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Event:
HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jun 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Vareen forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Vareen misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vareen to keep the fight standing.
Vareen tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Vareen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vareen wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vareen, which made it look bad.
Vareen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov tries to clinch but Vareen moves out of range.
Kersikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vareen pinned against the cage. Vareen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vareen scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
#T1##SU2#
Vareen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kersikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vareen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kersikov somewhat.
Vareen lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Vareen. Vareen maintains the clinch.
Vareen missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov trying to stall but Vareen improves his position.
Vareen tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Vareen drops back down to his feet.
Kersikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Kersikov wants a takedown.
Kersikov looking for a takedown.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Kersikov gets control of Vareen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kersikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Vareen stands up from Kersikov's guard - Vareen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kersikov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vareen counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Vareen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vareen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Vareen has hold of Kersikov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kersikov seems comfortable defending it but Vareen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kersikov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kersikov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vareen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Vareen!
Our winner, Johnny Vareen, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartwell.
Hartwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hartwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov dives in and grabs Hartwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartwell pushes down on Kersikov's head and hops out.
Hartwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Kersikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Hartwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
Kersikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov goes for a takedown attempt but Hartwell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brad Hartwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Hartwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hartwell smiles and moves away.
Hartwell fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hartwell misses the jab.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hartwell lands a head shot.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartwell is looking to clinch.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartwell but Hartwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a jab from Hartwell.#TD#
Hartwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hartwell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartwell working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hartwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Hartwell there.
Hartwell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Kersikov is rocked!
Hartwell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kersikov is still in real trouble! Can Hartwell finish him?
Hartwell lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kersikov quite badly. Kersikov pulls Hartwell in close trying to recover. Hartwell postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kersikov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kersikov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Hartwell!
In his post fight interview, Brad Hartwell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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