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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Bitok misses with a takedown attempt - Klepper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klepper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Klepper loads up on a big right hand but Bitok slips the punch.
As Klepper looks to move away, Bitok throws a big counter combo but Klepper just gets out of the way.
Klepper misses with a hook. Bitok ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Klepper clinches up against the cage.
Klepper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bitok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bitok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klepper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klepper misses with a hook. Bitok ducked under it nicely.
Bitok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Klepper avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper misses with a hook.
Klepper looks to land a combination but Bitok avoids it well.
Klepper throws a jab when Bitok was well out of range.
Bitok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Klepper misses with a body shot
and Bitok counters with a good, hard body kick but Klepper shrugs it off. #T1#
Klepper throws a body punch but Bitok moves out of range.
It looked like Bitok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klepper.
Klepper misses with a left hand
and Bitok counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Klepper instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Klepper 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.
Bitok has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klepper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Klepper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Klepper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Klepper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Klepper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Bitok is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Klepper in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bitok tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Klepper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannes Klepper!
Hannes Klepper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nucombe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucombe swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Klepper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klepper showed some decent athleticism there.
Klepper is trying to control. Nucombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper uses his free foot to push down on Nucombe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nucombe.
Nucombe is trying to escape the mount.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Klepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Nucombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Klepper.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Klepper wants to control the pace but Nucombe is squirming around nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe prevents Klepper from taking his back.
Klepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nucombe is looking to escape. #T3#
Nucombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Klepper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe wants to hold on but Klepper pushes him away.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nucombe is looking to escape.
Klepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nucombe prevents Klepper from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hannes Klepper 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#
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Klepper.
Klepper slips a jab from Nucombe.
Klepper slips under a jab.
Nucombe throws a hook but Klepper avoids it easily.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klepper.
Nucombe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Klepper.
Klepper moves forwards but Nucombe connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Hannes Klepper has been cut.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klepper throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Klepper's shoulder, as Klepper tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Klepper. Those never looked like landing.
Nucombe lands a glancing blow to the side of Klepper's head.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Klepper avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
#T1#
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klepper throws out the jab.
Klepper moves out of range of the strikes.
Klepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Klepper throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
The fighters circling - Klepper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klepper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klepper throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Klepper saw that one coming.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Klepper walks into a stiff left hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Klepper moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Klepper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Klepper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klepper ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Klepper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nucombe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klepper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nucombe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klepper misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Klepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nucombe, pushing him back against the cage.
Klepper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nucombe prevents the takedown attempt.
Klepper is working for takedown but Nucombe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klepper blocks an uppercut.
Klepper wants to take the fight to the mat but Nucombe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Klepper.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Klepper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nucombe regains guard.
#T3#
Klepper trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Klepper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nucombe is trying to keep Klepper in close.
Klepper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Klepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Klepper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nucombe quickly recovers to half guard.
Nucombe is not content to let Klepper control the position.
Klepper not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Klepper'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!#R3#
Klepper wants to clinch
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Klepper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Klepper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klepper throws a right hand that misses
letting Nucombe counter with a right hand.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Klepper is just out of range.
Klepper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klepper misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klepper moves away.
Klepper dodges the punch combination from Nucombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a series of strikes. Klepper will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Klepper gets a double leg takedown into Nucombe's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klepper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Klepper from controlling successfully.
Klepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nucombe working a defensive guard but Klepper passes into half guard.
Klepper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nucombe won't allow Klepper to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Klepper is trying to control the action in half guard but Nucombe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Klepper moves away and avoids it.
Klepper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klepper throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Klepper.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klepper.
A shot to the body from Klepper misses
and Klepper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klepper throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Klepper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nucombe looks to land a combination but Klepper avoids it well.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Klepper.
Klepper missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klepper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klepper throws a nice looking combination but Nucombe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a body shot.
Neil Nucombe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Klepper.
Klepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hannes Klepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Klepper misses the target.
Klepper throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe digs a good body shot into Klepper's ribs.#T4#
Nucombe cracks Klepper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Klepper avoids the punch easily.
Klepper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Klepper's head but Klepper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klepper misses with a left hand
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klepper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Klepper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.#CL2#
Klepper moves into the clinch successfully.
Klepper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Klepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Klepper has picked Nucombe up - he's going for a ride! Klepper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nucombe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Neil Nucombe waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hannes Klepper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Klepper clinches.
Mondiou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mondiou prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mondiou jumps guard but Klepper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Klepper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mondiou after a bit of a struggle.
Jeannot Mondiou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Klepper.#TD2#
Klepper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (0) vs (2) Klepper
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Klepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondiou gets full guard.
Klepper wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondiou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klepper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klepper wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #T1#
Klepper preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mondiou looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klepper passes into half guard.
Mondiou's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mondiou manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Klepper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klepper trying to control but Mondiou is working from the bottom.
