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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars IV
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown attempt by Humlos or perhaps it was just good defense by Stillman, which made it look bad. Humlos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Humlos scores with a head kick. Stillman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Humlos dives in for a single leg takedown but Stillman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Humlos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stillman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humlos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stillman scores with a hook to the body. Humlos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Stillman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Humlos fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Chris Stillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Humlos.#T1# Humlos tries for a takedown but Stillman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Humlos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Stillman to counter with a crisp jab. Stillman looks to score with a jab to the body but Humlos is just out of range. Stillman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Humlos tries for a takedown but Stillman circles away easily and Stillman counters with a nice body shot. #CL# Stillman takes the fight into the clinch. Stillman managing to block the knees to the body from Humlos.
Stillman can't find room to land a body shot as Humlos controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humlos. Stillman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Stillman tries a body shot but Humlos blocks it.
Stillman lands a nice uppercut. Stillman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Stillman lands with a left to the head. Humlos tries to pull guard but Stillman forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Humlos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stillman walks away with a smile on his face. Humlos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Stillman's corner calls for a 1-2. Stillman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Humlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Stillman. Humlos fails with a takedown attempt. Humlos looks winded!#T3# Stillman lands a jab to Humlos's midsection. Stillman tries to clinch up. Stillman throws a leg kick but Humlos moved away. Stillman cracks Humlos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Humlos shoots in for a double leg but Stillman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Humlos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stillman tries to clinch but Humlos moves out of range. Chris Stillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Humlos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stillman throws a big counter combination but Humlos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Stillman lands with an overhand left. Humlos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stillman counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Stillman misses with a low kick. Humlos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stillman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Humlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Stillman. Stillman lands a jab-cross combination. Marek Humlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stillman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humlos moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Humlos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stillman blocks it well. Stillman is looking to wear down Humlos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Stillman stuns Humlos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Stillman lands with a cross. Stillman misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stillman dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Stillman fails in his attempt to clinch. Humlos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stillman swivels and escapes. The fight stays on the outside here - Stillman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stillman throws a body punch but Humlos moves out of range. Humlos unleashes a big counter combination but Stillman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Humlos with a poor takedown and Stillman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Humlos shoots in for a double leg but Stillman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A little feinted left hand from Stillman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chris Stillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Humlos. Stillman connects with a single shot there. Stillman cracks a nice hook into Humlos's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Humlos tries to bum rush Stillman with a series of wild strikes but Stillman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stillman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Stillman is looking to clinch but Humlos is avoiding it.
Humlos is breathing heavily. Humlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Stillman.#T1# Stillman tries to clinch up. Humlos shoots in but no luck this time. Marek Humlos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Humlos throws a leg kick that is checked and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Humlos tries to clinch up. Stillman scores with a jab to the body. Stillman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Humlos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Humlos clinches up against the cage. Humlos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stillman prevents it.
A short right from Stillman. Stillman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#Humlos is rocked! Stillman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Humlos is still on wobbly legs! Can Stillman finish him? Stillman scores with a hook to the body. Stillman lands a hook to the side of the head. Stillman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Humloss head. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stillman pushes Humlos against the cage. Stillman is working some dirty boxing. Stillman pushes off with a quick right hook! Humlos goes down! Humlos tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stillman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Stillman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Cepo closes the distance and pushes Orsini back into the cage.#BC# Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Orsini gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Cepo manages to escape and get back to his feet! Orsini scores with a push kick. Orsini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cepo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cepo shoots in but no luck this time. Orsini tries to clinch but Cepo is having none of it. Orsini doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cepo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2# Cepo darts in and clinches Orsini up against the cage. Cepo working Orsini over with knees to the body. Orsini is breathing heavily. Orsini is trying to push Cepo away but Cepo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cepo is trying to pull guard but Orsini has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Cepo successfully pulls guard.
#T1# Cepo wants to stand but Orsini is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orsini tries to free his leg and advance position but Cepo is retaining full guard. Cepo wants to stand up but Orsini is controlling him. Orsini content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cepo dives in and grabs Orsini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orsini pushes down on Cepo's head and hops out. Dominique Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlasto Cepo.#CL# Orsini has closed the distance and engaged Cepo in a clinch.
