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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Everett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Everett is breathing heavily.
Everett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makkonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Makkonen lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Everett is looking to close the distance but Makkonen sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Everett crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Everett is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Make Makkonen!
As Make Makkonen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real
Never meant to make your fat son cry
I apologize a trillion times
I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real
Never meant to make your fat son cry
I apologize a trillion times
Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Sang Min throws a head kick but Everett moves out of range.
Sang Min closes the distance and clinches up with Everett, looking for a takedown. Sang Min pushes Everett against the cage but Everett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sang Min doesn't manage to clinch there - Everett circles away.
Everett darts in looking for a takedown but Sang Min gets double underhooks and turns Everett into the cage. #CL2#
Everett moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Everett has hold of one of Sang Min's legs. Sang Min is fighting the takedown attempt but Everett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Everett stays in close to Sang Min's body and controls the position.
Sang Min not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett trying to control but Sang Min is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sang Min throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sang Min wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Everett wants to control from the top but Sang Min keeps moving.
Everett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Everett advances position into side control!
Sang Min is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Everett off and has taken his back!
Everett staying busy and making it hard for Sang Min to control. #T2#
Everett tries to escape but Sang Min has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Sang Min has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Everett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sang Min is trying to stick to Everett's back but Everett is turning into Sang Min. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sang Min's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Everett.
Everett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sang Min controlling Everett's posture.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Sang Min is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sang Min wants to stand and escape but Everett is having none of it.
Sang Min trying to keep a closed guard but Everett is proving a slippery customer.
Sang Min is really struggling to control Everett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sang Min on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sang Min tries to get out of the position.
Sang Min keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Everett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Everett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sang Min has a closed guard, preventing Everett from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sang Min keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sang Min darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Sang Min into the cage.
Sang Min is working for takedown but Everett is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryun Sang Min. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Everett prevents the takedown attempt.
Sang Min is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Everett throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Everett's cut.
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#
Everett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sang Min manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Everett looks to move away, Sang Min throws a big counter combo but Everett just gets out of the way.
Everett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sang Min pinned against the cage. Sang Min gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Everett tries to get set, Sang Min tries to push him back and clinch up but Everett manages to avoid the attempt.
Everett is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Everett drives through with a takedown into Sang Min's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Everett wants to control from the top but Sang Min keeps moving.
Everett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Everett is looking to stand up but Sang Min won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Min trying to control the position.
Everett looking to sit in guard and control but Sang Min gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Everett trying to strike off his back.
Sang Min postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ben Everett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Everett trying to keep a closed guard but Sang Min is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Everett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sang Min stacks Everett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sang Min!
Everett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sang Min wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sang Min connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Everett some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Sang Min tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sang Min is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett is looking for a sweep.
Everett looks to move to half guard but instead Sang Min has passed into mount! Damn!
Everett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Sang Min lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sang Min trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sang Min lands a big elbow.
Sang Min connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#That has opened up Ben Everett's cut even more.
Everett is trying to reverse the position but instead Sang Min has taken his back - oops!
Everett is breathing heavily.
Everett tries to escape but Sang Min has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Everett trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Everett tries to roll but Sang Min sticks to his back.
Everett trying to get back to his feet but Sang Min is in full control for now.
Sang Min biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Sang Min looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Everett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Sang Min is looking for the choke from the back position but Everett is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryun Sang Min dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Everett's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Everett throws a head kick but Sang Min moves out of range.
Sang Min changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sang Min shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Everett but Everett pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Sang Min shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Everett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Everett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sang Min presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Everett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to control Sang Min's body but Sang Min pushes him off. Everett squirms to his side and now Sang Min has his back!
Sang Min has the hooks in. Everett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Sang Min doesn't have the hooks in and Everett manages to turn into his guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sang Min here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sang Min pulls Everett in close to his closed guard and prevents Everett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Everett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sang Min swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Everett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sang Min is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sang Min has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Everett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Everett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Sang Min lands a couple of elbows.
Sang Min wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Everett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sang Min connects with a couple of short punches.
Sang Min wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T3#
Sang Min trying to stand up but can't free himself from Everett's guard.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Sang Min from controlling successfully.
Everett keeping full guard, as Sang Min tries to pass.
Sang Min is looking to stand up but Everett won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Everett stuffs the takedown attempt from Sang Min. Sang Min gets slowly back to his feet.
Everett with the counter takedown but Sang Min avoids it easily.
Sang Min tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Everett defends well and Sang Min ends up having to push Everett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryun Sang Min. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Everett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Everett tries to clinch up but Sang Min circles away and keeps his distance.
Sang Min appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Everett blocks a head kick by Sang Min.
As Sang Min backs off Everett throws a huge counter combo but Sang Min manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Everett clinches up with Sang Min and pushes him back against the cage.
