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Event:
RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Stjepanic slips under a jab from Friday.
Stjepanic keeps the fight on the outside.
Friday throws a hook to the side of Stjepanic's head but Stjepanic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stjepanic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Friday throws a leg kick that misses.
Stjepanic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stjepanic lands a jab to the head.
Friday moves in looking to clinch but Stjepanic pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stjepanic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stjepanic throws a leg kick but Friday sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been told by Friday's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stjepanic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Friday falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stjepanic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Stjepanic! |
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Event:
RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fenfang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fenfang 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.
Fenfang wants to control from the top but Friday keeps moving.
Friday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenfang.
Fenfang trying to control but Friday is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenfang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday wants to sweep but no luck.
Fenfang trying to control the position from guard on top but Friday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenfang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Friday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friday managing to control the position.
Friday keeping moving, preventing Fenfang from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fenfang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Friday napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Friday is trying to control Fenfang's posture but Fenfang avoids it.
Friday taking a bit of punishment here - Fenfang scoring with strikes.
Friday is trying to control Fenfang's posture but Fenfang avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Fenfang is trying to get an arm triangle but Friday is defending well.
Fenfang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Friday struggling a bit here.
Friday is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fenfang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fenfang cracks Friday with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SUB#
Fenfang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Friday is trying to control Fenfang's posture but Fenfang avoids it.
Friday prevents Fenfang from moving into mount.
Fenfang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Fenfang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Friday tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friday struggling a bit here.
Friday is looking for a sweep.
Friday wants to control but Fenfang postures up.
Fenfang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friday keeps working.
Fenfang working away.
Friday is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friday struggling a bit here.
Friday taking a bit of punishment here - Fenfang scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuanwei Fenfang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Friday tries to clinch there but Fenfang circles away.
Fenfang attempts a counter takedown but Friday avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Fenfang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fenfang lands in his opponent's guard.
Fenfang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fenfang wants to control from the top but Friday keeps moving.
Friday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fenfang controls the pace.
Fenfang trying to control the position from guard on top but Friday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Fenfang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Friday is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Fenfang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friday defends well.
Friday stays in close to Fenfang's body and controls the position.
Friday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fenfang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fenfang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Friday's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenfang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friday keeping full guard, as Fenfang tries to pass. #SUB2#
Friday has his foot on Fenfang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fenfang works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Fenfang trying to control but Friday is working from the bottom.
Fenfang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fenfang trying to control but Friday is working from the bottom.
Friday trying to keep a closed guard but Fenfang is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Friday has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fenfang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Friday.
Friday tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Fenfang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Friday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fenfang working the ground and pound but Friday is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Fenfang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fenfang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fenfang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Fenfang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Friday has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fenfang wants to control but Friday is keeping him busy. #T4#
Friday tries to buck Fenfang off but Fenfang is having none of it.
Friday can't do much from the bottom here.
Fenfang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Friday is trying to escape the position but Fenfang is controlling the position.
Fenfang trying to control the action but Friday is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fenfang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friday managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fenfang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuanwei Fenfang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Friday moves into the clinch successfully.
Fenfang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fenfang wants to take the fight to the mat but Friday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fenfang blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Fenfang has picked Friday up - he's going for a ride! Fenfang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fenfang wants to control but Friday is keeping him busy.
Friday wants to improve his position but Fenfang is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenfang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Friday tries to roll over but Fenfang keeps him under control.#T1#
Friday is still trying to improve position.
Fenfang controlling the action here.
Fenfang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Friday controlling the position well.
Fenfang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Friday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Fenfang is working for a submission of some sort.
Friday is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Fenfang seems to be working for a kimura but Friday defends the submission attempt.
Friday trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fenfang manages to pass to mount!
Friday is working to get back to half guard.
Fenfang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Friday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Fenfang content just to control the position here.
Friday tries to reverse the position but Fenfang maintains control.
Fenfang can't control as he wanted to and Friday manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Fenfang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Friday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fenfang.
Fenfang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4##SUB#
Fenfang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friday is just riding it out for now. Fenfang eventually gives up the hold.
Friday is looking to control Fenfang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Friday avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fenfang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friday is just riding it out for now. Fenfang eventually gives up the hold.
