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Event:
BKFC 14 - Knot vs Kicklighter
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bottura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ribbler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribbler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribbler misses with a looping left.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Ribbler is out of range.
Bottura lands a jab to Ribbler's midsection.
Ribbler throws a poor cross that misses
and Bottura counters with a three punch combo that has Ribbler backing up. Ribbler nods at Bottura to acknowledge the strikes.
Ribbler tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Matteo Bottura has been cut.
Ribbler misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Bottura scores with a nice head shot.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Ribbler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribbler misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a three punch combo that has Ribbler backing up. Ribbler nods at Bottura to acknowledge the strikes.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Ribbler throws an off balance right hand
letting Bottura counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ribbler lands a really nice looking cross but Bottura seems unphased.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Ribbler's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribbler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Bottura drops Ribbler with a beautiful combination! Ribbler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bottura is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Ribbler is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Ribbler has been cut.
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!
Ribbler slips a jab from Bottura.
Oh Ribbler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura drops Ribbler with a big left hand! Ribbler is injured, injured bad! Bottura jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Bottura! |
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Event:
BKFC - 170 Bracket
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xanthopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Xanthopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribbler tries to sprawl out of it but Xanthopoulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribbler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Ribbler ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribbler misses the target.
Ribbler throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribbler was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xanthopoulos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribbler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Xanthopoulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribbler tries to avoid it but Xanthopoulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribbler to the ground. Ribbler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xanthopoulos misses with a looping right.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eddie Ribbler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xanthopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A jab from Ribbler finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ribbler did well to prevent Xanthopoulos getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Ribbler dodges it nicely.
Ribbler is controlling Xanthopoulos's trapped leg to prevent Xanthopoulos from advancing to side control.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xanthopoulos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribbler defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Xanthopoulos there.
Ribbler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Xanthopoulos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Xanthopoulos with the ground and pound but Ribbler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ribbler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribbler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ribbler controls Xanthopoulos momentarily but Xanthopoulos frees himself.
Xanthopoulos passes Ribbler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribbler trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribbler wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribbler won't allow Xanthopoulos to pass to mount.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Ribbler dodges it nicely.
Xanthopoulos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Xanthopoulos slips a nice elbow through Ribbler's hands, connecting with Ribbler's forehead.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Ribbler is keeping him busy.
Xanthopoulos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xanthopoulos working Ribbler over with strikes.
Xanthopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribbler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xanthopoulos is nestled in close to Ribbler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xanthopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ribbler's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribbler has hold of Xanthopoulos's hands but Xanthopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ribbler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribbler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Xanthopoulos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ribbler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribbler scores with a decent looking hook.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut even more.
Xanthopoulos throws out a loose jab but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler is looking for a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ribbler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Xanthopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribbler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xanthopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribbler.
Xanthopoulos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Ribbler as Xanthopoulos shoots in.
Eddie Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler slips a jab from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler cracks Xanthopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos misses with a right hand
and Ribbler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body shot.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from Ribbler.#T2#
Ribbler lands the left hand.
Ribbler slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler lands with a big left! Xanthopoulos is wobbled badly! Ribbler comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Xanthopoulos to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Ribbler!
A very excited looking Eddie Ribbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BKFC 10 -Searchinson vs Orosco
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Ribbler dives in for a single leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Montgomery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ribbler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Ribbler persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Ribbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Montgomery moves to clinch but Ribbler breaks away
and Ribbler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montgomery lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montgomery lands a head shot.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches up with Montgomery, looking for a takedown. Ribbler pushes Montgomery against the cage but Montgomery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marco Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ribbler.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribbler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Ribbler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Ribbler keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marco Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the body
and Ribbler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking. #T1#
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribbler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montgomery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montgomery seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Montgomery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Montgomery misses with the combination.
Marco Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery cracks Ribbler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ribbler has a takedown stuffed.
Montgomery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribbler doesn't seem bothered though.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribbler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montgomery finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribbler's head.
Ribbler fails to land the takedown.
As Ribbler looks to move away, Montgomery throws a big counter combo but Ribbler just gets out of the way.
Montgomery wants to clinch.
Ribbler swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
Ribbler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribbler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Ribbler dives in for a single leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ribbler misses with a takedown #CL#
and Montgomery counters by clinching up.
Ribbler misses with the head strike.
Montgomery lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribbler backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery.
Montgomery working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ribbler lands a right hand.
Ribbler lands a hook that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Ribbler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery.
Montgomery leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montgomery can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbler controls the action.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Ribbler.