Everett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sang Min smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryun Sang Min.
I think Sang Min 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Escobar wants to clinch.
Everett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Escobar into the cage.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Everett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Everett instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Escobar lands a big head kick that sends Everett tumbling to the mat! Escobar takes a step backwards and waves Everett back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Everett is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Everett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Everett managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar stalling in the clinch but Everett improves position. #T1#
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Everett.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Everett defends it nicely.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Everett gets a clinch. #BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Everett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Everett working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Everett clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Everett avoiding damage as Escobar throws knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Everett to keep the fight standing.
Ben Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.#TD#
Everett pulls guard. #SUB#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Escobar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Ben Everett's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Everett has wrist control.#SUB#
Everett pushes a forearm under Escobar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Escobar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Everett! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Everett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Giles as he avoids it easily.
Giles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Everett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giles is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Giles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Everett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Giles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Everett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giles is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett stands and throws Giles's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
The referee asks Everett politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Everett prefers to stall for the moment though.
Everett trying to control the position but Giles is working away.
Everett in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Everett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giles, who protects the arm well.
Everett staying calm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Everett advances nicely into full mount.
Everett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Everett landing shots from mount.
Everett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Everett works his way to his opponent's back.
Everett controls the action.
Everett scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB2#
Giles is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Everett gets his way!
Everett is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Everett is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Giles up.
Everett biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett is punishing Giles with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben 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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Everett forces Giles back against the cage and clinches.
Giles tries to pull guard but Everett won't allow it.
#TD2#
Everett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Giles regains guard immediately.
Everett wants to control from the top but Giles keeps moving.
Everett is looking to work some ground and pound but Giles has wrist control.
Everett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to free his leg and advance position but Giles is retaining full guard.
Everett is working Giles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Everett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giles's head.
Everett trying to control but Giles is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Giles isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Everett stacks Giles on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Everett!
Giles is trying to escape the position but Everett is controlling the position.
Ben Everett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Everett is putting a hurting on Giles here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Giles has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giles keeps working.
Giles is trying to improve his position.
Everett wants to stand but Giles has his arm trapped. #T3#
Giles takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Everett trying to control the position but Giles is working away.
Giles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Everett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Giles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Everett tries to stand but Giles is controlling his head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Everett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giles's waist but Giles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Everett off to one side.
Giles is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett goes for a double leg but Giles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Giles continues to drive forward.
Dustin Giles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Everett.#TD2#
Everett gets the takedown into side control.
Everett is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Giles avoids the body shot from Everett.
#TD2#
Everett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Everett winds up and cracks Giles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Everett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Giles is defending against the submission attempts here by Everett.
#T1#
Everett is taking a breather. Giles 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Everett seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Everett is working for a submission of some sort.
Everett scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Everett 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.
Giles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Giles tries to get out of the position.
Everett is continuing to stall.
Everett tries to stand and escape but Giles is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Everett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Everett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Giles won't allow Everett to pass to mount.
Everett working over Giles with some ground and pound. Giles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Everett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Giles is in trouble now - Everett has advanced to mount! #T4#
Everett controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Everett working for a submission but Giles is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Everett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Everett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Everett!
Dustin Giles spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'. |
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Event:
HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Everett tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Everett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ben Everett has been cut.
Ruben Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a right hand that Everett ducks under and follows up with a left that Everett also avoids with ease.#CL#
Everett closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Everett.
#TD#
Everett pulls Smith into guard.
Everett is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Everett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to stand up but Everett won't let him. #T1#
Everett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Everett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Everett wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Everett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Everett misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Everett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Smith scores with a one two! Everett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a jab. Everett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Everett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Everett is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Everett stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position. #T4#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Everett.
Everett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Everett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Everett wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Everett throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Everett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Everett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Everett tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Everett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Everett is now in Smith's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Ben Everett's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Everett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
#T1#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Everett's head.
Everett dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Ruben Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
A combination from Everett does no damage.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Everett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Everett has managed to clinch.
Everett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Everett has Smith pushed against the cage.#T2##TD#
Everett has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Everett tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Everett scoring with strikes.
Smith is not content to let Everett control the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Everett drags him back down.#T3#
Everett lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here as Everett stalls from top position.
Everett wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Everett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Everett wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Everett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Everett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Everett slows the pace down. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Everett feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Everett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Everett's cut.
That's time! Everett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith connects with the punch.
A jab from Smith misses. #CL#
Everett clinches up against the cage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Everett wants a takedown but no success here.
Everett wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Everett won't allow it.
Everett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Everett pulls guard.
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Everett is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Everett is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
#TD#
Everett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Everett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Everett is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Everett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Everett to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Everett or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Everett looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Everett's head back.
