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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Varupa throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Varupa misses with a double jab.
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varupa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Griggs closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Varupa fails to land.
Griggs lands a right hand.
Varupa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Varupa's head.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Griggs.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
Varupa looking to slow down the pace here.
Varupa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Varupa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Varupa is looking to break free of the clinch but Griggs has double underhooks.
Varupa is trying to break the clinch but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Varupa fails to land.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Varupa misses with a punch on the inside.
Varupa working aggressively here.
Griggs can't find room to land a body shot as Varupa controls the action.
Griggs misses with a punch to the body.
Varupa trying to stall but Griggs improves his position.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Griggs keeps control of Varupa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Varupa tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs lands a right hand.
Griggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Varupa's efforts to push away.
Varupa is trying to stall.
Griggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Griggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Varupa throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Varupa tries to break the clinch but Griggs is controlling the position.
Griggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Varupa's elbow.
Griggs pushes Varupa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Varupa on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Varupa fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Varupa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Varupas head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griggs as Varupa tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Varupa taking a breather.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varupa blocks an uppercut.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Griggs to work.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs misses with a hook from 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!
Varupa is trying to push Griggs away but Griggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Varupa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varupa blocking some punches.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Griggs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Varupa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Varupa throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
Varupa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varupa.
Griggs gets through Varupa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Griggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varupa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varupa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Varupa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Varupa wants to get back to striking at distance but Griggs won't allow it.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Varupa.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Varupa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Varupa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Varupa misses with a punch on the inside.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
Varupa throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Varupa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griggs prevents a body shot from Varupa.
Griggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Varupa tries to circle away but Griggs has him pinned against the cage.
Griggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varupa backwards.
Griggs has Varupa pressed against the cage, preventing Varupa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Varupa is stalling here.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
Varupa misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs prevents Varupa from breaking the clinch.
Varupa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Varupa throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Vinny Griggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs. #T3#
Griggs digs a right hand into Varupa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varupa's gas tank.
Varupa blocks an uppercut.
Varupa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Griggs can't find room to land a body shot as Varupa controls the action.
Varupa is stalling here.
Varupa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Griggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varupa tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varupa throws a head punch that misses.
Varupa struggles to land a body shot inside as Griggs controls his hands.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Varupa misses with some punches.
Griggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varupa up against the cage.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Varupa's head.
Varupa wants to get back to striking at distance but Griggs won't allow it.
Varupa blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Griggs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Varupa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been informed that Varupa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nermin Varupa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varupa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varupa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varupa.
Varupa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Griggs clinches up with Varupa and pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varupa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Varupa is rocked!
Varupa misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varupa wants to get back to striking at distance but Griggs won't allow it.
Varupa is trying to break the clinch but Griggs is controlling him.
Varupa has had enough of the clinch but Griggs keeps him there for the moment.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varupa is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?#T1#
Varupa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Griggs.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
Good body shot from Varupa.
Varupa is trying to push Griggs away but Griggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Varupa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Varupa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griggs lands a body punch.
Varupa seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griggs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griggs.
Varupa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Varupa.
Griggs prevents Varupa from breaking the clinch.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varupa wants to break free but Griggs has control.
Varupa throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Griggs drops Varupa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Varupa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Griggs pushes Varupa against the cage. Griggs is working some dirty boxing. Griggs pushes off with a quick right hook! Varupa goes down! Varupa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Griggs moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Griggs! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varupa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Varupa won't allow it.
Gracie throwing shots but Varupa is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varupa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Varupa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Varupa's temple. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varupa is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T1##SUB2#
Varupa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Varupa defends the submission attempt.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varupa sees it coming and defends easily.
Varupa is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Varupa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Varupa is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varupa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Varupa.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Varupa defends the submission attempt.
Varupa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Varupa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Varupa is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varupa wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Varupa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varupa defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Varupa is defending it quite comfortably.
Varupa wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Varupa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Varupa tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is thwarting Varupa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varupa sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varupa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Varupa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Varupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varupa can do to turn this around?
Varupa stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Varupa fails to land with a series of punches.
Varupa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Varupa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Varupa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Varupa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Varupa won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Varupa lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Varupa won't allow it.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #T1#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varupa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Varupa from controlling successfully.
Varupa throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Varupa defends it easily.
Varupa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Varupa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Varupa has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Varupa looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varupa is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varupa defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varupa is aware though and is defending well.
Varupa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varupa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Varupa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Varupa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Varupa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Varupa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Varupa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 9
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Hager takes one on the button.#CL2#
Varupa clinches up against the cage.
Varupa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Varupa manages to break the clinch.
