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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1# Rehab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rehab smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Diaz checks a leg kick. Diaz feints the counter takedown. Diaz tries to clinch there but Rehab circles away.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Rehab swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD# Oooooh!!! Rehab has knocked Diaz down with a huge combo! Rehab steps away and waves a wobbly Diaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Rehab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz. Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC# Diaz is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rehab counters with a straight that turns Diaz's legs to rubber! Rehab pushes forward with more strikes and Diaz goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rab Rehab! Rab Rehab thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXVI
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1# Morrowind lands with a hook. Rehab tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rehab throws an overhand right that lands on Morrowind's shoulder, as Morrowind tries to avoid the shot. Morrowind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rehab tries to counter with a clinch but Morrowind shakes him off and moves away. Rehab dodges the punch combination from Morrowind.
Rehab throws out a counter right but Morrowind avoids it with no problem. Morrowind lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morrowind slips a jab and a cross from Rehab.
Rehab tries to land a leg kick but Morrowind saw it coming and moves away.
Morrowind slips a straight right by Rehab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rehab drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rehab walks straight into a right hand from Morrowind - that's dropped him! Morrowind jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rehab from any more punishment! Rehab complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iko Morrowind! A relieved looking Iko Morrowind thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rehab's hands. Rehab throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range. Scott with a jab. Scott misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rehab to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut. Scott dodges the punch combination from Rehab.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rehab. Scott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Scott drops Rehab with a huge uppercut! Rehab drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Scott is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Scott! Maximus Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Rehab shoots in and bounces Garcius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Rehab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rehab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rehab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rehab throws a big elbow that misses. Garcius wants to sweep but no luck. Rehab lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rehab trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rehab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcius keeping full guard, as Rehab tries to pass. Rehab trying to control but Garcius is working from the bottom. Garcius looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcius, not yet. #T1# Rehab looking to pass the guard. Rehab won't allow Garcius to get back to his feet. Garcius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rehab. Garcius has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Rehab stopping the sweep attempt from Garcius. Rehab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Garcius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rehab. Rehab trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Garcius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rehab throws out a counter right but Garcius avoids it with no problem.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rehab throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Good leg kick by Rehab there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rehab is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Rehab is looking to clinch. Garcius throws a nice looking combination but Rehab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rehab stuns Garcius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Garcius connects with a right hand. Rehab shakes it off.#T3# Rehab scores with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut. Rehab misses with a combination
and Garcius counters with a straight that turns Rehab's legs to rubber! Garcius pushes forward with more strikes and Rehab goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaius Garcius! Jaius Garcius was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
OFC 243: Black Christmas V
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1# Rehab throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range. Hunter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rehab blocks the body kick.
Rehab lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rehab fails with the takedown. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunter. A countering left hand to the body from Rehab misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rehab avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1# Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Rehab throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily. Hunter throws a body kick that misses. Rehab avoids the head kick by Hunter.
A little jabbing left from Rehab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Rehab. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet. Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rehab throws a counter combo. Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nice uppercut there from Rehab.#T2# Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Rehab moves out of range easily. Rehab looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range. Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks Rehab off balance momentarily. Hunter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Rehab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hunter lands with a kick to the temple. Rehab shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Rehab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunter is fending him off so far but Rehab persists. Nope, Hunter circles away and we're back to standing. Jay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunter throws a head kick that misses. Rehab fails in his attempt to clinch. Rehab fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.#T3# Hunter throws a head kick that Rehab semi-blocks.
Hunter scores with a one two! Rehab had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Hunter connects with a high kick. #ROC# Rehab is rocked! Hunter throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rehab crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Hunter! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jay Hunter waved his t-shirt featuring BlackStar Athletics 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1# Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rehab.
#TD# Andrews feints and as Rehab raises his hands in defense, Andrews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Rehab is trying to control the position but Andrews postures up. #SUB2# Rehab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andrews lands a couple of elbows. Rehab controls Andrews momentarily but Andrews frees himself. Andrews scoring with punches to the head and body. Rehab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andrews working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Rehab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rehab 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.#T1# Rehab looking to control.