Fenfang trying to control the action but Friday is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuanwei Fenfang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fenfang, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuanwei Fenfang! |
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Event:
RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Friday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Friday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friday slips a jab from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friday.
We've been told by Friday's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friday lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown. Friday tries to sprawl out of it but Reyes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Friday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Friday closes the distance and pushes Reyes back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reyes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday stalling.
Friday prevents Reyes from breaking the clinch.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Friday.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Friday landing knees to the body.
Reyes looks winded!#T2#
Friday stalling the fight.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Friday obliges.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Friday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Friday content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Reyes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reyes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes wants a takedown.
Friday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Friday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Friday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Friday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friday is struggling to control the position.
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!
Reyes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stan Friday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Reyes.#T4#
Friday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reyes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Friday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Friday.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes tries to circle away but Friday has him pinned against the cage.
Reyes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Friday landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Friday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Friday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Friday.
Reyes misses with a hook. Friday ducked under it nicely.
Friday staying out of range there.#CL#
Friday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Reyes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Reyes tries to break free but Friday pushes him back against the cage.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Reyes blocks it.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reyes is trying to push Friday away but Friday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Friday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyes can do to turn this around?
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friday avoiding damage.
#T1#
Reyes has had enough of the clinch but Friday keeps him there for the moment.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Friday walks away with a smile on his face. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Friday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friday ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friday catches Reyes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes looks to land a combination but Friday avoids it well.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Reyes is breathing heavily.#T2#
Friday avoids the body shot from Reyes.
The crowd cheers as Friday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Friday forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friday.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday prevents Reyes from breaking the clinch.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
#ROC#Reyes is rocked!
Friday with a knee to the head.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Friday finish him?
A frustrated look appears on Reyes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Friday has Reyes pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Reyes is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Friday - that's hurt Reyes badly! Oh, another knee lands and Reyes is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Reyes doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stan Friday! |
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Event:
RSE 31.5: Fire In The Sky
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Bloominshine misses with a series of wild punches.
Bloominshine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bloominshine.
Bloominshine thows a leg kick but Friday checks it #CL#
and Friday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Friday.
Bloominshine is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Bloominshine can't break the clinch.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bloominshine working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bloominshine is trying to break the clinch but Friday has him pressed against the cage.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Bloominshine blocks with his arms.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bloominshine blocks it with crossed arms.
Bloominshine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friday scores a nice knee to the body.
Friday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloominshine.
Bloominshine is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friday with a knee to the head.
Friday lands a nice knee to the body.
Bloominshine is trying to break the clinch but Friday is controlling him.#T2#
Friday lands a good knee to the midsection. Bloominshine won't want to take too many of those.
Friday landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bloominshine wants to break free but Friday has control.
Friday with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Bloominshine is rocked!
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Friday.
Bloominshine looks winded!
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
Bloominshine is still on wobbly legs! Can Friday finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Friday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Bloominshine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Friday has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bloominshine - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Friday, and another! Bloominshine is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stan Friday! |
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Event:
GFC 11: Mnusk vs Landea
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Aguayo gets tackled into the cage by Friday. Friday maintains the clinch.
Aguayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aguayo is trying to stall.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday blocking some punches.
Aguayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
Friday working Aguayo over with knees to the body.
Aguayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Friday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aguayo misses with the head strike.
#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Friday lands a nice knee to the body.
Aguayo misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Friday as Aguayo tries to tie him up.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
Aguayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Friday.
Aguayo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Friday backwards.
Friday slowing the pace effectively.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
Aguayo has a couple of punches blocked by Friday.
Aguayo is struggling to control the position.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aguayo takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Friday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aguayo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Gonzo Aguayo has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
Friday stalling in the clinch.
Friday's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Friday missing with knees to the body.
Friday is struggling to control the position.
Friday stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stan Friday.
Friday lands an overhand right.#T3#
Friday misses with a body shot
and Aguayo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Friday takes the fight into the clinch.
Aguayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguayo lands an uppercut.
Aguayo throws a head punch that misses.
Friday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Aguayo.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Aguayo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguayo.
Aguayo just leaning against Friday, taking a breather.
Aguayo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday leaning against his opponent.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friday.
A short left from Aguayo.
Aguayo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguayo.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Friday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Aguayo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Friday swings widly with a right hand
and Aguayo counters with a stiff right hand.