Montgomery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Ribbler.
Ribbler lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ribbler.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Montgomery tries to stall but Ribbler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ribbler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Montgomery - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montgomery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Montgomery dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ribbler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribbler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ribbler shoots in and drives through. Montgomery sprawls well.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribbler was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.#TD2#
Ribbler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Montgomery on his heels. He'll look to pass Montgomery's guard now, I'm sure.
Ribbler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribbler can do to turn this around?
Ribbler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribbler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribbler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ribbler postures up in Montgomery's guard and throws a big left but Montgomery blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is stalling in the full guard.
Ribbler postures up in Montgomery's guard and throws a big left but Montgomery blocks it. #T1#
Ribbler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribbler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Ribbler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribbler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ribbler throwing strikes but missing.
Ribbler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ribbler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribbler lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribbler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ribbler chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribbler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribbler works over Montgomery with some ground and pound from guard.
Ribbler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Ribbler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribbler cracks Montgomery with a solid left hand.
Ribbler cracks Montgomery with a solid left hand.
Ribbler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribbler working some strikes from top position.
Ribbler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ribbler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribbler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribbler on the ground.
Ribbler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribbler throwing strikes from guard but Montgomery blocks nicely.
Ribbler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribbler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribbler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Ribbler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribbler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
Ribbler is in close to Montgomery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Montgomery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribbler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ribbler lands a couple of elbows.
Ribbler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribbler loads up on a big left hand. Montgomery felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ribbler looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Montgomery can't hide his disappointment, as Ribbler celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Ribbler!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Ribbler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BKFC 5 - Thwack vs Ford
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Silver misses with an uppercut.
Terry Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Ribbler fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribbler dives in and grabs Silver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silver pushes down on Ribbler's head and hops out.
Silver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver takes a swing at Ribbler's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver stuffs the takedown.
Terry Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ribbler.
Ribbler shoots for a double leg takedown but Silver sprawls well. He's pushed Ribbler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver misses the target.
Ribbler shoots for a takedown but Silver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ribbler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribbler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribbler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silver is fending him off so far but Ribbler persists. Nope, Silver circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Silver gets caught napping as Ribbler dives in and scores a takedown. Silver manages to retain guard.
Ribbler prevents Silver from getting back to his feet.
Ribbler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver wants to stand and escape but Ribbler is having none of it.
Silver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribbler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Ribbler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ribbler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silver defends well and Ribbler ends up having to push Silver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribbler slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Silver lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Ribbler has been cut.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
letting Ribbler counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Silver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribbler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Ribbler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribbler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silver circles away.
Ribbler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silver circles away.
Ribbler shoots and misses
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
Ribbler fails with the takedown.
Ribbler looks winded!#T3#
Ribbler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silver throws a hook but Ribbler blocks it.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribbler's coach down at Fenrir MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ribbler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silver misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Ribbler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Silver feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ribbler sprawling to the canvas! Ribbler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Silver finish him?!
#ROC#Ribbler is rocked!
A big right from Silver misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbler moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Silver as Ribbler shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Ribbler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribbler fails with the takedown.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Ribbler.
A jab from Silver misses.
Ribbler goes for a double leg but Silver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silver continues to drive forward.
Ribbler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silver is fending him off so far but Ribbler persists. Nope, Silver circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
Silver cracks Ribbler with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ribbler looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silver finish him?
Ribbler is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Eddie Ribbler's cut even more.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches up with Silver, looking for a takedown. Ribbler pushes Silver against the cage but Silver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribbler seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Ribbler fails with the takedown
and Silver counters with a big right hand! Oh Ribbler is in trouble here! Silver follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Silver!
In his post fight interview, Terry Silver started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
The greatest teacher
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Marsh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marsh passes to full mount!
Marsh landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Ribbler has been cut.
Marsh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ribbler looks a forlorn figure.
Ribbler is looking to get to half guard.
Marsh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT#That has opened up Eddie Ribbler's cut even more.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Marsh wants to finish this one by submission but Ribbler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marsh.
Marsh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT#The cut above Eddie Ribbler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Ribbler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stan Marsh! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoejlund misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoejlund looks to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoejlund thinking.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoejlund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoejlund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ribbler to counter with a crisp jab.
Eddie Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Hoejlund.
Ribbler throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hoejlund colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ribbler as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hoejlund is left battered and dazed whilst Ribbler and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Ribbler!
A very excited looking Eddie Ribbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Mikulasek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikulasek feints the counter takedown.
