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Event:
MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1# Restless moves in looking to clinch but Chhu pushes him off. Restless takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Hope Restless has been cut. Restless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chhu misses with a few strikes there.
Chhu jabs at Restless's body. Restless throws a leg kick that is checked#KD# and Chhu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Restless! Chhu lets Restless back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Restless is rocked! Restless looks winded! 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! Chhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Restless is still on wobbly legs! Can Chhu finish him? Chhu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drangme Chhu! |
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Event:
MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1# Restless throws a head kick that misses and Restless takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Restless misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Restless swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Banks counter with a right hand. Restless rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Banks counters with a shoot takedown. Restless fights it but they end up in guard. Banks chips away with some ground and pound. Restless working a defensive guard here.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses. Banks is in close to Restless's body, working some short punches and elbows. Banks postures up in Restless's guard and throws a big left but Restless blocks it. Banks cracks Restless with a solid left hand. Banks won't allow Restless to sweep him here. Banks lands a couple of digs.#T1# Banks cracks Restless with a solid left hand. Banks stays in close to Restless's body and controls the position. Banks throwing strikes from guard but Restless blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Banks is in close to Restless's body, working some short punches and elbows. Restless tries to land a sweep but no joy. Restless keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass. Banks throwing strikes but missing. Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Banks works a leg free and moves into half guard. Banks looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Banks lands strikes from half guard. Restless tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control. Banks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Nice strikes from Banks there. #ROC#Restless is rocked! Banks scores with a big shot! Restless's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Restless! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Banks! |
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Event:
MMAH 91
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1# A combination from Restless does no damage. Restless walks into a straight right hand from Zak Dos. Restless takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zak Dos dips to his left and cracks Restless with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Hope Restless has been cut. Zak Dos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zak Dos!
Restless's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Restless's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Restless looks winded! Zak Dos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Restless. Hope Restless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zak Dos scores with a kick to the body.
Restless throws a head kick but Zak Dos moves out of range.
Zak Dos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zak Dos scores with a spinning back kick! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zak Dos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zak Dos. Restless shrugs it off though. A solid body kick from Zak Dos. Zak Dos connects with a leg kick. #T1# Zak Dos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Restless's hands. Zak Dos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Zak Dos keeps Restless at a distance using the push kick. Zak Dos seems to be stalking Restless here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Restless drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heavy Zak Dos! Heavy Zak Dos is the new super heavyweight champion! After winning the bout, Heavy Zak Dos 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2023 |
#R1# Restless looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Restless throws a quick inside leg kick. Restless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Restless keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Harkless tries to clinch but Restless is having none of it. Harkless keeps the fight on the outside. Restless misses with a head kick.
Harkless throws a head kick but Restless moves out of range.
As Harkless backs off Restless throws a huge counter combo but Harkless manages to avoid it all. A jab from Restless does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Deshun Harkless has been cut. No joy there for Harkless, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harkless throws a sloppy head kick and Restless moves out of range easily. Restless shapes to counter with a head kick. Restless stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Restless wants it to stay on the feet. Harkless fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshun Harkless. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Restless throws a head kick but Harkless moves out of range.
Hope Restless is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Restless doesn't manage to clinch there - Harkless circles away.
Harkless attempts a counter takedown but Restless avoids it well and moves away. Harkless tries a head kick but it misses.
Restless throws a right and a left that Harkless avoids nicely. #CL# Harkless has managed to clinch.
Restless connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harkless's face.
Restless taking a breather. Harkless tries to score a body lock takedown but Restless shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Harkless is trying to break the clinch but Restless has him pressed against the cage. Harkless tries to score a body lock takedown but Restless shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Harkless is breathing heavily. Restless tries a knee to the head but Harkless blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Restless. Harkless struggles to land a body shot inside as Restless controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Restless. #T2# Restless tries a knee to the head but Harkless blocks it.
Restless using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harkless has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A fake to the body and Restless gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Harkless! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Harkless falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hope Restless! |
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Event:
HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Acosta gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Acosta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Restless is defending against the submission attempts here by Acosta.
#SUB# Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Restless sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Acosta is trying to work for a kimura but Restless is defending well.
