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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Huddlestone feints and as Gibiatti raises his hands in defense, Huddlestone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Huddlestone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibiatti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Huddlestone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Huddlestone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gibiatti's guard.#SUB#
Gibiatti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huddlestone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibiatti is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Huddlestone is looking to stand up but Gibiatti isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gibiatti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gibiatti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gibiatti is looking to work some ground and pound but Huddlestone has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huddlestone keeping full guard, as Gibiatti tries to pass.
Huddlestone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Huddlestone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gibiatti is controlling him.
Gibiatti forces his way into half guard.
Gibiatti trying to control from half guard but Huddlestone is working away.
Huddlestone is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Huddlestone is defending against the submission attempts here by Gibiatti.
Gibiatti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gibiatti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huddlestone defends it well.
Huddlestone pushes Gibiatti off looking to stand but Gibiatti dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gibiatti is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Huddlestone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Gibiatti!
Frank Gibiatti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Tom Huddlestone had this to say: 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Event:
Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Huddlestone misses the jab.
Hecker takes one on the button.
Huddlestone throws out a powerful jab.
Huddlestone shoots in and drives through. Hecker sprawls well.
Hecker wants to counter the offense by Huddlestone and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hecker's head.
Hecker leaves Huddlestone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker blocks a jab.
Hecker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huddlestone tries to counter with a takedown but Hecker is quick to defend against it.
Hecker slips under a jab from Huddlestone.#TD#
Huddlestone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hecker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hecker holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huddlestone wants to stand but Hecker is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Huddlestone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES2#
Hecker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Huddlestone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hecker's hands.
Hecker tries for a takedown but Huddlestone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huddlestone.
Hecker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huddlestone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hecker avoids it really well and circles away.
Hecker wants to counter the offense by Huddlestone and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Hecker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huddlestone fails with a takedown attempt.
Hecker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huddlestone with a body shot.
Huddlestone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Hecker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hecker takes a swing at Huddlestone's ribcage but misses.
Huddlestone attempts a counter takedown but Hecker avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone missing with a left hand there. Hecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huddlestone manages to avoid it.
Hecker throws a head kick but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Huddlestone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hecker feints a jab promting Huddlestone to slip. Hecker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Huddlestone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone with a hook.
Jab by Huddlestone.#TD#
Huddlestone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Hecker sneaks out the side door and pushes Huddlestone away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hecker looks for a takedown but Huddlestone sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hecker has time to react.
Huddlestone slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huddlestone swivels and escapes.
Huddlestone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hecker's waist but Hecker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huddlestone off to one side.
Hecker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hecker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hecker wants to clinch.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hecker as he avoids it easily. #T4#
A jab from Huddlestone does it's job there.#TD#
Huddlestone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huddlestone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like Huddlestone is going to stand back up.
Hecker is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Huddlestone is going to stand back up.
Hecker is trying to get back to full guard.
Hecker is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Huddlestone stands up out of the half guard.
Nice straight punches there by Hecker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hecker.
Nice shot by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown but Hecker shows good takedown defense.
Hecker goes for a double leg but Huddlestone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Huddlestone continues to drive forward.
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 Tom Huddlestone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hecker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huddlestone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hecker's waist but Hecker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huddlestone off to one side.
Hecker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Huddlestone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hecker trying to control here.
Hecker tries to get to full guard but Huddlestone has control of the leg.
Huddlestone tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hecker controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker is looking for a sweep. Huddlestone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huddlestone wants to stand up but Hecker is controlling the position.
Jeff Hecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huddlestone tries to stand and escape but Hecker actually recovers to full guard. #T1#
Hecker has a closed guard, preventing Huddlestone from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hecker wants to stand and escape but Huddlestone is having none of it. #SU#
Hecker is working an open guard so Huddlestone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Huddlestone connects with a right hand. Hecker shakes it off.
Huddlestone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hecker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Huddlestone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hecker but Hecker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huddlestone fails to land the takedown.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hecker.
Huddlestone tries to escape but Hecker is in control.
Hecker trying to control the action but Huddlestone is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Hecker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huddlestone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hecker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hecker wants to control but Huddlestone is keeping him busy. #T3#
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet.
Hecker is looking to take a break and control but Huddlestone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huddlestone taking a bit of punishment here - Hecker scoring with strikes.
Huddlestone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Hecker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huddlestone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hecker is controlling him well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone connects with a looping right hand.