Varupa looks to land a combination. Hager sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hager misses with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a stiff right hand.
Varupa catches Hager with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hager throws a lazy right hand but Varupa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Varupa slips under a jab from Hager.
Hager misses with a left hand
and Varupa counters with a left 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!
Hager misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Varupa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hager tries to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling the position.
Varupa controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varupa.#T1#
Hager working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Varupa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varupa looks to land a combination. Hager sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD#
Hager connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Varupa to the floor! Hager dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Varupa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nermin Varupa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varupa keeping control of the position.
Varupa is still in real trouble! Can Hager finish him?
Varupa tries to kick Hager off but Hager keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Varupa seems to have recovered his senses.
Varupa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hager's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hager's back!#SUB2#
Varupa looking to break Hager's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hager remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Varupa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Varupa misses with an elbow to the head. #T2##SUB2#
Varupa is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hager knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hager for a finish. #SUB2#
Varupa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Varupa misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varupa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hager doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Varupa tightening his grip on Hager, looking for the choke.
Varupa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3##SUB2#
Hager preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Varupa. #SUB2#
Varupa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Varupa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hager doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Varupa looking to break Hager's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hager remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Varupa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hager really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Varupa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Varupa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been informed that Varupa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Hager defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Varupa biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nermin Varupa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nermin Varupa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hager takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Varupa.
Varupa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hager takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hager throws a lazy uppercut
and Varupa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Varupa cracks a nice hook into Hager's ribs.
Varupa blocks a jab.
Varupa throws a series of strikes that have Hager backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Hager.
A slow jab from Hager misses its intended target.
Varupa unleashes a big counter combination but Hager bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hager throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Hager takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Varupa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hager misses with a hook
and Hager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hager takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Varupa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Hager tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varupa throws out a counter right but Hager avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Varupa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Varupa breaks the clinch.
Varupa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hager's hands.
Nermin Varupa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varupa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varupa jabs Hager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hager swings widly with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a straight right hand.
Varupa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Varupa looks to land a combination. Hager sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circling - Hager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hager backs off Varupa throws a huge counter combo but Hager manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hager misses with a shot to the body
and Varupa counters with a series of strikes. Hager will be more careful next time no doubt.
Varupa ducks under a wild hook from Hager.
Nermin Varupa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hager looks to throw the jab but Varupa is out of range.
Varupa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Varupa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Varupa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Varupa gets a clinch. #BC2#
Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hager walks into a left hand.
Hager with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Varupa to score with a decent uppercut.
Varupa lands a jab-cross combination.
Hager looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Varupa gets a clinch. #BC2#
Varupa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varupa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hagers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Varupa scores with a jab to the head.
Hager walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Varupa pushes Hager up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Varupa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varupa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Varupa scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Varupa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varupa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice combination there by Varupa.
Hager on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Varupa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Varupa duly obliges.
Varupa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varupa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hager eats them both and turns towards Varupa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varupa lands a lovely overhand right.
Hager throws a head kick that misses.
Hager misses with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a nice uppercut. #T4##CL2#
Varupa moves into the clinch successfully.
Varupa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hager up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varupa. #BC2#
Varupa breaks the clinch.
Varupa scores with a jab to the head.
Varupa lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Varupa forces Hager back against the cage and clinches.
Hager wants to break free but Varupa has control.
#BC2#
Varupa breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nermin Varupa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nermin Varupa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Varupa there.
Varupa lands a jab-cross combination.
Varupa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Varupa walks into a left hand.
Varupa throws a nice looking combination but Hager bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Varupa scores with a nice strike.
Hager throws a jab when Varupa was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Varupa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hager throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Varupa counters with a series of strikes. Hager will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Varupa moves into the clinch.
Varupa lands a body shot.
Varupa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Varupa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Varupa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
Hager tries to circle away but Varupa has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Varupa.
Varupa is leaning against Hager and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hager wants to get back to striking at distance but Varupa won't allow it.
#BC2#
Varupa breaks from the clinch.
Hager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Varupa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Varupa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Varupa slips a jab from Hager.
Hager throws a combination that misses
letting Varupa counter with a right hand.
Hager misses with a hook
enabling Varupa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Varupa has Hager up against the cage in a clinch.
Hager is trying to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling him.#BC2#
Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Varupa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hager back to the cage. Varupa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Hager misses.
Hager is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Varupa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hager throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Varupa's head.
Hager throws a looping overhand right but Varupa ducks down to avoid it.
Varupa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hager drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Varupa clinches with his opponent.
Varupa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hager.#BC2#
Varupa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Varupa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Varupa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Varupa has closed the distance and engaged Hager in a clinch.