Restless is looking for a sweep. Acosta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB# Acosta is trying to work for a kimura but Restless is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Acosta in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Acosta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Restless sees it coming and defends easily. Acosta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Acosta looking for a submission but Restless manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Restless looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acosta is one step ahead there. Acosta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# Acosta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Acosta stands and throws Restless's legs to the side, diving into side control. Restless tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acosta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Acosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Restless is defending well. Restless being controlled for a moment. #SUB# Acosta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Restless knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB# Acosta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Acosta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Acosta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Restless looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Acosta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4##SUB# Acosta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Restless is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Restless tries to improve position but can't. Restless is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acosta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Acosta trying to mount his opponent but Restless defends it. Acosta controlling the action here. Acosta wants to control but Restless is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Restless has hold of Acosta's hands but Acosta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Acosta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikos Acosta 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# Restless wants to clinch#TD# and Acosta counters with a shoot takedown. Restless fights it but they end up in guard. Acosta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Acosta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Acosta sitting in guard here, content to control. Restless looking for a sweep. Not yet Restless, not yet. Acosta passes easily into side control. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Acosta moves into full mount! Acosta thowing shots but they're missing. #T1##SUB# Acosta is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Acosta extends the arm and Restless is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikos Acosta! |
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Event:
HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1# Restless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Restless lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Reyes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Restless sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hope Restless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Reyes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Restless is defending well.
Restless definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Reyes is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reyes is keen to just control but Restless is a slippery customer. Reyes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Restless's head. #SUB2# Reyes seems to be looking for submissions.
Reyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Restless. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Restless is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyes's back!#SUB# Restless is looking for the choke from the back position but Reyes is controlling his hands well. Restless is trying to stick to Reyes's back but Reyes is turning into Restless. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Restless's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reyes.#SUB2# Reyes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Restless is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reyes, into his guard. #REVR# Reyes wants to sweep here but Restless controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but Restless is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Reyes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Restless defends it easily.#SUB# Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Restless drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Restless jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet. #SUB# Restless drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Restless jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Restless defends well.#SUB# Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Restless might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Restless drops back looking for a leg! Reyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reyes manages to kick Restless off! Restless jumps back into Reyes's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Reyes looking for subs off his back but Restless has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3# Reyes tries to roll over but Restless keeps him under control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reyes can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Restless is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Restless is working for a kimura but Reyes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Restless is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reyes is just riding it out for now. Restless eventually gives up the hold. Reyes wants to get back to full guard.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Reyes is still trying to improve position. Reyes manages to get to full guard.
Restless postures up.
#SUB# Restless thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Restless defends well.#SUB# Restless is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Restless sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reyes's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reyes keeping hold of Restless's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2# Reyes looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hope Restless will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Horrible takedown attempt by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Restless, which made it look bad. Restless wants to clinch up but Reyes keeps it at a distance. Angel Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Restless looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range. Restless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Reyes with the counter takedown but Restless avoids it easily. Reyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Restless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Restless throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Restless tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reyes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Restless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Reyes tries for a takedown but Restless sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Restless thinks about countering with a head kick. Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Restless counters with a three punch combo that has Reyes backing up. Reyes nods at Restless to acknowledge the strikes. Hope Restless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Reyes.#T1# Restless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Restless. Restless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Restless leaves Reyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Reyes blocks a head kick by Restless.
#CL# Restless rushes Reyes and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Reyes has Restless pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reyes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Restless tumbling to the mat - Reyes dives into Restless's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Reyes looking to improve position, pressing down on Restless's thigh with his hand. Restless seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Reyes paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Reyes's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Restless picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hope Restless! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023 |
#R1# Restless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Howe throws a counter combo.#TD2# Howe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Restless looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Howe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Restless's shoulder. That is not cool. Restless has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Restless manages to get back to half guard. Restless is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Howe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Restless doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howe. Howe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Restless is trying to get back to full guard. Restless is trying to control but can't.
Restless is looking for a sweep. Howe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Howe moves nicely into side control. Restless manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Howe wants to control but Restless is keeping busy and won't allow it. Howe is looking for a sweep. Restless is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Restless is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Howe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hope Restless! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Restless closes the distance and clinches. Stupin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Restless avoids the elbow strike from Stupin, against the cage.
Stupin is defending well against a takedown attempt. Restless has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stupin. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stupin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Restless's brow. Restless connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stupin's face.
Restless misses with a punch on the inside.
Restless working aggressively here.
Restless looking to throw knees to the head but Stupin is blocking nicely.
Restless goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stupin prevents it.
Stupin blocks an elbow strike from Restless.
Restless with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Restless misses with a knee to the head. Stupin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Restless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Restless's face.
Stupin misses with an elbow over the top.#T1# Stupin takes an elbow to the forehead. Stupin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Restless with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stupin misses with an elbow over the top. Restless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stupin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Restless's brow. Restless is trying to drag Stupin to the mat but Stupin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hope Restless. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stupin pushes off an throws an elbow but Restless leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Stupin lands an elbow just above Restless 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Hope Restless has been cut. Stupin's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stupin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Restless misses with some punches.
Restless blocks an elbow strike. Restless throws a head punch that misses. Restless can't get the takedown.
Restless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Restless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2# Stupin misses with a knee strike.