Orsini wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Cepo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Orsini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Orsini is trying to control. Cepo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cepo is in trouble now - Orsini has advanced to mount! Orsini trying to control but Cepo is having none of it. #T3# Cepo is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Orsini fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Orsini putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Cepo wants to try and get back to his feet. Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Cepo prevents Orsini from taking his back.#T4# Cepo is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Orsini landing strikes, looking to finish! You get the feeling that Cepo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cepo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Cepo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Orsini dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Nice sprawl there from Cepo as Orsini shoots in. Cepo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Orsini fails with the takedown and Cepo counters with a one-two to the body. Cepo misses with a series of wild punches.
Cepo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Orsini goes down and covers up as Cepo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlasto Cepo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Left hook, right uppercut from Mazepin. #CUT2#It looks like Michal Behn has been cut.#KD2# Mazepin throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Behn stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mazepin follows into mount! #ROC2#Behn is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mazepin postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Behn is out cold - huge knockout for Mazepin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Mazepin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# Bolshevik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kristofic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolshevik is in Kristofic's guard. Bolshevik postures up and lands a big shot to Kristofic's brow. Bolshevik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kristofic tries to strike from the bottom.
Bolshevik throwing strikes but missing. Kristofic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bolshevik sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kristofic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolshevik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kristofic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolshevik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bolshevik is in close to Kristofic's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bolshevik preventing the sweep. #T1# Bolshevik connects with a couple of short punches. Bolshevik lands a couple of elbows. Bolshevik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bolshevik 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. Bolshevik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kristofic's head. Bolshevik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kristofic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolshevik is controlling him. Bolshevik scoring with some ground and pound. Bolshevik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kristofic wants to sweep here but Bolshevik controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Bolshevik stands up over Kristofic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bolshevik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kristofic wants to stand and escape but Bolshevik is having none of it. Bolshevik controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kristofic has momentary wrist control but Bolshevik slips an elbow through the middle. Bolshevik postures up and lands a big shot to Kristofic's brow. Bolshevik scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bolshevik scoring with punches to the head and body. Bolshevik lands a couple of elbows.#T3# Bolshevik forces his way into half guard. Bolshevik is controlling the pace.
Bolshevik scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bolshevik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Bolshevik winds up and cracks Kristofic with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bolshevik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Bolshevik. #ROC#Kristofic is rocked! Bolshevik working Kristofic over with strikes. Kristofic is still in real trouble! Can Bolshevik finish him?#T4# Bolshevik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kristofic looks winded! Bolshevik controlling the pace. Bolshevik'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. Kristofic seems to have recovered his senses. Bolshevik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bolshevik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Still in half guard, Bolshevik seems content to control. Bolshevik lands strikes from half guard. Bolshevik scoring with strikes to the body and head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bolshevik looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Bolshevik. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beater Bolshevik dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD# Bolshevik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kristofic sprawls well initially but Bolshevik persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Bolshevik slips a nice elbow through Kristofic's hands, connecting with Kristofic's forehead. Bolshevik lands a big elbow - Kristofic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bolshevik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beater Bolshevik! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Humlos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Humlos is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks. #BC2# Humlos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Humlos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Humlos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat. Humlos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas. Humlos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Humlos on that attempt. Thomas stuffs the takedown. Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Humlos. Humlos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it. Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Humlos tries for a takedown but Thomas circles away easily#CL# and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD# Thomas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Humlos keeps working. Humlos is looking for a sweep. Thomas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Humlos looking for a sweep but Thomas has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2# Humlos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Humlos is still trying to improve position. Humlos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully. Humlos is trying desperately to improve position. Thomas looking to finish with strikes here!
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# Thomas blocks Humlos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Humlos wants to control but Thomas is having none of it. Humlos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thomas looking to control but Humlos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Humlos regains half guard. Thomas thows a huge punch but Humlos dodges it nicely.
