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Event:
EFA 29 Balboa vs Vesa
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Punk.
Punk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punk tries a head kick but it misses.
Fillbanks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Punk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fillbanks feints the counter takedown.
Punk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fillbanks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Punk misses with a head kick.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Punk tries a head kick but it misses.
Fillbanks feints the counter takedown.
Punk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Punk moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punk.
Punk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fillbanks or not. #T1#
Punk stalls. #BC#
Punk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punk throws a head kick that Fillbanks semi-blocks.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk cracks the inside of Fillbanks's front leg.
CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fillbanks at a distance.
#CL#
Punk drives through and clinches with Fillbanks against the cage.
Punk lands with a short shot to the head.
Punk lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Punk lands a body shot. #BC#
Punk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
CM Punk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punk digs a good body shot into Fillbanks's ribs.
We've been told by Punk's head coaches at AREA 51 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Punk.
Punk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Punk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Fillbanks gets tackled into the cage by Punk. Punk maintains the clinch. #BC#
Punk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fillbanks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Punk with a jab.
Fillbanks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Punk.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Fillbanks gets tackled into the cage by Punk. Punk maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Punk.
Punk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Punk on the inside. #T4#
Fillbanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Punk.
#BC#
Punk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fillbanks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Punk closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fillbanks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Punk!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Fillbanks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fillbanks but great work by Punk.
Punk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Punk'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk 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#
Punk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Fillbanks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fillbanks looking to pass the guard.
Punk 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.
Fillbanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Punk is retaining full guard.
Punk controlling the position.
Fillbanks wants to pass the guard but Punk is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fillbanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Punk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punk is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fillbanks tries for a kimura but Punk is defending well.
Punk is trying to control Fillbanks's posture but Fillbanks avoids it. #SUB2#
Fillbanks is trying to get an arm triangle but Punk is defending well. #SUB2#
Fillbanks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Punk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Fillbanks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Punk, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fillbanks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fillbanks but great work by Punk.
Fillbanks is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU#
Punk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fillbanks to his feet. #T3#
Punk digs a good body shot into Fillbanks's ribs.
Steven Fillbanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Punk darts in and clinches Fillbanks up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punk.
A right hand to the body from Punk.
Fillbanks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Punk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Fillbanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD#
Punk lands a big head kick that sends Fillbanks tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves Fillbanks back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Fillbanks is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Steven Fillbanks has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punk connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Punk.
A head kick misses from Punk.
Punk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Punk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Punk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Fillbanks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##KD#
Punk lands a big head kick that sends Fillbanks tumbling to the mat! Punk takes a step backwards and waves Fillbanks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fillbanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Punk finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Punk and Fillbanks falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Punk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). CM Punk!
CM Punk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFA 19 DeNueve vs Wallen
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Nuutti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fillbanks walks into a jab.
Nuutti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nuutti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nuutti digs a good hook to Fillbanks's body.
Nuutti scores with a jab to the body.
Fillbanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fillbanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nuutti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fillbanks avoids the body shot from Nuutti.
Fillbanks with the counter takedown but Nuutti avoids it easily.
Fillbanks walks into a jab.
Nuutti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilkas Nuutti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nuutti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nuutti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Nuutti throws a head kick that half lands.
Donk. Nuutti catches Fillbanks right on the button with a cross.
Nuutti looks to score with a jab to the body but Fillbanks is just out of range.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuutti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fillbanks.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuutti works over Fillbanks's head and body with a nice combination.
Nuutti lands a jab to Fillbanks's midsection.
Fillbanks looks winded!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nuutti.
Nuutti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuutti misses the shot to the body.
Fillbanks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fillbanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nuutti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fillbanks on the side of the head.
Nuutti scores with a jab to the body.
Nuutti connects with a single shot there.
Nuutti throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Fillbanks crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vilkas Nuutti!
During a confident post fight interview, Vilkas Nuutti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFA 9 Williamson vs Gomi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fillbanks letting Sanchez take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Sanchez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Fillbanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fillbanks attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Fillbanks wants a takedown.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fillbanks is looking for a takedown.
Fillbanks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Fillbanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Fillbanks manages to get underhooks.
#T1##TD2#
Sanchez pulls guard effortlessly.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Fillbanks tries to pass.
Fillbanks is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Fillbanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Fillbanks is very close to passing his half guard.
Fillbanks is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Fillbanks moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Fillbanks is working to tighten his grip on Sanchez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sanchez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fillbanks is really squeezing tight and eventually Sanchez passes out! Fillbanks breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steven Fillbanks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Oliavo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oliavo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Fillbanks tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Josue Oliavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliavo scores with a decent looking hook.
Fillbanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fillbanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliavo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Fillbanks tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fillbanks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliavo throws a series of punches but Fillbanks moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fillbanks keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliavo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fillbanks under the eye.
Oliavo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Fillbanks keeps the fight on the outside.
And Fillbanks tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fillbanks slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliavo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Fillbanks tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fillbanks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliavo as he connects with a hook.
Fillbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliavo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliavo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fillbanks ducks under a wild hook from Oliavo.
Fillbanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fillbanks wants it to stay on the feet.
Fillbanks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Oliavo darts in and clinches Fillbanks up against the cage.#T2##TD#
Oliavo decides to pull guard.
Fillbanks looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Fillbanks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliavo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliavo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Fillbanks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliavo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliavo wants to control from the top but Fillbanks keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Oliavo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fillbanks doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Oliavo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fillbanks - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Fillbanks!
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