Restless scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Kostya Stupin has been cut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stupin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Restless's brow. Stupin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Restless tries to land a knee to the head but Stupin blocks with his arms.
Restless misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Restless just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stupin's brow. Stupin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Stupin jumps guard but Restless stands there with Stupin around his waist. Stupin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Restless throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stupin blocks it with crossed arms. Stupin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD# Restless gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stupin regains guard.
Stupin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Restless postures up.
#T3##ES2# Stupin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL# Restless pushes Stupin up against the cage in a clinch. Stupin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Restless just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stupin's brow. #TD2# Stupin manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Restless drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stupin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Restless has Stupin in his guard.#REVB# Restless wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU2# Restless is working an open guard so Stupin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Restless closes the distance and clinches up with Stupin, looking for a takedown. Restless pushes Stupin against the cage but Stupin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Stupin rushes Restless and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Stupin pulls guard effortlessly. This has been an exciting period of action! Restless stops Stupin from standing up. #SUB# Restless drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stupin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stupin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stupin! #REVB# Restless tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2# Stupin decides to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Stupin dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Restless takes a kick to the side of the head. The fight stays on the outside here - Restless looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stupin swats away the attempt to clinch by Restless.#CL# Restless takes the fight into the clinch. Stupin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Restless tries for a takedown. No joy.
Restless tries to land a knee to the head but Stupin blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stupin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Restless's brow. Stupin pushes off an throws an elbow but Restless leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Restless scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Stupin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Restless is trying to maintain a safe position but Stupin gets an underhook and turns Restless into the cage. Restless has a couple of punches blocked by Stupin.
Stupin pushes off an throws an elbow but Restless leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Stupin is pressed up against the cage. Restless has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stupin down to the mat. Stupin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Restless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stupin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Restless throws a big counter combination but Stupin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Stupin drives through and clinches with Restless against the cage.
Restless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin misses with an elbow over the top. Restless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Restless dodges an elbow strike from Stupin.
Stupin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nice elbow from Stupin. Restless dodges an elbow strike from Stupin.
#T2# Stupin lands an elbow that stopped Restless in his tracks for a moment. Restless scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Restless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Restless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Restless misses with the head strike.
Restless blocks an elbow strike from Stupin.
Restless jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stupin walks away with a smile on his face. Restless gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hope Restless. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stupin throws a head kick that half lands.
Stupin scores with a head kick.
Stupin is looking to clinch. Stupin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stupin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Stupin moves into the clinch. Restless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Restless with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stupin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Restless's brow. Stupin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Restless pushes off an throws an elbow but Stupin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Restless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Restless tries to stall but Stupin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Restless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#Hope Restless's cut is getting worse. Restless drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stupin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Restless throws a head punch that misses. Stupin lands an elbow inside. Restless misses with a knee strike.
#T4# Restless tries for a takedown. No joy.
Restless misses with a punch on the inside.
Restless avoids the elbow strike from Stupin, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stupin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Restless's brow. Restless looking to throw knees to the head but Stupin is blocking nicely.
Stupin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A frustrated look appears on Restless's face as he tries to break the clinch. Restless looking to throw knees to the head but Stupin is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Restless tries a knee to the head but Stupin blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Restless misses with a knee strike.
Restless throws a punch but it's blocked by Stupin. Restless dodges an elbow strike from Stupin.
Restless wants to take the fight to the mat but Stupin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Stupin tries a knee to the head but Restless blocks it.
Stupin with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Hope Restless's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A nice glancing elbow lands by Stupin. #ROC2#Restless is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Stupin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Restless's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Stupin clinches. Restless looking to throw knees to the head but Stupin is blocking nicely.
Stupin has Restless pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Restless is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Stupin - that's hurt Restless badly! Oh, another knee lands and Restless is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Restless doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kostya Stupin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Wheeler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Restless wants to get back to full guard. Wheeler working Restless over with strikes. Wheeler 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. Wheeler controlling the pace. Restless is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wheeler wants to pass to mount but Restless is defending the position. Wheeler working Restless over with strikes. #T1# Wheeler is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Wheeler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Restless defends it well. Wheeler prevents Restless from improving his position. Wheeler tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Restless. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Wheeler wants to free his trapped foot but Restless is holding on for dear life with his legs. Wheeler sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Wheeler is looking for a kimura but Restless is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wheeler to get the leverage. Wheeler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Restless on the ground. Wheeler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Restless with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wheeler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Wheeler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Restless has managed to free his arm - good work. Wheeler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Restless has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wheeler is working away from the top position though. Wheeler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Restless has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wheeler stalling.
