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Event:
Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Payne.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fries checks a leg kick.
Fries looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Payne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fries.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fries was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Payne.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fries cracks Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Jason Payne has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Payne sizes up Fries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Payne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Fries 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Fries works Payne's body with a nice hook.
Payne misses with a hook.
Payne misses with a head kick.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fries.
Fries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fries just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne tries to counter with a clinch but Fries shakes him off and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payne.
Fries throws a big counter combination but Payne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Victor Fries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.#T2#
Payne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Victor Fries has been cut.
Fries misses the shot to the body.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Fries.
Payne misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Fries catches Payne right on the button with a cross.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Payne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Payne moves forwards but Fries connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fries looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Payne thuds his shin into the meat of Fries's side.
Jason Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Fries with an uppercut!
Fries scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fries checks it well. #T1#
Payne loads up on a big right hand but Fries slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Fries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fries swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne feints and then cracks Fries's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fries down.
Fries moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Payne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fries.
Payne wants to counter with a clinch but Fries pushes him away.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fries's sensitive parts.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Fries uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Fries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Fries.
A head kick by Payne misses
and Fries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne lands with a hook. Fries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fries throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fries lands the left hand.
Fries slips a jab and a cross from Payne.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Fries.
Fries looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Payne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fries's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Payne throws a poor cross that misses
and Fries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Jason Payne's cut even more.
Fries misses with a body shot.
Payne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fries.
Decent striking displayed by Payne there.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Fries misses the target.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fries misses with a hook.
Fries takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Fries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fries.#T1#
Fries throws a right hand that Payne ducks under and follows up with a left that Payne also avoids with ease.
Fries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payne.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fries throwing a counter right hand but Payne manages to avoid it.
Payne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fries connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne scores with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
An attempted straight right counter from Fries misses the target.
Payne throws the left hand but Fries avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Fries misses with a looping right.
Fries looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Payne connects with a right hand. Fries shakes it off.
Payne throws a head kick that misses
and Fries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Jason Payne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fries moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fries's sensitive parts.
Victor Fries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fries takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Payne.
Well Payne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Payne!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sunrise 15
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Roth.
A countering left hand to the body from Fries misses.
Fries throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Philip Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth lands a really nice looking cross but Fries seems unphased.
Roth throws a hook but Fries avoids it easily.
Roth throws a right hand that misses
and Fries counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roth.
Roth loads up on a big right hand but Fries slips the punch.
Fries doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roth dips to his left and cracks Fries with an uppercut!
Roth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roth scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fries to counter with a crisp jab.
Roth scores with a body shot.
Roth stalks Fries and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fries's face. Fries staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
A big left from Roth misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Roth. That snapped Fries's head back.
Roth cracks Fries with a good jab.
Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fries looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fries drops his hands momentarily and Roth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fries dodges the punch combination from Roth.
Fries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Roth backs off Fries throws a huge counter combo but Roth manages to avoid it all.
Roth slips a jab from Fries.#KD#
Roth drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Fries onto his butt! Fries pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT#It looks like Victor Fries has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fries looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.#T2#
Roth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roth misses with a hook.
Fries takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fries jabs Roth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fries works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fries slips under a jab.
Fries misses with a lunging right hand
and Roth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Fries.
Roth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth moves out of range of the strikes.
Fries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Roth should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Victor Fries's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Roth throws an overhand right that lands on Fries's shoulder, as Fries tries to avoid the shot.
Fries now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roth moves away from the strike by Fries.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Fries.
Roth looks to land a left hand but Fries moved out of range nicely.
Fries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fries closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Fries is just out of range.
A big right from Fries misses.
Roth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fries backs up against the ropes.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Fries bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fries can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roth.
Roth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Fries.
Fries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.
Fries misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Fries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Fries clobbers Roth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Victor Fries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roth throws a combination that misses
and Fries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roth swings for the body but Fries moves out of range.
Fries looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roth scores with a jab. Fries acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fries moves forwards but Roth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Roth there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roth missing with a left hand there. Fries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Fries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Roth connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roth. Fries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.
Sloppy strikes from Fries. Those never looked like landing.
Roth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Fries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Fries misses.
Roth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roth throws an overhand right that lands on Fries's shoulder, as Fries tries to avoid the shot.
Fries misses with a looping left.
As Fries looks to move away, Roth throws a big counter combo but Fries just gets out of the way.
Roth throws an overhand right that lands on Fries's shoulder, as Fries tries to avoid the shot.
Roth throws the left hand but Fries avoids the punch easily.
Philip Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Roth misses.
A little jabbing left from Fries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Roth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Fries's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Roth throws a hook but Fries avoids it easily.
Roth throws a series of punches but Fries moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fries! But no joy.
Roth lands a right hook to the body.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fries moves forwards but Roth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roth looks to throw the jab but Fries is out of range.
Roth with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fries.
Roth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fries to counter with a crisp jab.
Fries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fries moves away from the strike by Roth.
Roth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fries misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Roth connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Fries to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Roth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
PFL Kickboxing 5
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Fries scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva defending well as Fries loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Fries closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Victor Fries has been cut.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Fries.
Fries lands an uppercut.
Fries stalling against the ropes.
Fries pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Fries dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Fries has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the ropes.
Fries holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fries lands with a left to the head.
Fries lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Fries lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fries is struggling to control the position.
Fries lands a body punch.
Silva looks winded!
Fries pushes Silva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fries.
Fries scores with a hook to the body.
Fries lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Fries - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fries working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fries.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fries seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silva can turn it around.
Fries lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fries lands an uppercut.
Fries stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Fries as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Fries.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Fries lands a left hand.
Fries works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fries definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fries cracks Silva with a nice body shot.#KD#
Fries creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Silva crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Fries weaves into range and cracks Silva right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Silva goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Fries is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Fries!
Victor Fries retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Victor Fries thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡 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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