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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Nolan feints and as Fairisles raises his hands in defense, Nolan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairisles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairisles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fairisles tries to get out of the position.
Fairisles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fairisles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fairisles has his hands on Nolan's head, controlling the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Nolan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fairisles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fairisles wants to control but Nolan postures up.
Fairisles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nolan off and has taken his back!
Fairisles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nolan's body.
Fairisles is hanging on to Nolan's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Fairisles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nolan.
Nolan tries to escape but Fairisles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nolan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fairisles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nolan for as long as he can get away with.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Nolan tries to escape the position.
Fairisles is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Fairisles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nolan is looking to clinch.
Nolan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairisles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fairisles enables Nolan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fairisles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fairisles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nolan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairisles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairisles pushing down on Nolan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fairisles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fairisles has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Fairisles content just to control the position here.
Nolan is trying to escape the mount.
Nolan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nolan is breathing heavily.
Fairisles has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fairisles controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Nolan is looking to get to half guard.
Fairisles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nolan is looking to get to half guard.
Fairisles looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Fairisles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fairisles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolan can do to turn this around?#T4#
Further stalling from Fairisles.
Nolan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fairisles controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nolan is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Fairisles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nolan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fairisles is pressing down on Nolan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fairisles controlling the position.
Fairisles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fairisles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fairisles wants to sweep here but Nolan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairisles controlling the position.
Fairisles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nolan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Fairisles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fairisles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nolan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairisles just content to control the position.
Nolan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Miles Fairisles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fairisles controlling his opponent. #T2#
Fairisles continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Fairisles.#T3#
Nolan tries to hold on but Fairisles postures up.
Fairisles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Nolan is trying to escape the mount.
Fairisles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jason Nolan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Fairisles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairisles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Fairisles!
Miles Fairisles managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Fairisles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from La Croix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix lands an overhand right.#T1#
La Croix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
La Croix lands a big uppercut and Fairisles crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fairisles looks OK. La Croix waves Fairisles back to his feet!#ROC#Fairisles is rocked!
La Croix cracks Fairisles with a left hook right on the temple and Fairisles goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! La Croix lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fairisles is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
Miles Fairisles was interviewed post fight and said 'Great fighters get beat, great fighters come back. Great fighters beat other great fighters when they come back. The fact is, I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Yksi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yksi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yksi throws a hook but Fairisles blocks it.
Yksi lands a lovely overhand right.
Fairisles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yksi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Yksi.
Fairisles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Fairisles is rocked!
Yksi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Yksi.
Fairisles is still on wobbly legs! Can Yksi finish him?#T1##KD#
Yksi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fairisles sprawling to the canvas! Fairisles rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yksi finish him?!
Fairisles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yksi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fairisles! Yksi dives in looking to finish! Fairisles is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
Miles Fairisles spoke after the fight, saying 'Great fighters get beat, great fighters come back. Great fighters beat other great fighters when they come back. The fact is, I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
AVKT 21: Colossal Impact
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Castrello tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairisles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castrello misses with a straight right.
Fairisles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fairisles moves out of range of the body kick from Castrello.
Fairisles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castrello throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fairisles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castrello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairisles.
Fairisles with the counter takedown but Castrello avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castrello stuns Fairisles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fairisles moves out of range of the strikes.
And Fairisles tries to counter it with a takedown but Castrello pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Castrello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairisles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castrello defends it well.
Castrello throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Fairisles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castrello's guard.
Castrello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fairisles postures up.
Castrello throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fairisles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castrello is keeping the position for now.
Fairisles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castrello's guard.
Fairisles not doing much here.
It looks like Fairisles might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Castrello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fairisles is working away from the top position though.
Fairisles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Castrello is looking to control Fairisles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castrello avoid being mounted?
Castrello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castrello is trying to get back to full guard.
Fairisles is controlling the pace.
Castrello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Special Ops N7 Training inform me that Fairisles has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fairisles performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Fairisles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fairisles trying to pass the guard but Castrello defending well.
Fairisles is taking a breather. Castrello says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fairisles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fairisles content to control rather than advance.
Castrello is trying to stand.
#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.
Castrello is looking for a sweep. Fairisles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castrello is holding on to half guard well.
Castrello trying to control but Fairisles postures up.
Fairisles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fairisles.
Castrello wants to control but Fairisles is keeping busy.
Fairisles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Fairisles.
Castrello trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miles Fairisles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castrello tests Fairisles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castrello lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fairisles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fairisles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fairisles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fairisles blocks a head kick by Castrello.
Fairisles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Castrello thuds his right hand into Fairisles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairisles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Fairisles is rocked!