#TD# Wheeler has picked Restless up - he's going for a ride! Wheeler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2# Wheeler goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Restless does a handstand and catches Wheeler in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Restless on top - Wheeler is already out from the submission! Restless gives Wheeler's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Hope Restless! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1##KD# Tyson lands a left and a right that send Restless crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Hope Restless has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - Restless looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Restless misses with a head kick.
Restless throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
#KD# Tyson drops Restless with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Restless looks back up at him and smiles so Tyson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Restless is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Restless drops his hands for a split second and Tyson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Restless face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tyson follows up with a right hand that knocks Restless into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mickey Tyson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1# Stupin swats away the attempt to clinch by Restless. Stupin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Hope Restless has been cut. Stupin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hope Restless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Restless closes the distance and clinches. Stupin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Restless misses with a knee to the head. Stupin tries a knee to the head but Restless blocks it.
A knee to the head by Restless.
#CUT2#It looks like Kostya Stupin has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Restless with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stupin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Restless dodges an elbow strike from Stupin.
Restless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Restless throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##TD2# Restless has picked Stupin up - he's going for a ride! Restless dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stupin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Restless is working for a kimura here but Stupin manages to reverse the position and he's now in Restless's guard.
Stupin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2# Restless manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL# Restless tries to keep at a distance but Stupin has taken the fight into the clinch. Restless misses with a knee strike.
Restless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stupin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Restless blocks it with crossed arms. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Restless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Restless's efforts to push away. Restless tries a knee to the head but Stupin blocks it.
#T2# Restless is looking to break free of the clinch but Stupin has double underhooks. Stupin misses with a knee strike.
Stupin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stupin misses with a knee strike.
Restless avoids the elbow strike from Stupin, against the cage.
Stupin tries a knee to the head but Restless blocks it.
Stupin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Stupin lands an elbow that stopped Restless in his tracks for a moment. Stupin tries to land a knee to the head but Restless blocks with his arms.
Stupin misses with a knee to the head. Restless misses with a knee strike.
Stupin looking to throw knees to the head but Restless is blocking nicely.
Restless with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Restless with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Restless tries a knee to the head but Stupin blocks it.
#T3# Restless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin connects with a knee to the head.
Restless throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stupin blocks it with crossed arms. Restless throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Restless.
Restless throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stupin blocks it with crossed arms. Stupin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin looking to throw knees to the head but Restless is blocking nicely.
Stupin tries to land a knee to the head but Restless blocks with his arms.
Restless tries for a takedown but Stupin manages to get underhooks.
Stupin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Restless has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stupin tries to land a knee to the head but Restless blocks with his arms.
Restless tries to land a knee to the head but Stupin blocks with his arms.
Stupin tries to land a knee to the head but Restless blocks with his arms.
Stupin tries a knee to the head but Restless blocks it.
Stupin lands an elbow just above Restless 's eye. #T4# Restless takes a knee right on the jaw!
Restless misses with a knee strike.
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! Restless misses with a knee strike.
Restless misses with a knee strike.
Stupin scores with a knee to the head.
Restless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Restless blocks an elbow strike from Stupin.
Stupin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Restless stalls. Stupin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Stupin misses with a knee strike.
Restless misses with a knee to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Stupin dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Restless moves into the clinch successfully.
Restless misses with a knee strike.
Stupin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Restless tries to land a knee to the head but Stupin blocks with his arms.
Stupin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Restless slows down the pace here.
Restless using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stupin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Restless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stupin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stupin landing knees to the head.
Stupin tries a knee to the head but Restless blocks it.
Stupin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Restless has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stupin misses with a knee to the head. Stupin tries to land a knee to the head but Restless blocks with his arms.
#T1# Restless misses with a knee to the head. Restless is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stupin is defending well. Stupin misses with a knee to the head. Stupin lands an elbow inside that Restless shrugs off. Stupin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Restless misses with a knee strike.
Restless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin tries a knee to the head but Restless blocks it.
Restless with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Restless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Stupin.
Restless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Restless is breathing heavily. Stupin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stupin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Hope Restless's cut even more. Restless with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2# Restless tries to stall but Stupin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stupin tries a knee to the head but Restless blocks it.
Stupin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stupin misses with an elbow over the top. Restless misses with a knee to the head. 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! Restless tries to pull guard but Stupin holds him up against the cage and eventually Restless drops back down to his feet.
Restless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stupin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Restless with a knee to the head.
Stupin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Restless tries for a takedown but Stupin manages to get underhooks.
Kostya Stupin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hope Restless. Stupin connects with a knee to the head.
Kostya Stupin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Restless misses with a knee to the head. Restless goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stupin prevents it.
Stupin throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Stupin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Restless has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stupin lands a big knee! That's hurt Restless! Oh, he's all over the place! Stupin lands another knee that sends Restless to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostya Stupin! |
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