Huddlestone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huddlestone looks for a takedown but Hecker sprawls well.
Hecker wants to counter with a clinch but Huddlestone pushes him away.
Tom Huddlestone is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Hecker closes the distance and pushes Huddlestone back into the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huddlestone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hecker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Huddlestone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hecker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hecker is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Huddlestone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huddlestone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hecker defends well and Huddlestone ends up having to push Hecker into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huddlestone works the jab nicely.
Hecker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hecker lands a head shot.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt - Huddlestone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huddlestone swivels and escapes.
Huddlestone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hecker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone lands with an overhand left.
Hecker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Huddlestone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone is looking to stand up but Hecker isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Huddlestone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hecker prevents Huddlestone from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Hecker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Huddlestone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hecker.
Huddlestone with a poor takedown
and Hecker counters with a left and a right that stings Huddlestone. #ROC2#
Huddlestone is rocked!
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Huddlestone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Huddlestone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Hecker.
Huddlestone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hecker's head.
Tom Huddlestone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huddlestone throws a hook but Hecker avoids it easily.
Huddlestone seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Hecker misses. #TD#
Huddlestone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Huddlestone decides to stand and escape the position.
Huddlestone shoots in for a double leg but Hecker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huddlestone with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Hecker counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Huddlestone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hecker prevents it.
Hecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hecker landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Hecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huddlestone connects with a nice looking jab.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown but Hecker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hecker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huddlestone shoots in and drives through. Hecker sprawls well.
Huddlestone tries to move into range but Hecker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Huddlestone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huddlestone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Huddlestone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Huddlestone shoots in but no luck this time.
Hecker misses with a two punch combination.
#T3##TD2#
Huddlestone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hecker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hecker wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet but Hecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hecker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hecker connects with a couple of short punches.
Huddlestone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Huddlestone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hecker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Huddlestone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hecker!#T4#
Hecker struggling a bit here.#SU#
Huddlestone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hecker to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Huddlestone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Hecker gets caught napping as Huddlestone dives in and scores a takedown. Hecker manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker pulls Huddlestone in close to prevent any damage.
Huddlestone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hecker's guard.
Hecker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hecker 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 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Tom Huddlestone spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Event:
Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Huddlestone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Braun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Braun is nestled in close to Huddlestone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huddlestone tries to kick Braun off but Braun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Braun wants to take a breather but Huddlestone is having none of it.
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Braun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet.
Braun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braun wants to control but Huddlestone is keeping him busy.
Braun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Braun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huddlestone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Huddlestone is rocked!
Braun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huddlestone is still in real trouble! Can Braun finish him?
Braun is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Huddlestone is hurt! He's hurt bad - Braun fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Huddlestone from any more punishment! Congratulations to Braun! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bluto Braun!
Bluto Braun made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm happy to be training with legends like Dustin Douglas, but these young guys Soyster has will be something to behold, myself included.'.
Tom Huddlestone spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Event:
Holmgang 6
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huddlestone. #CL2#
Huddlestone pushes Nutt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Huddlestone has a couple of punches blocked by Nutt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huddlestone.
Nutt blocking some punches.
Nutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Huddlestone working aggressively here.
Nutt is trying to force a seperation but Huddlestone has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone working aggressively here.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Nutt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huddlestone working aggressively here.
#T1#
Huddlestone misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nutt breaks the clinch.
Huddlestone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nutt.
Nutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nutt throws an overhand right that lands on Huddlestone's shoulder, as Huddlestone tries to avoid the shot.
Nutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huddlestone.
#CL2#
Huddlestone pushes Nutt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Huddlestone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huddlestone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huddlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutt.
Huddlestone told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Huddlestone fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt.
Huddlestone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutt lands with a right to the head.
Nutt is trying to force a seperation but Huddlestone has the dominant position.
Huddlestone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Nutt blocking some punches.
Huddlestone has a couple of punches blocked by Nutt.
Nutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huddlestone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huddlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huddlestone has him pressed against the ropes.#T3#
Huddlestone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huddlestone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nutt can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt.
Huddlestone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huddlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutt.
Nutt blocks an uppercut.
Huddlestone has a couple of punches blocked by Nutt.
Nutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutt blocking some punches.
Nutt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt.
Huddlestone lands a hook that snaps the head of Nutt backwards. #T4#
Huddlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutt.
Huddlestone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone misses with a punch on the inside.
Nutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt.
Huddlestone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huddlestone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nutt's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Huddlestone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Huddlestone rushes Nutt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutt blocking some punches.
Huddlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutt.
Nutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Nutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Nutt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Nutt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huddlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutt.
Huddlestone working aggressively here.
Nutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Huddlestone working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt.
Huddlestone working aggressively here.
Huddlestone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huddlestone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Huddlestone controls his hands.
#T2#
Huddlestone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone scores with a shot to the side of Nutt's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt. #BC#
Nutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nutt misses with a two punch combination.
Huddlestone is looking to clinch but Nutt is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Huddlestone closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt.
Huddlestone misses with the head strike.
Huddlestone lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Nutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huddlestone has Nutt pressed against the ropes, preventing Nutt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huddlestone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nutt tries to break free but Huddlestone pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Nutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Nutt forces Huddlestone back against the ropes and clinches.
Nutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutt blocks an uppercut.
Nutt is trying to force a seperation but Huddlestone has the dominant position.
Huddlestone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt. #T4##BC#
Nutt manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Huddlestone moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutt.
Nutt is trying to break free.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huddlestone lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Huddlestone fails to land.
A short uppercut from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huddlestone keeps control of Nutt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nutt blocks an uppercut.
Huddlestone has a couple of punches blocked by Nutt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Huddlestone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nutt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.#CL2#
Huddlestone clinches with his opponent.
Huddlestone has a couple of punches blocked by Nutt.
Huddlestone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nutt is trying to force a seperation but Huddlestone has the dominant position.
Nutt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huddlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutt.
Nutt blocking some punches.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutt wants to break free but Huddlestone has control.
Huddlestone has Nutt pressed against the ropes, preventing Nutt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nutt blocking some punches.
Huddlestone lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Huddlestone has a couple of punches blocked by Nutt.
Huddlestone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huddlestone.
Nutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huddlestone.
Huddlestone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Huddlestone has Nutt pressed against the ropes, preventing Nutt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huddlestone.
Huddlestone has a couple of punches blocked by Nutt.
Huddlestone misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Huddlestone misses with some punches.
Huddlestone misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone misses with a punch on the inside.
Huddlestone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutt blocks an uppercut.
Nutt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Huddlestone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Huddlestone fails to land.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Huddlestone misses with the head strike.
Huddlestone misses with some punches.
#T3#
Huddlestone prevents Nutt from breaking the clinch.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Huddlestone misses with some punches.
Nutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutt is trying to push Huddlestone away but Huddlestone has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone misses with a punch on the inside.
Huddlestone misses with a punch on the inside.
Tom Huddlestone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huddlestone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutt uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Nutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nutt keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Nutt lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Huddlestone instigates a clinch.
Nutt misses with a body punch.
Huddlestone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nutt backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huddlestone.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huddlestone.
Houston Nutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Nutt manages to break the clinch.
Tom Huddlestone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutt throws a series of punches but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huddlestone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huddlestone doesn't manage to clinch there - Nutt circles away.
Huddlestone tries for a takedown but Nutt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Huddlestone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huddlestone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Huddlestone!
Post fight, Tom Huddlestone stared into the camera and said 'thank you god!'.
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Event:
Holmgang 2
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Huddlestone moves in looking to clinch but Snow pushes him off.
Huddlestone darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Huddlestone into the ropes.
Huddlestone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snow circles away.
Huddlestone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snow stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huddlestone stuffs the takedown.
Huddlestone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Snow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huddlestone defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Snow misses with a lunging right hand
and Huddlestone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Huddlestone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Huddlestone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huddlestone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Snow gets tackled into the ropes by Huddlestone. Huddlestone maintains the clinch.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huddlestone has been working on his balance at FIERCE, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Snow.
Huddlestone working aggressively here.
Snow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Huddlestone fails to land.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Huddlestone controls the action.
#BC2#
Snow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow tests Huddlestone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Huddlestone moves into the clinch successfully.
Snow has Huddlestone pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Huddlestone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snow has Huddlestone pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Huddlestone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone misses with some punches.
Snow wants a takedown.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huddlestone.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow blocking some punches.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huddlestone scores with a shot to the side of Snow's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huddlestone avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Huddlestone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Huddlestone misses with the head strike.
Huddlestone throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Snow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huddlestone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snow is trying to break free.
Huddlestone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow lands an uppercut.#T3#
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huddlestone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huddlestone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Huddlestone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snow is looking for a takedown.