#SU# Thomas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Humlos misses with a takedown and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut. Humlos looks winded!#CL# Thomas closes the distance and clinches. Humlos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Humlos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Humlos sprawls well. Humlos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Humlos avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Humlos. Humlos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away. Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Humlos manages to circle out of the way. Humlos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Humlos.#CL# Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Humlos is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks. Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Humlos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Humlos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.#T1# Humlos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Humlos scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL# Thomas closes the distance and clinches. Thomas slows down the pace here.
Thomas is defending well against a takedown attempt. Humlos is breathing heavily. Humlos wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Thomas is looking for a takedown. Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Humlos is looking for a takedown.#T2##BC# Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Humlos closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Humlos pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Humlos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas. Humlos shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Humlos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Humlos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Humlos backs up against the cage.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside. Humlos tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it. Humlos has a takedown stuffed. Thomas throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Thomas fails with a takedown attempt. Despite the aggression on Humlos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ieuan Thomas is winning the standup battle so far. Humlos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Humlos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Humlos off to one side. Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Humlos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas. Humlos misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas tried to counter with a leg kick but Humlos avoided it. Humlos shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Humlos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4# Thomas feints a jab promting Humlos to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Humlos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat. Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Thomas pulls Humlos in close to prevent any damage. Humlos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Humlos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Humlos, before circling back to the center of the mat. No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Thomas lands a nice hook to Humlos's body. Humlos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Humlos as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Humlos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Humlos misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body. Humlos with a poor takedown #CL# and Thomas moves into the clinch. Thomas is trying to drag Humlos to the mat but Humlos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Humlos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle. Thomas misses with a knee to the head. Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humlos can do to turn this around?#T2# Humlos tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage. Humlos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Humlos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Humlos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter. This has been an exciting period of action! Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Humlos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas. Thomas dodges the punch combination from Humlos.
#T3##CL# Thomas clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Humlos avoids it really well and circles away. Thomas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Humlos misses with a head kick.
Humlos stuffs the takedown. Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Thomas connects with a body shot. Humlos tries to clinch up#TD# and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas. #ES2# Humlos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thomas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Humlos looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well. Marek Humlos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ieuan Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Thomas fails with a takedown attempt. Humlos unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Ieuan Thomas showed his dominance in that final round. Well Thomas 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ieuan Thomas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Vu as Kristofic shoots in. Kristofic misses with a takedown attempt - Vu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kristofic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Kristofic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2# Vu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL# Kristofic pushes Vu up against the cage in a clinch. Vu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Kristofic breaks the clinch.
#TD# Vu gets caught flat footed, as Kristofic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vu 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. Vu keeping full guard, as Kristofic tries to pass. #T1# Vu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kristofic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kristofic wants to control from the top but Vu keeps moving. Vu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kristofic controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Samuel Kristofic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kristofic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kristofic throws a hook but Vu avoids it easily. Vu stuffs the takedown attempt from Kristofic. Kristofic gets slowly back to his feet. Vu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kristofic. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kristofic. Vu tries for a takedown but Kristofic circles away easily and Kristofic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Kristofic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Vu dives in and grabs Kristofic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kristofic pushes down on Vu's head and hops out.#CL# Kristofic has Vu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kristofic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vu is keeping busy.#T3# Vu looking for a takedown. Vu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kristofic tries to land knees in the clinch but Vu avoids the damage to the body. #TD2# Kristofic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kristofic to the mat. Kristofic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Vu wants to control from the top but Kristofic keeps moving. Vu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Kristofic wants to stand and escape but Vu is having none of it. #T4##SUB# Kristofic looking for subs off his back but Vu has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2# Vu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kristofic is just riding it out for now. Vu eventually gives up the hold. Vu is trying to control the action in half guard but Kristofic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Kristofic will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD# Kristofic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vu is trying to control Kristofic's posture but Kristofic avoids it. Kristofic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Kristofic trying to control the position but Vu is working away. Vu is looking to reverse the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vu manages to get back to half guard. Kristofic trying to control from Vu's half guard. Vu has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Kristofic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vu on the ground.#T1# Kristofic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Vu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kristofic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kristofic'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. Vu controls Kristofic momentarily but Kristofic frees himself. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kristofic tries to free his leg and advance position but Vu is retaining full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Vu moves in looking to clinch but Kristofic pushes him off. Kristofic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vu manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Vu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kristofic to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2# Vu working for a triangle but Kristofic defends it easily.