Friday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aguayo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Friday moves into the clinch successfully.
Aguayo tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aguayo looking to stall.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aguayo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aguayo's face.
Aguayo tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Aguayo tries to throw a body punch but Friday avoids it by throwing Aguayo back against the cage.
Friday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aguayo.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Friday.
Aguayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Friday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aguayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
Aguayo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aguayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguayo lands a body punch.
Friday crunches a lovely knee into Aguayo's ribcage.
Friday just leaning against Aguayo, taking a breather.
Aguayo lands an uppercut.#T2#
Aguayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friday looking to stall.
Friday missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguayo.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aguayo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aguayo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Friday crunches a lovely knee into Aguayo's ribcage.
Aguayo is trying to stall.
Aguayo lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Friday missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Aguayo.
Aguayo can't find room to land a body shot as Friday controls the action.
Aguayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Friday.
Friday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aguayo is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aguayo stalling in the clinch.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday is struggling to control the position.
Friday content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Friday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aguayo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
A short right from Aguayo on the inside.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Aguayo.
Aguayo scores with a hook to the body.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Aguayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Friday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Aguayo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Aguayo moves into the clinch.
Aguayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aguayo as Friday tries to tie him up.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Aguayo lands a left hand.
Friday blocking some punches.
Aguayo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fridays head.
Aguayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aguayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aguayo working aggressively here.
Aguayo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Friday blocks a body shot from Aguayo.
Aguayo working aggressively here.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Aguayo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Friday stalls.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Aguayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Aguayo tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Aguayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzo Aguayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday is looking to control Aguayo's arms but Aguayo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Friday has his back to the cage.
Friday blocks a body shot from Aguayo.
Friday takes a shot to the head.
Friday taking a breather.
Aguayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aguayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Aguayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aguayo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
Aguayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aguayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Friday working Aguayo over with knees to the body.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Aguayo.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Aguayo tries to stall but Friday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aguayo slows down the pace here.
Aguayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo trying to control the position but instead, Friday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aguayo into the cage.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aguayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Friday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguayo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguayo.
Friday blocks a body shot from Aguayo.
Friday throws a knee to the head but 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!
Aguayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aguayo.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Stan Friday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friday letting Aguayo take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Aguayo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gonzo Aguayo.
I think Friday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Friday! |
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Event:
GFC 5: Fujimo vs Allen
Date: Sep 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Friday fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Aguayo clinches up with Friday and pushes him back against the cage.
Aguayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
Aguayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Friday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Aguayo avoiding damage as Friday throws knees to the body.
Aguayo has Friday pushed against the cage.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday controlling the action here for a moment.
Aguayo is trying to break the clinch but Friday has him pressed against the cage.
Friday looking to slow down the pace here.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aguayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friday.
Sloppy strikes from Aguayo. Those never looked like landing.
Aguayo lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Friday closes the distance and clinches.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aguayo stalling the fight.
Aguayo scores with a shot to the side of Friday's head.
Friday leaning against his opponent.
Aguayo is stalling here.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Friday's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aguayo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Aguayo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Friday wants to counter the offense by Aguayo and move into the clinch position.
Aguayo misses with the combination.
Aguayo throws a solid leg kick but Friday takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aguayo.
Friday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aguayo.
Aguayo throws a jab but it's blocked by Friday.
Friday tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Aguayo rushes Friday and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Aguayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Friday trying to stall but Aguayo improves his position.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Aguayo.
Aguayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friday letting Aguayo take a breather here.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday looking to stall.
Aguayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aguayo's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Gonzo Aguayo has been cut.
Friday slowing the pace effectively.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguayo blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Aguayo breaks from the clinch.
Friday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aguayo throws a big counter combination but Friday scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gonzo Aguayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Aguayo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friday is looking to clinch but Aguayo is avoiding it.
Aguayo throws a big shot that misses.
Aguayo misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Friday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Friday.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aguayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
#BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Aguayo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Aguayo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Friday dodges the punch combination from Aguayo.
#CL#
Aguayo clinches with his opponent.
Aguayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Friday has Aguayo pressed against the cage, preventing Aguayo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aguayo is stalling here.
#BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguayo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Friday will feel that in the morning.
Friday moves out of range of the body kick.