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Rehab's brow. #ROC# Rehab is rocked! Andrews gets to his feet and stands over Rehab, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rehab felt that one! Andrews unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rehab from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Andrews! Marvin Andrews very nearly forgot to thank FJCP Healthy Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Rehab fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rehab misses with a low kick.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Rehab gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Rehab fails to land. Aldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rehab. Rehab lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo. A shot in the inside from Rehab. Rehab pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Rehab.
#T1# Rehab scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rehab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rehab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rehab won't allow it.
#TD# Rehab pulls guard successfully.
Rehab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Rehab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Rehab drops back looking for a leg! Aldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldo manages to kick Rehab off! Rehab jumps back into Aldo's guard. Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rehab throwing strikes but missing. Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rehab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB# Rehab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rehab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rehab trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rehab landing some decent shots from guard. Rehab landing with the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rehab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Rehab postures up and lands a big shot to Aldo's brow. Rehab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Rehab landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC# Aldo is rocked! Rehab connects with a couple of short punches. Aldo is still in real trouble! Can Rehab finish him? Rehab content to stall in guard here. #T3# Rehab distracts Aldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Rehab passes Aldo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rehab passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aldo! Aldo seems to have recovered his senses. Rehab raining down shots from the mount! A big strike lands for Rehab! That's really hurt Aldo and he's turned his back - Rehab keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rehab jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rab Rehab! Our winner, Rab Rehab, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1# Rehab motions for Manpipe to come forward. Rehab throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Manpipe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rehab on the side of the head. Rehab lands a nice shot to the body.
Manpipe misses with a wild body shot. Rehab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manpipe. Manpipe thows a left - swing and a miss! Randy Manpipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rehab will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manpipe throws a hook to the side of Rehab's head but Rehab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manpipe throws a shot from downtown. Rehab moves away and avoids it. Rehab throws a counter combo. Manpipe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rehab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Manpipe misses with a left hand and Rehab counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Rehab darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1# Rehab frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Manpipe blocking the ground and pound. Manpipe is trying desperately to improve position. Rehab lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manpipe hang on? Rehab lands a couple of good shots and Manpipe has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rehab punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2# Rehab working for a choke but Manpipe is defending well. Manpipe is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Rehab is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manpipe wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2# Rehab working for the choke. Manpipe is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Manpipe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manpipe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rehab's guard. Nice work there by Manpipe.
Rehab is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2# Rehab has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Manpipe doesn't defend quickly enough and Rehab has managed to lock this one up! Can Manpipe escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rehab on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rab Rehab! During a confident post fight interview, Rab Rehab thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1# Rehab checks a low kick from Garcius.#TD# Garcius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rehab napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2# Rehab sneaks out the side door and pushes Garcius away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Rehab avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rehab connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2# It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut. A lazy left from Rehab finds it's target. Garcius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garcius misses with a few strikes there.
Garcius is looking to clinch but Rehab is avoiding it.
Rehab shoots for a takedown but Garcius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Garcius misses with a double jab.
Garcius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rehab avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Rehab dodges the punch combination from Garcius.
Rehab catches Garcius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Rehab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcius moves away. Garcius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Garcius fails to land the takedown. Garcius misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Garcius.
#CUT# It looks like Rab Rehab has been cut. Rehab dodges the punch combination from Garcius.
#T2# Garcius misses with a double jab.
#CL# Garcius clinches with his opponent.
Garcius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rehab blocks it with crossed arms. Still in the clinch, Rehab scores with a nice short uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Garcius gets through Rehab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Rehab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Garcius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcius throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rehab. #BC2# Rehab manages to break the clinch.