Mondiou trying to keep a closed guard but Klepper is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Klepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondiou is keeping the position for now.
Mondiou wants to sweep but no luck.
Klepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondiou 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Klepper trying to control but Mondiou is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondiou has an active guard here but Klepper has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Klepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klepper passes into side control, despite Mondiou's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (0) vs (5) Klepper#SUB2#
Mondiou wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Klepper has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mondiou's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mondiou is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Klepper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hannes Klepper!
After winning the bout, Hannes Klepper 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:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hannes Klepper!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Klepper has closed the distance and engaged Eel in a clinch.
Eel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Eel manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Eel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Eel is looking for a triangle but Klepper pushes his legs off easily.
Klepper wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving. #SUB#
Eel has his foot on Klepper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klepper works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Eel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Eel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klepper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (0) Klepper#SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Klepper is trying to control the position but Eel postures up.
Eel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Klepper working for a triangle but Eel defends it easily.
#T2#
Eel tries to free his leg and advance position but Klepper is retaining full guard.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klepper looking to control.
#SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Eel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB2#
Klepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Klepper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Klepper controls Eel momentarily but Eel frees himself. #SUB2#
Eel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klepper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eel has managed to get both his arms back between Klepper's legs - danger averted.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Klepper trying to control the position.
Eel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB2#
Klepper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Klepper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klepper trying to keep a closed guard but Eel is proving a slippery customer.
Klepper being controlled here, momentarily.
Eel wants to pass the guard but Klepper is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.#T5##SUB2#
Klepper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Klepper working a defensive guard here.
Eel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (5) vs (0) Klepper
Klepper is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Eel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Klepper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klepper seems a little lost for a moment, as Eel dominates the positioning.#T7#
Klepper wants to control but Eel postures up.
Klepper is looking for a sweep.
Eel working away.
Klepper trying to remain calm as Eel controls from the top position.
Klepper stops Eel from passing to mount.
Klepper tries to buck Eel off but Eel is having none of it.
Klepper struggling a bit here.
Eel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Klepper prevents Eel from improving position.
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klepper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klepper is still trying to improve position.
Klepper is trying to control Eel's posture but Eel avoids it. #SUB#
Eel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Klepper's face as Eel controls the position. #T9#
Klepper can't do much from the bottom here.
Eel slows the pace down.
Klepper is trying to control Eel's posture but Eel avoids it.
Klepper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eel (5) vs (4) Klepper
Eel tries to break free.
Klepper is trying to stick to Eel's back but Eel is turning into Klepper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Klepper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (7) vs (4) Klepper
Eel content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eel defends well.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10##SUB2#
Klepper is looking for a triangle but Eel pushes his legs off easily.
Eel looking to pass the guard.
Klepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Eel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eel controlling the action here. #T11#
Klepper trying to hold on to Eel's head to control him but Eel postures up.
Eel trying to pass the guard but Klepper defending well.
Klepper wants to control but Eel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eel is pressing down on Klepper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klepper is holding on for now.
Well, if Eel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Klepper is looking for a sweep. Eel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Klepper controlling the position for now.#T12##SUB2#
Klepper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Klepper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eel pulls his head out easily.
Eel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (10) vs (4) Klepper
Eel controlling the pace for now.
Klepper wants to hold on but Eel pushes him away.#T13#
Eel content just to control the position here.
Klepper is desperately trying to improve his position but Eel has a good base and remains in mount.
Klepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klepper is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Eel controlling from the full mount.
Eel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klepper is looking to improve his position but Eel isn't that keen on the idea.
Eel controlling his opponent.
Klepper is looking to get to half guard.
Eel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Eel controlling from mount.
Eel avoids the attempt from Klepper to control.
Eel forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Eel (13) vs (4) Klepper
Eel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klepper tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eel takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Klepper swings for the body but Alibekev moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alibekev misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Klepper misses the target.
A jab from Klepper misses.
Klepper throws a jab when Alibekev was well out of range.
Alibekev wants to clinch up but Klepper keeps it at a distance.
Alibekev shoots in for a takedown but Klepper shows good takedown defense.
Klepper throws a hook but Alibekev avoids it easily.
Klepper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alibekev shoots in for a takedown but Klepper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alibekev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nurbek Alibekev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper misses with an uppercut. Alibekev saw that one coming.
Alibekev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Klepper.
Klepper misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Alibekev with that takedown attempt.
Alibekev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klepper wants to counter with a clinch but Alibekev pushes him away.#T1#
Klepper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klepper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alibekev is looking to clinch.
Alibekev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klepper pinned against the cage. Klepper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klepper wants to counter with a clinch but Alibekev pushes him away.#TD2#
Klepper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Klepper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Klepper trying to control the action but Alibekev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Klepper has hold of Alibekev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Alibekev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Klepper cranks the arm and Alibekev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Alibekev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hannes Klepper!
A relieved looking Hannes Klepper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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