Huddlestone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow tries to stall but Huddlestone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huddlestone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Huddlestone fails to land.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Huddlestone swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snow tries for a takedown but Huddlestone manages to get underhooks.
Snow tries a body shot but Huddlestone blocks it.
Huddlestone throws a head punch that misses.
Huddlestone misses with some punches.
#T4#
Huddlestone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huddlestone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huddlestone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow is trying to stall.
Snow has Huddlestone pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Huddlestone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Snow wants the takedown. Huddlestone is fighting it off but Snow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Huddlestone's guard against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huddlestone 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Huddlestone is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Huddlestone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily.
Snow looks to throw the jab but Huddlestone is out of range.
Snow lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Snow gets a takedown into half guard.
Huddlestone wants to control but Snow is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Snow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huddlestone is looking for a sweep. Snow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow is trying to control. Huddlestone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huddlestone wants to get back to full guard.
Huddlestone is staying active underneath Snow, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huddlestone gets full guard.#T1#
Snow prevents Huddlestone from getting back to his feet.
Snow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Huddlestone looking for a guillotine here but Snow defends easily.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huddlestone is keeping the position for now.
Huddlestone keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Huddlestone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huddlestone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huddlestone wants to stand up but Snow is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Snow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Snow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huddlestone has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Snow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Snow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huddlestone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Snow seems to be working for a kimura but Huddlestone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Huddlestone actively working from the bottom here.
Huddlestone won't allow Snow to pass to mount.
Huddlestone is refusing to be controlled, as Snow sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Snow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huddlestone trying to control from the bottom.
Huddlestone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Snow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Huddlestone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrion Snow!
Tom Huddlestone was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Event:
Ascension 352
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Huddlestone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Huddlestone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huddlestone lands in his opponent's guard.
Huddlestone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huddlestone stands and throws Tiyapairat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tiyapairat tries to escape but Huddlestone is in control. #SUB#
Huddlestone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiyapairat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tiyapairat wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiyapairat keeps working.
Huddlestone looking to control but instead Tiyapairat has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Huddlestone wants to stand but Tiyapairat has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Huddlestone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tiyapairat's thigh. Tiyapairat counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiyapairat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tiyapairat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiyapairat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huddlestone. #SUB#
Huddlestone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tiyapairat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huddlestone has Tiyapairat in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Huddlestone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet but Tiyapairat is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Huddlestone is looking for a triangle here but Tiyapairat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Huddlestone is trying to get back to half guard.
Huddlestone struggling a bit here.
Huddlestone looks to move to half guard but instead Tiyapairat has passed into mount! Damn!#SU2#
Tiyapairat gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Huddlestone tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiyapairat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
Huddlestone needs to keep his hands up - Tiyapairat had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Huddlestone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tiyapairat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Huddlestone won't allow Tiyapairat to get back to his feet.
Huddlestone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiyapairat's guard.
Huddlestone wants to free his trapped foot but Tiyapairat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huddlestone stops Tiyapairat from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huddlestone trying to control the action but Tiyapairat is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiyapairat is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Huddlestone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Tiyapairat tries to sprawl but Huddlestone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huddlestone is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiyapairat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huddlestone stalling.
Huddlestone stops Tiyapairat from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Tiyapairat has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Huddlestone is on him like a limpet, forcing Tiyapairat back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huddlestone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiyapairat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huddlestone somewhat.#TD#
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Tiyapairat is looking to stand up but Huddlestone isn't so interested in that idea.
Huddlestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiyapairat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huddlestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiyapairat is keeping the position for now.
Huddlestone looking to sit in guard and control but Tiyapairat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tiyapairat tries to stand but Huddlestone is controlling from the bottom.
Tiyapairat postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Huddlestone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tiyapairat passes into side control.
Huddlestone is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Tiyapairat decides to stand back up.
An inside leg kick from Tiyapairat misses. #TD#
Huddlestone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tiyapairat quickly recovers to half guard.
Tiyapairat wants to stand back up but Huddlestone manages to pass into side control.
Tiyapairat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Huddlestone has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3##SUB#
Huddlestone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tiyapairat is on top in guard.
Tiyapairat tries to stand but Huddlestone is controlling from the bottom.
Tiyapairat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Tiyapairat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huddlestone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiyapairat has managed to get both his arms back between Huddlestone's legs - danger averted.
Huddlestone is trying to keep Tiyapairat in close.