#SUB2# Vu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kristofic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kristofic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# Vu trying to keep a closed guard but Kristofic is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Kristofic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kristofic wants to pass the guard but Vu is keeping the position. Kristofic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Vu trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Kristofic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kristofic. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vu wants to sweep here but Kristofic controlling him for the moment. Vu pulls Kristofic in to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Niall Vu will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kristofic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vu sprawls well. Vu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristofic gets slowly back to his feet. Vu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kristofic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Vu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kristofic leaves Vu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kristofic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vu manages to circle out of the way. Kristofic moves in looking to clinch but Vu pushes him off.#TD# Kristofic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vu wants to get back to full guard. Vu trying to control here.
Kristofic is trying to control. Vu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Kristofic trying to control from Vu's half guard. Vu has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Vu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kristofic postures up in Vu's guard and throws a big left but Vu blocks it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Kristofic trying to control the position from guard on top but Vu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. That kick from Kristofic tenderised Vu's leg. Vu is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Vu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kristofic pinned against the cage. Kristofic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Samuel Kristofic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niall Vu.#TD2# Vu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Vu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kristofic is holding on to half guard well. Vu stalling away here and it's allowed Kristofic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2# Vu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3# Vu wants to control from the top but Kristofic keeps moving. #ES# Kristofic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD# Kristofic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vu napping and manages to drive through into side control! Vu wants to control but Kristofic postures up. Kristofic trying to control the action but Vu is working from the bottom. #T4# Vu is looking for a sweep. Vu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Vu is not content to let Kristofic control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! I wouldn't like to be where Vu is right now.
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Kristofic showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kristofic 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niall Vu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Busey tries to bum rush Behn with a series of wild strikes but Behn uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Behn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Behn there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Michal Behn has been cut. Behn shoots in and drives through. Busey sprawls well. Busey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Behn doesn't seem bothered though. Behn misses with a takedown attempt and Busey counters with a right hand to the body. Busey jabs at Behn's body. Behn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Busey as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Behn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Behn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Busey with a nice cross. Busey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Behn is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Behn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Busey. Douce Busey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Busey connects with a jab.#CUT2#Michal Behn's cut is getting worse. Behn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Busey as he avoids it easily. #T1# Busey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Behn doesn't seem bothered though. Busey lands with a nice body punch. Behn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Busey rushes Behn with punches - Behn moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Behn goes down! Busey follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douce Busey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Behn tries to sprawl out of it but Boonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Behn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. No luck for Boonen with that takedown attempt. Behn throws a head kick but Boonen moves out of range.
Behn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boonen feinted with a counter takedown. Behn throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD# Boonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Behn is trying to stand back up but Boonen is controlling him
Boonen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Behn reverses the position - he's now on top in Boonen's guard. Behn scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Behn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boonen's guard. Well, if Behn 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.
Behn working the head and body with strikes. Boonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Behn scores with a couple of nice shots. Behn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Behn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Behn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2# Boonen is trying to maintain the position but Behn is very close to passing his half guard. Behn tries to pass to full mount but Boonen defends it. Behn content to control rather than advance. #T3# Boonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Behn. Boonen trying to control here.
Boonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Boonen won't allow Behn to pass to mount. Boonen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Boonen is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Behn clinches up against the cage.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2# Behn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Behn instigates a clinch. Boonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Behn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Boonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Behn has clasped his hands together around Boonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Boonen tries to bench press Behn off him but Behn keeps the position. Behn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Behn is putting a hurting on Boonen here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#Boonen is rocked! Behn lands a strong strike to the head of Boonen. That's dazed him! Behn looking to finish here. Boonen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Behn lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Behn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! An inside leg kick lands from Kristofic. Kristofic misses with a takedown attempt - Chang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kristofic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Chang has closed the distance and engaged Kristofic in a clinch.
