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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Bryant shoots and misses
and Fairtex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bryant misses.
Fairtex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Fairtex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fairtex continues to drive forward.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Bryant.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant. #T1#
Fairtex shoots in but Bryant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fairtex changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##TD#
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
Fairtex lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fairtex sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fairtex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryant works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Fairtex stands and throws Bryant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant looks winded!#SU#
Fairtex decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bryant to his feet.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Fairtex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch.
Fairtex stalling.
Bryant jumps guard but Fairtex turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairtex is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fairtex sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Fairtex's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Fairtex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fairtex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fairtex controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fairtex pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Bryant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bryant wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Fairtex shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
As Bryant tries to get set, Fairtex tries to push him back and clinch up but Bryant manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Fairtex forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fairtex jumps into guard, dragging Bryant to the mat.
#SUB#
Fairtex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Bryant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fairtex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fairtex trying to control the position here. #T1#
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fairtex has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fairtex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryant manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fairtex controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Fairtex.
Bryant is breathing heavily.#T3##SU#
Fairtex decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily#CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Fairtex jumps into guard, dragging Bryant to the mat.
#SUB#
Fairtex has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Fairtex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Fairtex!#REVR##T4#
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Fairtex works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fairtex sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fairtex is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex shoots in for a double leg but Bryant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Fairtex counters by clinching up. #BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryant tries to move into range but Fairtex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fairtex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairtex somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bryant throws a head kick that Fairtex semi-blocks.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch.
#TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fairtex is taking a breather. Bryant 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.
Saekenpai Fairtex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant wants to sweep but Fairtex has passed to side control!
Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Bryant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fairtex.
Fairtex staying calm.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fairtex is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fairtex throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
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.
Fairtex is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryant's waist but Bryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fairtex off to one side. #CL#
Fairtex rushes Bryant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hugo Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saekenpai Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairtex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex! |
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