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Event:
PFL Kickboxing 4
Date: Sep 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Fries stalks Drago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drago's face. Drago staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Igor Drago has been cut.
Fries's coach down at š¤”Is It Avatary Enough?š¤” was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Fries closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fries pushes Drago back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fries lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fries lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fries moves away.
Nice body punch from Fries.
Igor Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Fries drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Drago onto his butt! Drago pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago misses with an uppercut
and Fries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Drago is rocked!
Drago throws a lazy uppercut
and Fries counters with a huge right that knocks Drago out cold! Fries is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Fries!
Victor Fries is the new heavyweight champion!
Victor Fries 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: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Fries fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Vengehew moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vengehew.
#BC2#
Vengehew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vengehew dives in for a single leg takedown but Fries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fries wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vengehew darts in looking for a takedown but Fries gets double underhooks and turns Vengehew into the cage.
Fries wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vengehew goes for a double leg but Fries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fries continues to drive forward.
As Vengehew tries to get set, Fries tries to push him back and clinch up but Vengehew manages to avoid the attempt.
Victor Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Vengehew.#CL2#
Vengehew moves into the clinch.
Vengehew tries to pull guard but Fries holds him up against the cage and eventually Vengehew drops back down to his feet.
Fries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Vengehew just leaning against Fries, taking a breather.
Vengehew avoiding damage as Fries throws knees to the body.
Fries tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vengehew avoids it.#BC2#
Vengehew breaks from the clinch.
Fries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fries closes the distance and clinches.
Fries is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fries prevents the takedown attempt.
Vengehew missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Vengehew has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fries uses from the top position.
Vengehew is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Vengehew's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fries trying to control the position from guard on top but Vengehew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vengehew trying to control the position here.
Fries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vengehew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vengehew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Vengehew with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Vengehew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Vengehew 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.
Fries holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fries blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vengehew. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fries is trying to control but can't.
Vengehew content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fries avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vengehew.
Vengehew uses his free foot to push down on Fries's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fries. #SU2#
Vengehew stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Fries closes the distance and clinches.
Fries trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Vengehew dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vengehew tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Vengehew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fries, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Vengehew decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fries trying to control the position from guard on top but Vengehew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vengehew pulls Fries in close to prevent any damage.
Vengehew wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vengehew holds on and takes a little breather.
Fries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fries might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Vengehew looking for a guillotine here but Fries defends easily.
#SUB2#
Vengehew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fries is aware though and is defending well.
Vengehew controlling Fries's posture.
Fries preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Vengehew kicks Fries off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Vengehew looking to score a takedown here. Fries is defending well but Vengehew drives through and ends up in Fries's guard.
Vengehew scoring with some ground and pound.
Vengehew throws a big elbow that misses.
Vengehew 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. #T3#
Vengehew is pushing down on Fries's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fries is fighting to maintain full guard but Vengehew has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vengehew controlling the action here.
Vengehew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vengehew performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fries tries to roll over but Vengehew keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fries doesn't manage to clinch there - Vengehew circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fries displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vengehew.
Vengehew lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Vengehew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vengehew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fries.
Vengehew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fries pinned against the cage. Fries gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fries is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vengehew is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vengehew is trying to pull guard but Fries turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vengehew wants to break free but Fries has control.
Fries controlling the action here for a moment.
Fries throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Vengehew jumps guard but Fries turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Victor Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milton Vengehew.
Vengehew can't get the takedown.
Fries landing knees to the body.
Vengehew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fries lands a knee to the body.
Fries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Vengehew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vengehew fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Vengehew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fries misses with a knee strike.
Fries is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vengehew is defending well for now.
Fries throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fries.
Fries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#KD#
Fries drops Vengehew with a big knee straight up the middle! Vengehew is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Vengehew is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Milton Vengehew has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fries moves in looking to clinch but Vengehew pushes him off.
Vengehew is still on wobbly legs! Can Fries finish him?
Fries tries to clinch up.
Vengehew wants to counter the offense by Fries and move into the clinch position.
Vengehew seems to have recovered his senses.
Fries wants to clinch up but Vengehew keeps it at a distance.
Vengehew keeps the fight on the outside.
Vengehew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Fries tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vengehew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fries doesn't manage to clinch there - Vengehew circles away.
Vengehew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fries tries to counter by clinching up but Vengehew breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Fries has managed to clinch.
Fries throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fries effectively controlling the action here.
Vengehew is looking to break free of the clinch but Fries has double underhooks.
Vengehew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fries pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vengehew is trying to force a seperation but Fries has the dominant position.
Vengehew tries to break free but Fries pushes him back against the cage.
Fries looking to throw knees to the head but Vengehew is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Vengehew managing to block the knees to the body from Fries.
Fries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fries is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fries tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vengehew avoids it.
Fries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fries is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vengehew is defending well for now.
Fries trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fries looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vengehew avoids it.
Victor Fries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milton Vengehew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fries connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vengehew's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Fries showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vengehew 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Vengehew! |
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