#TD2# Chang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Kristofic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Chang stays in close to Kristofic's body and controls the position. It looks like Chang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Chang postures up in Kristofic's guard and throws a big left but Kristofic blocks it. 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. Chang content to stall in guard here. Kristofic wants to control the position but Chang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1# Kristofic taking some punishment here, with Chang in his half guard. Chang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kristofic is trying to control but can't.
Chang controlling the action here. Kristofic is trying to maintain the position but Chang is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kristofic keeping control of the position. Chang stalling. Kristofic is looking to get back to full guard here but Chang has managed to pass to side control instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chang landing a few strikes. A lull in the action here.#T3# Chang moves into full mount! Chang content just to control the position here. Kristofic working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2# Kristofic tries to improve his position but Chang has taken his back! Chang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kristofic tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chang pushes Kristofic away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taco Chang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cepo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dekker. Dekker catches Cepo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Vlasto Cepo has been cut. Dave Dekker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cepo moves away from the strike by Dekker. Dekker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cepo wants to clinch. Cepo tests Dekker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dekker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dekker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cepo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dekker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dekker misses with a body shot.
Cepo moves out of range of the leg kick from Dekker.#T1# Dekker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cepo checks it well. A slow jab from Dekker misses its intended target. Dekker tried to score with a low kick but Cepo checks it. Cepo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Cepo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dekker defends it nicely. Dekker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cepo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dekker. Dekker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dekker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cepo checks it well. Dekker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cepo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cepo throws a big counter combination but Dekker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cepo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dekker defends well and Cepo ends up having to push Dekker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlasto Cepo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cepo fails in his attempt to clinch. Cepo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dekker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cepo somewhat. Dekker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2# Cepo avoids a kick to the body.
Dekker blocks a head kick by Cepo.
Cepo backing away here, and Dekker unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Dekker misses with a low kick as Cepo jumps back. Dekker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cepo.
Dekker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cepo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dekker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cepo.
Dekker throws a sloppy head kick and Cepo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cepo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cepo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dekker. Cepo wants to clinch.#T3# Dekker thuds his right hand into Cepo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dekker throws a poor cross that misses
and Cepo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dekker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cepo is just out of range. Cepo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cepo darts in looking for a takedown but Dekker gets double underhooks and turns Cepo into the cage. Dekker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dekker tries to work over Cepo's front leg with a kick but Cepo checks it. Cepo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dekker sprawls well. He's pushed Cepo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cepo is breathing heavily. Dekker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cepo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dekker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cepo somewhat.#T4# Cepo ducks under a wild hook from Dekker. An inside leg kick from Dekker misses. Cepo feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cepo tries for a takedown but Dekker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dekker stuns Cepo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dekker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A head kick misses from Dekker. An inside leg kick from Dekker misses. 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! Cepo blocks a leg kick. Cepo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Dekker throws out a leg kick but Cepo moves out of range and Dekker only half commits. Dekker throws a low kick but Cepo moves out of range easily. Cepo shoots in for a takedown but Dekker shows good takedown defense. Dekker throws a shot from downtown. Cepo moves away and avoids it. Dekker misses with a looping left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dekker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vlasto Cepo'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# Dekker lands with a straight right. Cepo didn't see that one coming. Cepo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dekker defends well and Cepo ends up having to push Dekker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dekker throws a jab when Cepo was well out of range. Dekker misses with a looping left. Dekker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cepo is out of range and Dekker settles back down. Dekker throws a big shot that misses. Dekker throws a body shot but no joy. Dekker lands with a good body shot. Cepo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dekker sprawls well. Dekker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cepo gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cepo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Vlasto Cepo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Dekker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cepo. Cepo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dekker. Dekker throws a body kick that misses. Cepo checks a leg kick nicely. Cepo blocks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Cepo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Cepo slips under a jab. Cepo drops his hands momentarily and Dekker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cepo misses with a takedown and Cepo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlasto Cepo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cepo lands a jab to the nose. Dekker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dekker throws a front kick aimed at Cepo's knee but Cepo avoids it well. Dekker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cepo. Dekker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dekker wants it to stay on the feet.