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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Everett throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Everett stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Everett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Everett throws a lazy uppercut
and Everett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Everett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson throws a strike but Everett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Everett trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Everett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watson trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Everett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Everett stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Everett advances position into side control!
Watson is trying to control Everett's posture but Everett avoids it.
Everett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Everett trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson tries to bench press Everett off him but Everett keeps the position. #T2#
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Everett. #SUB#
Everett is trying to get an arm triangle but Watson is defending well.
Watson tries to buck Everett off but Everett is having none of it.#SUB#
Everett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Everett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Watson is right now.
Everett trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
Everett working away.
Watson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Everett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Watson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Watson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Everett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Watson is avoiding damage well.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Everett lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Everett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Watson is avoiding damage well.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Everett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Everett tries to clinch up
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Everett rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
Everett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Everett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Everett jumps into guard, dragging Watson to the mat.
Josue Everett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Everett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson throws a strike but Everett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson is trying to keep Everett in close.
#SUB#
Everett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Watson's guard. #SUB#
Everett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watson has his hands clasped together around Everett's back. He's all about the action.
Watson tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Everett uses his free foot to push down on Watson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Watson.
Watson working to try and regain half guard.
Watson wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Watson hang on?
Watson is desperately trying to improve his position but Everett has a good base and remains in mount.
Everett lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Everett working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Watson has left one of his arms exposed and Everett doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Watson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josue Everett! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Smoke tries to work over Everett's front leg with a kick but Everett checks it.
Smoke swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Everett counter with a right hand.
Everett dips to his left and cracks Smoke with an uppercut!
Everett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smoke at a distance.
Kadarius Smoke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Everett. That snapped Smoke's head back.
Everett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smoke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Everett somewhat.
As Everett looks to move away, Smoke throws a big counter combo but Everett just gets out of the way.
Smoke keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke tries a head kick but it misses.
Everett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smoke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smoke throws a lazy head kick
and Everett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Everett is looking to clinch.
Smoke throws a head kick that misses
enabling Everett to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Smoke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Everett did well to prevent Smoke getting side control.
Smoke is taking a breather. Everett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Everett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smoke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Everett defending well though.
Everett tries to get to full guard but Smoke has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Everett actively working from the bottom here.
Smoke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smoke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Everett is looking to control Smoke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Everett avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Everett darts in and clinches Smoke up against the cage.#T3#
Smoke wants a takedown but no success here.
Smoke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Everett tries to stall but Smoke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Everett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smoke up against the cage.
Smoke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Everett to keep the fight standing.
Smoke jumps guard but Everett stands there with Smoke around his waist. Smoke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kadarius Smoke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Everett taking a breather.#TD2#
Everett jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoke postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Everett is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smoke has his hands clasped together but Everett extends and breaks Smoke's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Everett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josue Everett! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Prawira clinches with his opponent.
Everett has Prawira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prawira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prawira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Josue Everett has been cut.
Everett is working for takedown but Prawira is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Everett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prawira wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
Everett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett wants to pass to mount but Prawira is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Everett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Prawira wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Prawira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Everett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Everett's back!
Prawira is looking to control Everett but Everett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Prawira has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Everett. #SUB2#
Everett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prawira.
Everett is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Prawira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Prawira manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Everett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Prawira doesn't have the hooks in and Everett manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Everett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Everett postures up in Prawira's guard and throws a big left but Prawira blocks it.
Everett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prawira controls Everett momentarily but Everett frees himself.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Everett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.#SUB#
Everett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Prawira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Prawira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Everett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Everett works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Everett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Everett works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Everett wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Prawira working a defensive guard here.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prawira sizes up Everett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Prawira clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Prawira fails to land. #TD#
Everett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaka Prawira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josue Everett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Prawira thuds a left hand into Everett's body.#CL2#
Prawira clinches up with Everett and pushes him back against the cage.
Prawira lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Everett pulls guard successfully.
Prawira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Everett striking from his own guard.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #SU2#
Prawira gets to his feet. Everett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Prawira works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Everett counters by clinching up.
Prawira misses with a body punch.
Everett blocking some punches.
Prawira misses with a knee to the head.
Prawira tries to throw a body punch but Everett avoids it by throwing Prawira back against the cage.
Everett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Prawira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Everett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Everett is pressing down on Prawira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prawira is holding on for now.
We've been informed that Prawira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Everett thows a huge punch but Prawira dodges it nicely.
Everett prevents Prawira from improving his position.
Prawira is breathing heavily.
Prawira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Everett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Everett trying to control from half guard but Prawira is working away. #SUB2#
Everett moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Prawira.#T2#
Everett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Everett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Prawira pushes Everett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Everett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Everett scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prawira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Everett happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Everett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Everett looks up at the clock and then as Prawira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Everett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Everett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Everett trying to control the action but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Everett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Prawira is trying to get back to half guard.
Everett taking a break here but Prawira is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Prawira is trying to get back to full guard.
Prawira pushes Everett off looking to stand but Everett dives back in and keeps control.
Prawira tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.
Everett drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head. #SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Everett controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett prevents Prawira from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Everett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josue Everett's cut.
That's time! Everett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Prawira!