Everett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ben Everett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Everett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith cracks Everett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruben Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Everett fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.#CL#
Everett closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to circle away but Everett has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Everett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Everett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#Ben Everett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everett closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Everett pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruben Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Smith feints a jab promting Everett to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Everett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Everett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Everett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Everett on that attempt.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Everett tries to clinch up.
Everett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Smith! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1202 Round 4
Date: Aug 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Hitter shoots for a double leg takedown but Everett sprawls well. He's pushed Hitter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Everett throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hitter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Everett is wriggling around but Hitter manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Hitter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hitter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hitter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Everett tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Hitter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hitter throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Everett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hitter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Everett's guard.
Everett working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Everett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitter wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Everett working for a triangle but Hitter defends it easily.
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitter wanted to stand there but Everett had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Everett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitter as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Hitter darts in and clinches Everett up against the cage.#T3#
Everett misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Everett.
Everett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hitter misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitter leaves Everett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hitter misses with a wild combination.
Hitter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Everett's waist but Everett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hitter off to one side. #CL#
Hitter gets tackled into the cage by Everett. Everett maintains the clinch. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Everett stalls. #TD#
Everett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hitter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Everett prevents Hitter from improving his position.#SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura but Hitter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Everett to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hitter wants to control but Everett passes into side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Everett will probably get the nod.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Everett. #CL#
Everett forces Hitter back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hitter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Everett after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter fails to pull guard.
Hitter is trying to force a seperation but Everett has the dominant position.
Everett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitter walks away with a smile on his face. Everett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hitter tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it. #T1#
Hitter with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Hitter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Everett is working for takedown but Hitter is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Everett tries for a takedown but Hitter manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Everett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hitter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Everett is trying to pull guard but Hitter has him pressed against the cage.
Hitter tries for a takedown but Everett manages to get underhooks.
Hitter tries to pull guard but Everett holds him up against the cage and eventually Hitter drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Hitter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Hitter shoots in and gets a takedown into Everett's guard.#T2#
Hitter wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett wants to stand but Hitter is controlling the position.
Everett 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.
Everett is trying to keep Hitter in close.
Hitter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Everett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hard Hitter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hitter cracks Everett with a solid left hand.
Everett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hitter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Everett's guard. #SUB2#
Hitter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Everett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Everett is doing well to control the position and prevent Hitter from advancing to side control.
Hitter throwing shots but Everett is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Everett is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Everett moves into range and clinches up with Hitter.
Everett tries to pull guard but Hitter holds him up against the cage and eventually Everett drops back down to his feet.
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hitter avoids it.
Hitter scores with a shot to the side of Everett's head. #BC2#
Hitter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitter blocks a head kick by Everett.
#TD2#
Hitter shoots in and bounces Everett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitter wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Hitter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Everett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Everett closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Hitter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hitter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Everett drags the fight down to the ground.
Hitter wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #SUB#
Everett looking for a guillotine here but Hitter defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SU2#
Hitter gets to his feet - Everett follows without any prompting.
Hitter misses with a takedown attempt - Everett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hitter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Everett wants to clinch up but Hitter keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Hitter misses. #TD#
Everett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Everett working Hitter over with strikes.
Everett trying to control from Hitter's half guard. Hitter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Everett trying to control but Hitter is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hitter working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Everett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hitter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Everett has managed to get both his arms back between Hitter's legs - danger averted.
Hitter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Everett throws a big right hand that misses.
Everett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitter is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Everett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Everett pushing down on Hitter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Everett works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Everett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hitter turns into him and now he's in Everett's guard.
#SUB#
Hitter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Hitter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Everett is striking off his back. Hitter thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ben Everett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitter wants to take a breather but Everett is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Everett.
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 Josh West scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Hard Hitter!
Hard Hitter wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1202 Round 3
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Everett misses.
Clark darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Everett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Everett is nestled in close to Clark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark trying to control here.
Everett prevents Clark from improving his position.#T1#
Everett content to control rather than advance.
Everett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clark for as long as he can get away with.
Everett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clark!
Everett content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Everett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Clark tries to lock up and control but Everett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Everett landing punches. #SUB#
Everett wants to finish this one by submission but Clark is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Everett.
Everett controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Everett has isolated one of Clark's arms. Clark looking to fight him off but Everett twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Everett! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1202 Round 2
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Blevins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everett paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Everett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blevins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Everett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blevins trying to control but Everett flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Blevins tries to roll but Everett sticks to his back.
Blevins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blevins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Everett wants to control the pace but Blevins is squirming around nicely.
Everett working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Blevins is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Everett with good strikes from the mount here!
Blevins is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everett controlling from mount.
Blevins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blevins wants to control but Everett is having none of it.
Everett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Everett wants to control the pace but Blevins is squirming around nicely.
Everett controlling the pace for now.
Blevins is looking to improve his position but Everett isn't that keen on the idea.