#T2# Dekker misses with a looping left. Cepo appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dekker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cepo in his tracks. Cepo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dekker looks to land a body kick but Cepo moved away. Dekker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Dekker. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dekker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dekker throws a leg kick that is checked and Cepo counters with a one-two to the body. Dekker tried to score with a low kick but Cepo checks it. Dekker looks to land a right hand but Cepo moved out of range. Dekker tries to score with a low kick but Cepo moves his leg out of the way. Dekker throws a series of punches but Cepo avoids them all with ease. Dekker throws a chopping leg kick but Cepo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3# Dekker misses with a left hand and Cepo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dekker misses with a looping left. Dekker throws a right hand that Cepo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cepo also avoids with ease. Dekker lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dekker as he connects with a hook. Nice sprawl there from Dekker as Cepo shoots in. Dekker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dekker misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Dekker misses its intended target. Dekker throws a hook but Cepo avoids it easily. Dekker misses with a hook. Dekker wants to slow Cepo down by chopping away at his legs. Cepo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4# Cepo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dekker lands a jab. Cepo moves out of range of the strikes. Dekker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cepo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cepo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Dekker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cepo. Dekker throws a front kick aimed at Cepo's knee but Cepo avoids it well. Dekker throws an off balance right hand
and Cepo counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cepo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dekker defends it nicely. Dekker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Dekker lands a glancing blow to the side of Cepo's head. A jab from Dekker misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dekker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vlasto Cepo's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Dekker misses with a looping right. Cepo ducks under a wild hook from Dekker. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekker. Cepo is looking to counter the offense by Dekker and move into the clinch. Dekker throws a lazy right hand but Cepo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cepo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cepo checks a leg kick nicely. Dekker throws a leg kick but Cepo moved away. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cepo checks a leg kick. Cepo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekker swivels and escapes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dekker misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cepo dives in for a single leg takedown but Dekker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlasto Cepo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dekker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cepo is just out of range. Cepo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Cepo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dekker avoids the body shot from Cepo.
#T1# Dekker misses the jab. Dekker throws a low kick but Cepo moves out of range easily. Cepo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Dekker throws a low kick, looking for Cepo's leg but Cepo calmly moves out of range. Dekker is looking to chop away at Cepo's legs. Cepo is looking to wear down Dekker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dekker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dekker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dekker cracks Cepo with an open hand slap. Dekker misses with a lunging right hand
and Cepo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cepo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dekker throws a lazy right hand but Cepo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cepo is looking to counter with head kicks. Cepo tries to clinch but Dekker moves out of range. #T2# Dekker connects with a nice looking jab.
Dekker throws the left hand but Cepo avoids the punch easily. Dekker clobbers Cepo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dekker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dekker misses with a double jab.
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! Cepo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dekker circles away. Dekker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekker. Cepo wants to clinch. Dekker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Dekker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cepo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Dekker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cepo shoots in but Dekker avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3# Dekker looks to throw the jab but Cepo is out of range. A jab from Dekker misses. Dekker scores with a hook to the body. Cepo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dekker misses with a low kick. Dekker wants to land a leg kick but Cepo is out of range. Dave Dekker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cepo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dekker as he avoids it easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dekker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cepo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cepo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dekker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dekker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cepo on the wrong end of a nice hook. Dave Dekker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Cepo walks into a left hand. Cepo throws a low kick but Dekker avoids it. Dekker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dekker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cepo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A looping hook to the body misses from Dekker. Cepo does a little dance to reset his feet. Cepo attempts a counter takedown but Dekker avoids it well and moves away. Dekker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. And Cepo counters with a quick kick to the body but Dekker blocks it. A swing and a miss from Dekker. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dekker. A telegraphed right hand from Dekker misses the target. Cepo is looking to clinch. Dekker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dekker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Vlasto Cepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dekker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cepo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dekker.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Dekker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dekker 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dekker! |
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