Friday tries to clinch but Aguayo moves out of range. #CL#
Aguayo moves into range and clinches up with Friday.#T1#
Aguayo can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Aguayo manages to break the clinch.
Aguayo misses the jab.
Aguayo looks to land a body kick but Friday moved away.#CL2#
Friday forces Aguayo back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friday.
Aguayo stalls.
Aguayo has Friday pushed against the cage.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friday fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##CL#
Aguayo clinches.
Aguayo tries to throw a body punch but Friday avoids it by throwing Aguayo back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Friday as Aguayo tries to tie him up.
Aguayo cracks Friday with a nice body shot.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday avoiding damage.
#BC#
Aguayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Aguayo clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friday doesn't manage to clinch there - Aguayo circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Friday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Friday tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguayo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##CL#
Aguayo takes the fight into the clinch.
Friday blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Aguayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aguayo.#CL#
Aguayo forces Friday back against the cage and clinches.
Aguayo stalling against the cage.
Aguayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friday can do to turn this around?
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Aguayo stalling in the clinch but Friday improves position.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Aguayo breaks from the clinch.
Aguayo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Aguayo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aguayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friday moves away.
Friday wants to counter the offense by Aguayo and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Aguayo's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Friday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Aguayo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguayo throws a head kick but Friday moves out of range.
Aguayo throws a head kick but Friday moves out of range.
Friday tries to clinch but Aguayo moves out of range.
Aguayo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aguayo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aguayo lands a slapping body shot.
Friday wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Aguayo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Aguayo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Friday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Friday pushes Aguayo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aguayo manages to break the clinch.
Aguayo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Aguayo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friday is trying to stall.
Aguayo lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch.
Aguayo misses with an uppercut. Friday saw that one coming.
Aguayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friday was well out of range. Poor timing from Aguayo.#T1##CL2#
Friday has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aguayo tries a body shot but Friday blocks it.
Friday stalling.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aguayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aguayo stalling.
Friday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Aguayo.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
#T2##BC#
Aguayo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aguayo throws a series of punches but Friday moves out of range.
Aguayo connects with a jab.
Aguayo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aguayo throws out a loose jab but Friday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguayo throws a sloppy head kick and Friday moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Aguayo rushes Friday and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Aguayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aguayo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aguayo missing with a left hand there. Friday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Aguayo darts in and clinches Friday up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Aguayo manages to break the clinch.
Aguayo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aguayo scores with a spinning back kick!
Friday tries to clinch up but Aguayo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aguayo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Friday tries to clinch but Aguayo moves out of range.
Aguayo misses with a double jab.
Friday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aguayo throws out the jab.
Friday wants to counter the offense by Aguayo and move into the clinch position.
Friday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aguayo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzo Aguayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Friday moves into range and clinches up with Aguayo.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friday. #BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Aguayo forces Friday back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Aguayo.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguayo misses with a body punch.
Friday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friday with a knee to the head.
Aguayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aguayo lands a shoulder strike.
Aguayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aguayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Friday uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Aguayo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Aguayo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##CL#
Aguayo closes the distance and clinches.
Aguayo scores with a shot to the side of Friday's head.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aguayo working hard to break the clinch.
Friday working Aguayo over with knees to the body.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
Friday is trying to stall.
Friday prevents a body shot from Aguayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguayo tries to circle away but Friday has him pinned against the cage.
Friday missing with knees to the body.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday has Aguayo pushed against the cage.
Aguayo leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Aguayo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Friday has Aguayo pressed against the cage, preventing Aguayo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aguayo avoiding damage.
Aguayo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo gets through Friday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Aguayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2##BC#
Aguayo manages to break the clinch.
Aguayo connects with the punch.#CL#
Aguayo clinches up with Friday and pushes him back against the cage.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Aguayo is blocking nicely.
Friday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Aguayo breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguayo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Friday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aguayo throws out the jab.
Friday wants to counter with a clinch but Aguayo pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Aguayo.
Aguayo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aguayo lands a nice hook to Friday's body. Friday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3##CL#
Aguayo moves into the clinch.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stan Friday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Aguayo to work.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aguayo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Aguayo manages to break the clinch.
Aguayo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Friday will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Friday clinches.
Friday looking to stall.
#BC#
Aguayo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Aguayo does no damage. #T4#
Aguayo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Aguayo clinches.
Aguayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Friday controls his hands.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aguayo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Friday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguayo avoids it.
Friday lands a good knee to the midsection. Aguayo won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Aguayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friday tries to close the distance and clinch but Aguayo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Friday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Aguayo rushes Friday and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Aguayo had his way with Stan Friday in that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Aguayo's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Aguayo stalks Friday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Friday's face. Friday staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Aguayo rushes Friday and presses him up against the cage.
Aguayo wants to get back to striking at distance but Friday won't allow it.
Aguayo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aguayo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
Friday tries to land knees in the clinch but Aguayo avoids the damage to the body.
Aguayo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Friday is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
#BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch.
Aguayo misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Friday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aguayo looks to land a combination but Friday avoids it well.
Friday wants to counter the offense by Aguayo and move into the clinch position.
Friday is looking to clinch.
Aguayo throws a low kick but Friday moves out of range easily.
Friday wants to counter the offense by Aguayo and move into the clinch position.
Friday tries to clinch but Aguayo moves away
and Aguayo counters with a series of strikes. Friday will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Aguayo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Friday, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Aguayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Aguayo misses.
Aguayo sets himself, and Friday steps forward looking for the clinch! Aguayo avoids it this time.#CL#
Aguayo clinches up with Friday and pushes him back against the cage.
Friday misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Aguayo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzo Aguayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Friday gets tackled into the cage by Aguayo. Aguayo maintains the clinch.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday 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!
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aguayo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday stalling in the clinch.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguayo blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
Friday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aguayo.
Friday trying to stall but Aguayo improves his position.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
Friday stalling in the clinch but Aguayo improves position.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aguayo managing to block the knees to the body from Friday.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Friday missing with knees to the body.
Aguayo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aguayo tries to break the clinch but Friday is controlling the position.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks it.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Aguayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stan Friday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Aguayo blocks with his arms.
Friday stalling in the clinch but Aguayo improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonzo Aguayo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aguayo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonzo Aguayo!
Gonzo Aguayo is the new lightweight champion!
Gonzo Aguayo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GFC 1: Manaitpasov vs Lune
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Friday defending well as Herb loads up on a big left hand.
Herb sets himself, and Friday steps forward looking for the clinch! Herb avoids it this time.
A jab lands there for Herb.
Herb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friday.
Herb sets himself, and Friday steps forward looking for the clinch! Herb avoids it this time.
Herb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herb looks to throw the jab but Friday is out of range.
Friday wants to counter the offense by Herb and move into the clinch position.
Herb misses with an uppercut.
Herb misses with a straight right.
Friday is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb missing with a left hand there. Friday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friday tries to counter with a clinch but Herb shakes him off and moves away.
Friday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friday fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Herb swats away the attempt to clinch by Friday.
Friday moves away from the strike by Herb.
Herb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Friday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Friday content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herb throws a punch but it's blocked by Friday.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herb's face.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Friday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herb is looking to break free of the clinch but Friday has double underhooks.
Herb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friday prevents Herb from breaking the clinch.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
#T2#
Friday landing knees to the head.
Friday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herb's efforts to push away.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
Friday just leaning against Herb, taking a breather.
Friday avoiding damage.
Friday receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Friday putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Friday landing knees to the head.
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Herb takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Herb is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Friday obliges.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Oh Herb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Herb seems to have got his legs back now.
Friday blocks a body shot from Herb. #T3#
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Herb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friday lands a good knee to the midsection. Herb won't want to take too many of those.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Herb blocks it.
Herb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herb's face.
Friday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Herb is breathing heavily.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herb's face.
Friday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Herb has had enough of the clinch but Friday keeps him there for the moment.
Friday scores 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!
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Friday has Herb pressed against the cage.
Friday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Herb is trying to break the clinch but Friday is controlling him.#T4#
Friday holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herb is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Friday pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herb is trying to break the clinch but Friday is controlling him.
Herb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Herb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
Herb working hard to break the clinch.
Herb is trying to break the clinch but Friday is controlling him.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Friday landing knees to the head.
Friday content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herb blocks it with crossed arms.
Herb swings wildly with an uppercut but Friday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friday landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Friday dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Herb cracks Friday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Friday tries to clinch but Herb moves out of range.
Friday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herb.