Everett lands a big shot there that rocks Blevins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blevins is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Blevins is bucking up trying to escape but Everett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Blevins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blevins tries to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett breaks from Blevins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Everett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blevins's face.
Blevins is squirming around, avoiding Everett's attempts to control the action.
Blevins is looking to improve his position but Everett isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Everett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blevins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blevins wants to hold on but Everett pushes him away.
Everett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Everett pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blevins throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blevins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Everett avoids it really well and circles away.
Blevins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Everett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blevins somewhat.#TD#
Everett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blevins on his heels. He'll look to pass Blevins's guard now, I'm sure.
Blevins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Everett dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett trying to control the position but Blevins is working away.
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Everett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Blevins wants to get back to his feet.
Blevins wants to improve his position but Everett is controlling well.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Blevins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blevins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Everett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blevins is looking for a sweep. Everett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everett trying to control from half guard but Blevins is working away.
Everett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blevins can do to turn this around?
Blevins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Everett.
Everett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blevins gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Everett trying to control but Blevins is working from the bottom.
Everett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Everett tries to stand but Blevins is controlling from the bottom.
Blevins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Everett connects with a leg kick.
Blevins shoots and misses
and Everett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ben Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amare Blevins.#T4#
A head kick misses from Everett. #CL#
Everett clinches. #TD#
Everett pulls guard successfully.
Blevins stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position.
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Everett wants to hit a sweep here but Blevins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Everett there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Blevins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Everett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Everett shoots in and bounces Blevins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blevins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Everett manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Everett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett controlling the pace.
Blevins gets full guard.#T1#
Blevins wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Blevins is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Blevins is trying to keep Everett in close.
Blevins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Everett wants to get up but he can't break Blevins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Everett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blevins can't keep his opponent in guard - Everett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Everett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blevins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Blevins wants to control but Everett is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blevins looks to clinch #TD#
and Everett counters with a takedown into side control.
Blevins bucks up and tries to throw Everett off but instead Everett has got his back!
Blevins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Everett tries to keep control of the position but Blevins is staying busy.#T4#
The referee is taking a good look at Blevins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Everett!
#SUB#
Everett tightening his grip on Blevins, looking for the choke.
Blevins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett looking to control but Blevins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amare Blevins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Everett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Everett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Ben Everett wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1202 Round 1
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Everett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Everett closes the distance and clinches.
Everett trying to land knees to the body.
Jo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Everett smiles and moves away.
Everett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Everett rushes Jo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Everett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Everett as Jo shoots in.
Everett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Jo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Everett tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett gets back to half guard.
Everett is trying to stand.
Everett holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Jo is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Everett manages to get to full guard.
Everett tries to strike from the bottom.
Jo won't allow Everett to sweep him here.
Jo wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett wants to sweep here but Jo controlling him for the moment.
Everett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Everett holds on and takes a little breather.
Jo wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Everett shoots in and gets a takedown into Jo's guard.
Everett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Jo is looking for a triangle but Everett pushes his legs off easily.
Jo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Jo wants to get back to his feet but Everett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Everett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Everett postures up.
Everett stays in close to Jo's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jo tries to clinch up but Everett circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jo drives through and clinches with Everett against the cage.
Everett controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC2#
Everett manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Jo misses. #TD2#
Everett shoots in and bounces Jo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Everett is looking to stand up but Jo won't let him.
Jo is trying to keep Everett in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Jo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Everett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everett is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett passes Jo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Jo tries to roll over but Everett keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Everett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jo is just riding it out for now. Everett eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Everett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #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.#SUB2#
Everett seems to be working for a kimura but Jo defends the submission attempt.
Everett wants to pass to mount but Jo is defending the position.
Jo controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Everett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Jo is trying to stand up here but Everett is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jo tries to clinch but Everett moves out of range. #CL2#
Everett closes the distance and clinches.
Jo is working for takedown but Everett is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Everett drags the fight down to the ground.
Everett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Jo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everett trying to control the position here.
Everett 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.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jo wants to stand and escape but instead Everett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Everett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Everett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jo is trying to defend but Everett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Everett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Everett wants to get back to his feet.
Jo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Jo keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Everett advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Everett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jo taking some punishment here, with Everett in his half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jo is looking to improve his position.
Everett working over Jo with some ground and pound. Jo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jo is trying to stand.
Everett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Everett uses his free foot to push down on Jo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jo. #SUB2#
Everett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jo is now in Everett's guard. A big mistake from Everett there, giving up the dominant position!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Everett holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jo postures up.
Jo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jo wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jo stopping the sweep attempt from Everett.
Everett has a closed guard, preventing Jo from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Everett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jo defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Everett misses with a head kick.
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everett stuffs the takedown attempt from Jo. Jo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jo Jo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Everett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Everett clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Everett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Everett 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ben Everett!
Ben Everett wins by unanimous decision! |
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