
Fistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nine missing with a left hand there. Fistle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fistle slips under a jab from Nine.
A little feinted left hand from Fistle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nine swings for the body but Fistle moves out of range.
Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nine misses with a left hand
and Fistle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nine throws an overhand right that lands on Fistle's shoulder, as Fistle tries to avoid the shot.
Fistle slips a jab and a cross from Nine.
Nine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nine drops his hands momentarily. Fistle doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Nine staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Nine doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Fistle!
Shaun Fistle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Yak Nine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shoutout my sponsor Underground! I will come back the same animal but a different beast. Yak out!!!'. |
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Event:
VFC 22 Go Big
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Tartakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tartakov misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tartakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Tartakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fistle trying to control from the bottom.
Fistle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov trying to mount his opponent but Fistle defends it.
Tartakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Tartakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fistle is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fistle wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fistle taking some punishment here, with Tartakov in his half guard.
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fistle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fistle is looking to improve his position.
Fistle controlling the position for now.
Fistle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tartakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tartakov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fistle wants to get back to full guard.
Tartakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fistle trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fistle tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
Fistle is working to get back to half guard.
Tartakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SUB#
Tartakov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 14 The Test
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Fistle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fistle moves away from the strike by Smith.
Fistle takes one to the side of the head.
Fistle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Fistle scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Fistle moves away and avoids it.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fistle dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fistle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Fistle is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fistle.
Fistle connects with a looping right hand.
Fistle 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fistle staying out of range there.
Fistle throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Fistle throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fistle.
Smith misses with a hook. Fistle ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Fistle coming out on top.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Fistle does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fistle! But no joy.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Fistle works the jab nicely.
Fistle misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Fistle.
Fistle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Fistle is out of range.
Fistle defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Fistle moved out of range.
It seemed like Fistle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fistle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Fistle moves out of range easily.
Fistle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fistle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fistle knocks out Smith with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Fistle before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Fistle picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Fistle!
Shaun Fistle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Oliver Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some you lose some. I will be back and I am going sleep some of you fools.'. |
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Event:
VFC 7 Big Boys
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Fistle.
Fistle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silverado on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like William Silverado has been cut.
Fistle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silverado has time to react.#KD#
Fistle cracks Silverado with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silverado looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fistle finish him?
#ROC#Silverado is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fistle cracks Silverado with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Fistle!
A relieved looking Shaun Fistle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 2 The New Years Brawl
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Carol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Carol moves into the clinch.
Fistle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fistle tries to break the clinch but Carol is controlling the position.
Fistle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fistle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fistle is looking to break free of the clinch but Carol has double underhooks.
Fistle tries to circle away but Carol has him pinned against the cage.
Carol slows down the pace here.
Fistle is trying to push Carol away but Carol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carol prevents a body shot from Fistle.
Carol with a knee to the head.
Fistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carol is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fistle tries a body shot but Carol blocks it.
Fistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Carol.
#T1#
Fistle is trying to break free.#BC2#
Carol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carol takes one on the button.#CL2#
Carol clinches up with Fistle and pushes him back against the cage.
Fistle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fistle blocks it with crossed arms.
Fistle is looking to break free of the clinch but Carol has double underhooks.
Carol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fistle.
#BC#
Fistle breaks the clinch.
Carol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fistle swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Carol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carol is stalling here.
Carol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fistle's efforts to push away.
Carol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fistle's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Fistle.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Carol.
Fistle wants to get back to striking at distance but Carol won't allow it.
Fistle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carol tries to work over Fistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fistle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fistle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fistle tries to circle away but Carol has him pinned against the cage.
Fistle is trying to break free.
Carol tries to throw a body punch but Fistle avoids it by throwing Carol back against the cage.
Fistle is trying to force a seperation but Carol has the dominant position.
Fistle tries to break free but Carol pushes him back against the cage.
Carol is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fistle is defending well for now.
Carol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carol misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Carol manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistle thuds his right hand into Carol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Carol has been cut.
Carol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fistle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Carol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fistle scores with a hook.
Fistle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carol on the side of the head.
Carol misses with a head kick.
A cross from Fistle lands.
Carol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fistle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carol momentarily.
Fistle lands a nice shot to the body.
Fistle throws a monster overhand right that drops Carol! Fistle follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Fistle!
Our winner, Shaun Fistle, 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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