Garcius gets in close and tags Rehab with a short punch that almost sends Rehab to the mat! Oh Rehab is in big trouble! He turns his back on Garcius, trying to create some distance but Garcius rushes him, striking wildly and Rehab goes down! The referee tackles Garcius into the cage to end the fight! Garcius is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaius Garcius! A less than humble Jaius Garcius misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Garcius moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Garcius lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2# Garcius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rehab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcius has managed to get both his arms back between Rehab's legs - danger averted. Rehab looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Garcius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Garcius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Garcius lands a couple of digs. Garcius connects with a couple of short punches. Garcius won't allow Rehab to get back to his feet. Garcius lands a couple of decent looking shots. Garcius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Rehab has his foot on Garcius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcius works his way back into a safe position though. Rehab wants to sweep here but Garcius controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Rehab pushes a forearm under Garcius's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Garcius is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rab Rehab! Rab Rehab decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Jaius Garcius was interviewed post fight and said 'STOCKTON 1,2,5!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1# Brown throws a leg kick which misses Rehab's front leg but catches the back leg as Rehab tries to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Rehab. A nice side step and Rehab releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rehab misses the shot to the body. Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rehab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brown misses with a hook
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rehab throws a hook but Brown blocks it. A jab from Brown does it's job there. Nice body punch from Brown. A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
#KD# Brown throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Rehab stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Brown follows into mount! #ROC# Rehab is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rehab really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rehab is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him? Brown loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rehab scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Brown land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Brown stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Brown! Bosco Brown 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: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1# Rehab throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harris misses with a head kick.
A cross from Harris lands. Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rehab defends well and Harris ends up having to push Rehab into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rehab lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rehab. Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rehab sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat. Rehab let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rehab getting the better of the striking in that exchange. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rehab swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.#CL# Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# Rehab looking for a takedown. Rehab's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Rehab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harris tries to land a knee to the head but Rehab blocks with his arms.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rehab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rehab lands on the inside with an uppercut. Harris lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.#TD2# Rehab has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harris uses from the top position. #SUB2# Rehab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rehab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Rehab's legs - danger averted. Harris wants to control from the top but Rehab keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harris connects with a couple of short punches. Rehab wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Harris stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rehab has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Harris manages to get his head free but now Rehab has transitioned to an armbar! Harris grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rehab! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rab Rehab! Rab Rehab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Prestige Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Rehab with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kessler to score with a decent uppercut. Rehab misses with a straight right. Kessler is looking to counter the offense by Rehab and move into the clinch. Rehab ducks right into an uppercut from Kessler. Kessler lands a jab. Kessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rehab throws a right hand that misses
and Kessler counters with a straight right hand. Kessler lands a two punch combo.
Rehab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kessler doesn't manage to clinch there - Rehab circles away.
Kessler takes one on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rehab moves away.#T1# Rehab misses with a takedown attempt and Kessler counters with a right hand to the body. Rehab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kessler.
Rehab is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kessler digs a good hook to Rehab's body.
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kessler throws a lazy right hand but Rehab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rehab just misses with a punch to the body.
Rehab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away. Sloppy strikes from Rehab. Those never looked like landing. Kessler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rehab's hands.#T2# Kessler lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC# Rehab is rocked! A head kick by Kessler - that's a beauty! Rehab is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kessler can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johann Kessler! During a confident post fight interview, Johann Kessler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Prestige FC 57: Duff vs Molito
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1# Kessler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Kessler drives through and clinches with Rehab against the ropes.
Kessler is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Rehab fails to land. Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rehab fails to pull guard.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rehabs head. #BC# Rehab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Kessler moves into the clinch successfully.
Rehab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rehab.#T1# A shot in the inside from Rehab. Rehab lands a nice uppercut. Kessler landing knees to the head.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Kessler lands a body punch in the clinch. Kessler digs a right hand into Rehab's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rehab's gas tank. Rehab lands with a right to the head. Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rehab.
Rehab misses with a punch on the inside.
Rehab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards. Rehab throws a punch but it's blocked by Kessler. #TD# Rehab gets control of Kessler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rehab will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB# Rehab has his foot on Kessler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kessler works his way back into a safe position though. Kessler throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Rehab is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kessler rolls with it to try and escape but Rehab cranks on the arm and Kessler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rab Rehab! During a confident post fight interview, Rab Rehab thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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