Friday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Friday gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#KD2#
Friday drops Herb with a big knee straight up the middle! Herb is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Prince Herb has been cut.
Herb misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Friday counters by moving into the clinch.
Stan Friday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Friday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herb blocks it with crossed arms.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Friday landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Herb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Herb takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday blocks an uppercut.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Herb is trying to break the clinch but Friday is controlling him.
Herb is looking to break free of the clinch but Friday has double underhooks.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Herb tries to break the clinch but Friday is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Friday obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Friday working Herb over with knees to the body.
Friday lands a nice knee to the body.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Herb misses with some punches.
Herb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Friday's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Friday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Friday stalls.
Herb being controlled against the cage.
Herb tries to circle away but Friday has him pinned against the cage.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Herb blocks it.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herb's face.
Friday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Friday is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Friday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herb's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Friday obliges.
Friday crunches a lovely knee into Herb's ribcage.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herb blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Herb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday lands a nice knee to the body.
Friday lands a knee to the body.
Herb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Friday obliges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Friday.
Herb is looking to break free of the clinch but Friday has double underhooks.
Herb is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Herb is blocking nicely.
Friday just leaning against Herb, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herb is trying to push Friday away but Friday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
Herb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friday has him pressed against the cage.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Herb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Herb wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friday blocks a body shot from Herb.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Herb is blocking nicely.
Friday lands a nice knee to the body.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Herb blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Friday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Friday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Prince Herb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Friday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Herb to score with a decent uppercut.
Herb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herb throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Friday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herb's face.
#KD2#
Friday drops Herb with a big knee straight up the middle! Herb is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friday tries to clinch there but Herb circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Herb misses the target.
Friday walks into a stiff left hand from Herb.
Herb misses the jab.#T1#
Herb swings for the body but Friday moves out of range.
Herb misses with a double jab.
Friday is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Friday blocks a jab.
Friday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herb catches Friday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Herb misses with a looping left.
Friday tries to counter with a clinch but Herb shakes him off and moves away.
Herb misses with a hook.#T2#
Herb lands a nice hook to Friday's body. Friday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Herb missing with a left hand there. Friday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prince Herb is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Friday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Friday landing knees to the head.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
#KD2#
Friday drops Herb with a big knee straight up the middle! Herb is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herb counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Herb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friday ducks under a wild hook from Herb.
Friday steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Herb.
Friday staying out of range there.
Herb keeps the fight on the outside.
Prince Herb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herb throws a body punch but Friday moves out of range.
Friday tries to counter by closing the distance.
Herb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friday tries to counter with a clinch but Herb shakes him off and moves away.
Herb fails to land with a series of punches.
Friday tries to counter with a clinch but Herb shakes him off and moves away.
Herb throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Friday is looking to clinch but Herb is avoiding it.
Friday is looking to clinch but Herb is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Herb misses its target.
Friday tries to clinch but Herb moves away
and Herb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friday tries to close the distance and clinch but Herb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Friday moves in looking to clinch but Herb pushes him off.
Friday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Friday has Herb up against the cage in a clinch.
Stan Friday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herb can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Friday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Friday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Friday! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Figueroa swats away the attempt to clinch by Friday.
Friday moves forwards but Figueroa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Figueroa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Friday.
Friday prevents a body shot from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Figueroa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Figueroa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Figueroa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
Figueroa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Figueroa lands with a short shot to the head.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa lands a hook that snaps the head of Friday backwards.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Figueroa tries to throw a body punch but Friday avoids it by throwing Figueroa back against the cage.
Figueroa struggles to land a body shot inside as Friday controls his hands.
A short left from Figueroa.
Knees to the body from Friday.
Friday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Friday misses with a knee to the head.
Figueroa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friday's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Figueroa misses with a body punch.
Figueroa throws a head punch that misses.
Friday working Figueroa over with knees to the body.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
Friday with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Figueroa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Figueroa has been cut.
Figueroa is breathing heavily.
Figueroa working aggressively here.
Figueroa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figueroa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Figueroa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalling in the clinch from Friday.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Friday obliges.
Knees to the body from Friday.
Friday working the clinch nicely. Figueroa is working for position but Friday cracks him with a big knee to the head! Figueroa crumples up against the cage and Friday lands two more shots before the ref can save Figueroa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Stan Friday! |
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