Mikulasek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ribbler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mikulasek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ribbler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mikulasek or not.
Mikulasek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribbler can't find room to land a body shot as Mikulasek controls the action.
Ribbler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikulasek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribbler throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler lands with a right to the head.
Mikulasek is trying to push Ribbler away but Ribbler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribbler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribbler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mikulasek is defending well for now.
Ribbler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mikulasek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Ribbler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mikulasek jumps guard but Ribbler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Ribbler.
Still in the clinch, Ribbler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Mikulasek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ribbler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikulasek.
Still in the clinch, Ribbler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikulasek stalling against the cage.
Mikulasek prevents a body shot from Ribbler.
Ribbler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbler lands a shoulder strike.
Ribbler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikulasek blocking some punches.
Ribbler has a couple of punches blocked by Mikulasek.
#T2#
Mikulasek tries to pull guard but Ribbler won't allow it.
Eddie Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.
Ribbler throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Mikulasek drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ribbler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mikulasek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribbler has managed to get both his arms back between Mikulasek's legs - danger averted.
Ribbler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikulasek on the ground.
Ribbler throwing strikes from guard but Mikulasek blocks nicely.
Ribbler throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Ribbler has gone for a leg lock! Mikulasek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribbler's guard.#REVB#
Ribbler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ribbler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mikulasek is now in half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Mikulasek is keeping busy.
#T3#
Ribbler is looking to improve his position.
Mikulasek moves into full mount! Ribbler won't be happy about that!
Ribbler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribbler is working hard here to advance position.
Mikulasek controlling the position easily from mount.
Mikulasek tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away. #T4#
Ribbler working to try and regain half guard.
Mikulasek controlling from mount.
Ribbler is trying to reverse the position but instead Mikulasek has taken his back - oops!
Ribbler covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mikulasek gets his hands free as Ribbler looks to control.
Ribbler wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mikulasek's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Ribbler right now.
#SUB2#
Mikulasek patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Ribbler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mikulasek throws a head kick but Ribbler moves out of range.
Mikulasek moves to clinch but Ribbler breaks away
and Ribbler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikulasek thinking.
Mikulasek misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribbler cracks Mikulasek with an open hand slap.
Ribbler cracks a nice hook into Mikulasek's ribs.
Ribbler digs a good hook to Mikulasek's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikulasek is breathing heavily.
A jab from Ribbler finds it's way through Mikulasek's defenses.
Ribbler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikulasek.
#T1#
Mikulasek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikulasek looks to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ribbler misses with a wild body shot.
Ribbler is looking to wear down Mikulasek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mikulasek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribbler.
Mikulasek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikulasek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ribbler defends well and Mikulasek ends up having to push Ribbler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mikulasek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikulasek moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaclav Mikulasek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribbler connects with a single shot there.
Mikulasek fails with the takedown.
Mikulasek tries to clinch but Ribbler is having none of it. #T2#
Ribbler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikulasek is just out of range.
Mikulasek steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ribbler works over Mikulasek's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribbler takes a swing at Mikulasek's ribcage but misses.
Ribbler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eddie Ribbler is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribbler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribbler jabs at Mikulasek's body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ribbler has knocked Mikulasek down with a huge combo! Ribbler steps away and waves a wobbly Mikulasek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Mikulasek is rocked!
Ribbler circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mikulasek tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ribbler wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Ribbler!
Eddie Ribbler 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: Feb 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Puyol is looking to clinch but Ribbler is avoiding it.
Puyol ducks under a wild hook from Ribbler.
Nice takedown defense from Ribbler. No joy for Puyol on that attempt.
Puyol tries to move into range but Ribbler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puyol moves away.
Ribbler lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown attempt by Puyol or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribbler, which made it look bad.
Ribbler throws a series of punches but Puyol avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puyol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribbler as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Puyol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puyol tries to clinch but Ribbler moves out of range.
Puyol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ribbler misses the target.
Ribbler scores with a jab.
Puyol fails to land the takedown.
Puyol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribbler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puyol.
Ribbler swats away the attempt to clinch by Puyol.
Ribbler throws a hook to the side of Puyol's head but Puyol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puyol changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Ribbler - just one landing. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Ribbler. No joy for Puyol on that attempt.
Eddie Ribbler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribbler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puyol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puyol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Armando Puyol has been cut.
Ribbler lands with a shot to the body.
Puyol is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puyol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribbler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puyol misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribbler counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribbler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puyol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Puyol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puyol glances at the clock... BAM! Ribbler nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Puyol crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Puyol is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Ribbler!