Castrello is stalking Fairisles. Fairisles circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Castrello, and it's lights out! Fairisles really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cullen Castrello!
Cullen Castrello thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Miles Fairisles spoke after the fight, saying 'Great fighters get beat, great fighters come back. Great fighters beat other great fighters when they come back. The fact is, I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Fairisles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ditkovich quickly recovers to half guard.
Ditkovich looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fairisles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fairisles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Fairisles might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Fairisles feints and as Ditkovich raises his hands in defense, Fairisles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fairisles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miles Fairisles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fairisles.
Fairisles staying calm.
More stalling from Fairisles.
Let's hope that Fairisles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairisles with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fairisles is continuing to stall.
We've been informed that Fairisles has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Fairisles dominated that round.
That's time! Ditkovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ditkovich gets caught napping as Fairisles dives in and scores a takedown. Ditkovich manages to retain guard.
Fairisles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fairisles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ditkovich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fairisles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The adventures of Fairisles the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fairisles gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Fairisles controlling the action here.
Ditkovich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fairisles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ditkovich's face as Fairisles controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Fairisles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fairisles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fairisles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fairisles.
Fairisles stops Ditkovich from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Fairisles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fairisles lands in his opponent's guard.
Fairisles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Yet more stalling tactics from Fairisles.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Fairisles gets a takedown into half guard.
Fairisles is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fairisles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fairisles controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Fairisles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairisles 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Fairisles!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miles Fairisles thanked IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Mr Ditkovich was interviewed post fight and said 'he's.... he's.... a good man'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Fairisles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin. #TD2#
Larkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fairisles is trying to defend but Larkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Larkin lands strikes from half guard.
Fairisles punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fairisles is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Larkin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Larkin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fairisles is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Larkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 10
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garces enables Fairisles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garces manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fairisles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Garces looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fairisles has picked Garces up and slammed him! Garces can't keep hold of the triangle and Fairisles manages to pass to side control!
Fairisles grinds an elbow into Garces's temple.
Fairisles working the head with strikes.
Garces is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fairisles connects with a decent elbow.
Fairisles lands some shots froms side control.
Fairisles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Garces taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fairisles controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garces tries to buck Fairisles off but Fairisles is having none of it.#T1#
Garces on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garces is trying to improve his position.
Fairisles is working Garces over with some ground and pound from side control.
Garces takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Garces bucks up and tries to throw Fairisles off but instead Fairisles has got his back!
Fairisles softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Garces right now.
Fairisles is working the ground and pound. Can Garces escape?
Garces trying to control the position but Fairisles manages to sink in the hooks.
Fairisles 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.#T2#
Garces covers up after that shot from Fairisles.
Garces is trapped and Fairisles is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fairisles punches Garces on the ear.
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!
Fairisles connects with a big shot to the side of Garces's head.
Fairisles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Garces's body.
Fairisles lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Fairisles is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fairisles gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fairisles gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fairisles apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fairisles lands a jab to Garces's midsection.
Fairisles with a hook.#KD#
Fairisles cracks Garces with an uppercut from hell and Garces crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fairisles's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Garces is rocked!
Fairisles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garces is still in real trouble! Can Fairisles finish him?#T3#
Fairisles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Fairisles.
Nice strikes from Fairisles there.
Garces looks winded!
Fairisles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garces taking some punishment here, with Fairisles in his half guard.
Fairisles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fairisles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fairisles passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fairisles controlling from mount.
Garces seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairisles raining down shots from the mount!
Garces in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Fairisles lands a big elbow.
Fairisles lands with some strikes.
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!
Fairisles looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Garces covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Fairisles!
Miles Fairisles very nearly forgot to thank IC&E Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Fairisles lands a right hook to the body.
Barnett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairisles.
As Fairisles backs off Barnett throws a huge counter combo but Fairisles manages to avoid it all.
Fairisles misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Fairisles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fairisles.
Fairisles throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett unleashes a big counter combination but Fairisles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fairisles misses with a double jab.
Fairisles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches.
Fairisles misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairisles can't find room to land a body shot as Barnett controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fairisles breaks the clinch.
Fairisles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Bo Barnett has been cut.
Fairisles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnett tries to counter with a clinch but Fairisles shakes him off and moves away.#KD#
Fairisles lands a big shot that drops Barnett! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Barnett is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Fairisles loads up on a big left hand. Barnett felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fairisles looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Barnett can't hide his disappointment, as Fairisles celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Fairisles!
During a confident post fight interview, Miles Fairisles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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