Varupa stalling the fight.
#T3#
Hager is looking to break free of the clinch but Varupa has double underhooks.
Varupa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagers head.
A left hand lands to the body for Varupa.
Nermin Varupa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Varupa is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Varupa.#BC2#
Varupa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Varupa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Varupa taking a breather.
Varupa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagers head. #T4#
Varupa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
Varupa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
Varupa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Varupa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hagers head.
Varupa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varupa lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Varupa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Varupa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varupa. #BC2#
Varupa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nermin Varupa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nermin Varupa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Hager on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Varupa forces Hager back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Varupa.
Hager can't break the clinch.
Varupa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hager backwards. #BC2#
Varupa breaks from the clinch.
Varupa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hager jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Varupa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varupa.
Varupa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Varupa duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varupa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Varupa.
Hager lands a glancing blow to the side of Varupa's head.
Varupa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hager walks into a stiff left hand from Varupa.#T1#
Hager misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Varupa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Varupa lands a two punch combo.
Hager swings widly with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a left and a right that stings Hager.
A telegraphed right hand from Hager misses the target. #CL2#
Varupa closes the distance and clinches.
Hager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hager working hard to break the clinch.
Varupa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Varupa, as that shot connected.
Hager gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hager throws out a loose jab but Varupa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varupa wants to counter the offense by Hager and move into the clinch position.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Varupa.
Hager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varupa lunges at Hager with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hager's hand.
Hager throws a lazy uppercut
letting Varupa counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Hager misses
and Varupa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Varupa there.
Hager misses with a hook. Varupa ducked under it nicely.
Hager on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Varupa. That snapped Hager's head back.
#CL2#
Varupa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hager, pushing him back against the cage.
Varupa lands a hook that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Varupa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varupa lands a shot to the body.
Varupa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hager backwards.
Varupa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Varupa lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Varupa.
Varupa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hager is trying to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling him.#T4#
Varupa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varupa pushes Hager back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hager tries to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling the position. #BC2#
Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Varupa moves out of range as Hager strikes.
Hager throws a head kick that misses.
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hager takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hager is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Varupa darts in and clinches Hager up against the cage.
Varupa works on Hager's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Varupa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nermin Varupa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nermin Varupa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Varupa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Varupa duly obliges.
Hager dodges the punch combination from Varupa.
A swing and a miss from Hager.
A cross from Varupa lands.
Hager missing with a left hand there. Varupa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varupa lands with a hook. Hager tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hager misses with a left hand
letting Varupa counter with a right hand.
Hager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Varupa.
Varupa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hager throws a hook but Varupa avoids it easily.
Hager throws a shot from downtown. Varupa moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varupa scores with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hager scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Varupa lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Hager on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Hager misses its intended target.
Hager throws a hook but Varupa blocks it.
Varupa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varupa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hager.#CL2#
Varupa clinches up with Hager and pushes him back against the cage.
Hager is trying to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Hager's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Varupa lands a hook that snaps the head of Hager backwards. #BC2#
Varupa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varupa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hager misses with a combination
and Varupa counters with a left to the body.
Luke Hager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Varupa scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Varupa moves into 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!#BC2#
Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hager misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Varupa counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Varupa breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Varupa.
Hager swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Varupa lands a jab to the nose.
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varupa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Varupa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hager is trying to push Varupa away but Varupa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Hager is trying to break the clinch but Varupa is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varupa.
Varupa lands a right hand.
Varupa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Varupa scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Varupa breaks from the clinch.
Varupa scores with a three punch combo!
Hager throws a poor cross that misses
and Varupa counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Varupa closes the distance and clinches.
Varupa pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Varupa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Hager misses with a left hand
and Varupa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varupa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Varupa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Varupa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Varupa works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Hager misses its intended target.
Hager swings widly with a right hand
and Varupa counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Hager tries to keep at a distance but Varupa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Varupa lands a right hand.
Hager misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varupa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nermin Varupa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varupa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nermin Varupa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Chudwell misses with an uppercut. Varupa saw that one coming.
Varupa defending well as Chudwell loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Varupa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Varupa manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Chudwell misses its intended target.
Chudwell throws a right hand that misses
and Varupa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Varupa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varupa throws the kick towards the body but Chudwell avoids it.
Chudwell misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Varupa gets a takedown into half guard.
Chudwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varupa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Chudwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Varupa pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Varupa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chudwell is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chudwell is staying active underneath Varupa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Varupa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chudwell gets full guard.
Chudwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Chudwell is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Varupa frees his head nicely. Oh but Chudwell has switched to an armbar! Varupa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tristan Chudwell!
A victorious Tristan Chudwell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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