Nice takedown defense from Prawira. No joy for Everett on that attempt. #CL2#
Prawira moves into the clinch successfully.
Everett is working for takedown but Prawira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prawira has Everett pushed against the cage.
Everett prevents a body shot from Prawira.
Prawira stalls.
Prawira struggles to land a body shot inside as Everett controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett has had enough of the clinch but Prawira keeps him there for the moment.
Everett trying to land knees to the body.
Prawira swings wildly with an uppercut but Everett uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Everett is trying to trip Prawira. He has hold of a leg but Prawira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Everett persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Everett controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Everett pushes down on Prawira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prawira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prawira.
Everett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Prawira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Everett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Everett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prawira wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Everett slips nicely into half guard.
Everett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prawira!
Prawira gets back to half guard.
Everett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Prawira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Everett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Everett working over Prawira with some ground and pound. Prawira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura here.
Prawira taking some punishment here, with Everett in his half guard. #SUB2#
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily.
Everett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Everett is controlling the pace.
Everett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Prawira is in a horrible position here. Everett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Everett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prawira is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Everett working for a submission but Prawira is keeping him at bay.
Prawira is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett avoids the attempt from Prawira to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josue Everett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Everett 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josue Everett!
Jaka Prawira spoke after the fight, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'. |
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Event:
HFA 9
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Everett.
Everett swings for the body but Karras moves out of range.
Karras connects with the punch.
Everett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Everett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karras.
A little feinted left hand from Karras on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karras tests Everett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Josue Everett has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karras. Everett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everett feints the counter takedown.
Donk. Karras catches Everett right on the button with a cross.
Everett is looking to clinch but Karras is avoiding it.
Karras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karras misses with a double jab.
Everett tries to clinch up but Karras circles away and keeps his distance.
Everett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karras dips to his left and cracks Everett with an uppercut!#ROC#Everett is rocked!#T1#
Everett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karras is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Everett misses.
It looked like Karras wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Everett wants to clinch up but Karras keeps it at a distance.
Everett takes one to the side of the head.
Everett is still on wobbly legs! Can Karras finish him?
Karras slaps away a takedown attempt from Everett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karras throws an overhand right that drops Everett like a sack of potatoes! Karras dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Karras!
An out of breath Damien Karras thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFA 5
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Everett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Everett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Everett as Knight shoots in.
Everett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knight defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Everett is defended easily by Knight.#TD#
Knight gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Everett's hands, connecting with Everett's forehead.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Everett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Everett trying to control from the bottom.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knight is thwarting Everett's attempts to control the position.
Everett is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight winds up and cracks Everett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knight 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.
Knight trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight lands with a punch from half guard.
Everett trying to control here.
Everett wants to get back to full guard.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everett trying to control but Knight postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight throws a strike but Everett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Everett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Everett is controlling him.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Everett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knight manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Knight is working Everett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Everett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Everett as he avoids it easily.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Everett counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Everett as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Everett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Everett, which made it look bad.
Knight goes for a double leg but Everett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Everett continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Everett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Everett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Everett.
Everett is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Everett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Everett's elbow. #TD#
Knight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Everett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control.
Everett tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Everett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Everett is not content to let Knight control the position.
Everett tries to improve position but can't.
Everett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Everett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Knight presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Knight scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Everett?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Everett because Knight loaded up on that one.
Knight with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Knight landing strikes, looking to finish!
Knight breaks from Everett's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Everett avoids a series of strikes thrown by Knight.
The referee warns Everett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knight avoids the attempt from Everett to control.
Everett tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.
Knight controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Knight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Everett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Knight.
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Everett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knight lands with some strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight cracks Everett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Everett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Knight landing strikes from the mount and Everett is in trouble!
Knight lands a couple of good shots and Everett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knight lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Knight.
#ROC#Everett is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Knight dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Knight pushes Everett up against the cage in a clinch.
Everett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Everett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Everett is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Everett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Everett seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Everett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Everett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Everett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Everett can do to turn this around?
Knight 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.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Everett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Everett.
Everett throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
Everett darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Everett into the cage.
Knight looks for a takedown but Everett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Everett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight tries for a takedown but Everett circles away easily
and Everett counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Everett. Beautiful body shot.
Knight fails with the takedown
and Everett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Everett dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Everett's head and hops out.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Everett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Everett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Knight has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Everett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Knight somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Everett tries to break free.
Everett trying to control the position but Knight manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Knight is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Everett up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Knight controlling the positon.
Everett can't escape the position.
Knight lands shots from the back.
Knight is landing with strikes. Everett can't take much more of this.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight lands a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Knight!
Randy Knight decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Babayaka misses the shot to the body.
Everett takes a swing at Babayaka's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Babayaka.
Babayaka works Everett's body with a nice hook.
Babayaka swings for the body but Everett moves out of range.
Babayaka misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Everett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Everett.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everett passes Babayaka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Babayaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Everett trying to control the pace.
Everett working over Babayaka with some ground and pound. Babayaka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Everett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Babayaka taking some punishment here, with Everett in his half guard.
Everett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babayaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Babayaka is rocked!#SUB2#
Everett 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. Babayaka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Everett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josue Everett! |
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