A victorious Eddie Ribbler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Zrinski looks to land a left hand but Ribbler moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Ribbler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zrinski.
Ribbler swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ribbler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zrinski doesn't seem phased though.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Ribbler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ribbler takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Ribbler lands a glancing blow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler catches Zrinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zrinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribbler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ribbler lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ribbler.
Ribbler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Ribbler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Ribbler.
Zrinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribbler doesn't seem bothered though.
Zrinski connects with a single shot there.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbler moves away.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Ribbler scores with a jab. Zrinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribbler walks into a stiff left hand from Zrinski.
Ribbler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zrinski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marko Zrinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zrinski clobbers Ribbler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribbler misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski clobbers Ribbler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zrinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zrinski lands a jab to Ribbler's midsection.#T2#
Ribbler throws a right hand that misses
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ribbler misses its intended target.
Zrinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbler.
Zrinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Ribbler misses.
Ribbler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Zrinski.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler slips a jab from Zrinski.
Ribbler misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Ribbler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribbler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zrinski punishes Ribbler's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Ribbler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski digs a good hook to Ribbler's body.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Ribbler.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribbler scores with a body shot.
Ribbler throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Ribbler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Ribbler misses.
Zrinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut
and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Ribbler has been cut.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a hook but Ribbler avoids it easily.
Zrinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Ribbler off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zrinski jabs Ribbler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Ribbler slips under a jab from Zrinski.
Ribbler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ribbler looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Ribbler throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribbler. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribbler missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Ribbler throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Ribbler is out of range.
Zrinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zrinski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ribbler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribbler throws a good cross that connects.
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ribbler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ribbler throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Ribbler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Ribbler blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ribbler misses its target.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Zrinski coming out on top.
Ribbler connects with a jab.
Ribbler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Ribbler's body. Ribbler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribbler has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zrinski! But no joy.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribbler.
Zrinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribbler throws a lazy uppercut
and Zrinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Ribbler avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribbler counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
Ribbler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the body.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zrinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zrinski cracks Ribbler with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Eddie Ribbler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribbler.#T2#
Ribbler throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Ribbler.
Zrinski defending well as Ribbler loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Ribbler avoids it with no problem.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Ribbler.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribbler throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski jabs Ribbler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zrinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribbler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ribbler avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Ribbler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zrinski on the side of the head.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zrinski lands with a shot to the body.
Zrinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Ribbler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zrinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zrinski misses with a looping left.
Ribbler throws a hook to the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Zrinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribbler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ribbler missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Ribbler saw that one coming.
Ribbler looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
A swing and a miss from Ribbler.
A slow jab from Ribbler misses its intended target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zrinski to score with a decent uppercut.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Ribbler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zrinski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribbler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zrinski connects with a right hand. Ribbler shakes it off.
Ribbler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski connects with a body shot that sends Ribbler's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Zrinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ribbler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ribbler misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Ribbler both land. Nice combination.
Ribbler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ribbler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribbler with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ribbler!
Zrinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ribbler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Ribbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Zrinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Ribbler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.#T1#
Ribbler moves forwards but Zrinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Ribbler is out of range.
Zrinski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Ribbler darts in looking for a takedown but Zrinski gets double underhooks and turns Ribbler into the cage.
A nice side step and Zrinski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zrinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Zrinski fails to land.
Zrinski working aggressively here.
Zrinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbler's elbow.
Zrinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zrinski prevents a body shot from Ribbler.
Zrinski misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Zrinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eddie Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribbler is looking for a counter combo.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Ribbler misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski throws a big shot that misses.
Ribbler lands with an uppercut that bounces Zrinski off the cage and back into range.
Ribbler scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Zrinski there.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribbler was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribbler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Ribbler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zrinski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribbler takes one to the side of the head.
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribbler misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ribbler throws a series of punches but Zrinski moves out of range.
Ribbler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribbler looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zrinski throws out a loose jab but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut.
Zrinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Ribbler swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribbler cracks a nice hook into Zrinski's ribs.#T4#
Zrinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zrinski digs a good body shot into Ribbler's ribs.
Zrinski sizes up Ribbler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zrinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribbler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zrinski connects with the punch.
Zrinski jabs at Ribbler's body.
Zrinski lands a head shot.
Zrinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zrinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ribbler backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribbler on the side of the head.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zrinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zrinski 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski! |
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