#T4#
Huddlestone wants to stand and escape but Tiyapairat is having none of it. #SUB#
Huddlestone has an active guard here but Tiyapairat has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Huddlestone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huddlestone wants to improve his position but Tiyapairat is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tiyapairat moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Huddlestone.#SU2#
Tiyapairat has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Huddlestone's cut.
That's time! Huddlestone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiyapairat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huddlestone's hands.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiyapairat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiyapairat wants it to stay on the feet.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Huddlestone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huddlestone lands in his opponent's guard.
Samak Tiyapairat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet but Huddlestone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Tiyapairat is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Huddlestone presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Huddlestone has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Huddlestone blocks an elbow strike from Tiyapairat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat can't break the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huddlestone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat misses with a two punch combination.
Huddlestone thinks about countering with a head kick.
Huddlestone tries for a takedown but Tiyapairat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses.
Huddlestone shoots in but Tiyapairat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiyapairat wants to clinch up but Huddlestone keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Huddlestone blocks the low kick.
Tiyapairat slaps away a takedown attempt from Huddlestone, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Huddlestone checks a leg kick nicely.
Huddlestone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiyapairat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiyapairat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tom Huddlestone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huddlestone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Huddlestone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tiyapairat wants to clinch up but Huddlestone keeps it at a distance.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiyapairat scores with a hook to the body. Huddlestone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huddlestone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huddlestone shoots for a takedown but Tiyapairat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Tiyapairat clinches with his opponent.
Tiyapairat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiyapairat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Huddlestone 's eye.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huddlestone avoids it.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huddlestone avoids it.#T3#
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Huddlestone looks for a takedown but Tiyapairat sprawls well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tiyapairat - that will leave a mark!
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Huddlestone is having none of it.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiyapairat sprawls well. Tiyapairat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huddlestone gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiyapairat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huddlestone looks for a takedown but Tiyapairat sprawls well.
Tiyapairat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tom Huddlestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tiyapairat wants to clinch.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiyapairat as he avoids it easily.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Huddlestone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Tiyapairat rushes Huddlestone and presses him up against the cage.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huddlestone.
A frustrated look appears on Tiyapairat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
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!
Tiyapairat blocks the elbow strike.
Huddlestone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huddlestone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiyapairat's brow.
Tiyapairat lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Huddlestone is rocked!
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oh Huddlestone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiyapairat 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tom Huddlestone was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Event:
EPL Quarter-Final
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Huddlestone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huddlestone is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Vega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Huddlestone connects with the punch.
Huddlestone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huddlestone tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it. #CL#
Huddlestone clinches up against the cage.
Vega avoids a wild elbow strike from Huddlestone.
Vega tries a knee to the head but Huddlestone blocks it.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Huddlestone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vega. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huddlestone throws an elbow but misses.
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega tries for a takedown but Huddlestone manages to get underhooks.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vega looks to throw an elbow but 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!
Nice elbow from Vega.
Huddlestone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Vega blocks the elbow strike.
Vega avoids the elbow strike from Huddlestone, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vega.
Huddlestone misses with an elbow over the top.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega cracks Huddlestone with a nice body shot.
Vega lands with a short shot to the head.
Huddlestone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huddlestone throws an elbow but misses.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Huddlestone avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Huddlestone misses with an elbow over the top.
Vega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huddlestone pushes off an throws an elbow but Vega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Huddlestone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vega's defenses.
A knee to the head by Vega.
Huddlestone avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Vega dodges an elbow strike from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2#
Huddlestone misses with an elbow strike.
Huddlestone misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Huddlestone has clasped his hands together around Vega's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Huddlestone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vega is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Huddlestone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vega bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Huddlestone wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega won't allow Huddlestone to sweep him here. #SUB#
Huddlestone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vega is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huddlestone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huddlestone has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huddlestone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Vega landing some decent shots from guard.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is keeping the position.
Huddlestone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Huddlestone has his foot on Vega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vega works his way back into a safe position though.
Huddlestone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vega on the ground.
Huddlestone is trying to keep Vega in close.
Huddlestone keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Vega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vega advances position into side control!#T4#
Huddlestone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vega trying to control the action but Huddlestone is working from the bottom.
Huddlestone is pushing Vega's head away, looking to escape. Vega manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Vega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vega is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huddlestone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Vega tries for a kimura but Huddlestone is defending well.
Vega has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Vega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Huddlestone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Huddlestone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huddlestone blocks an elbow strike from Vega.
Vega avoids the elbow strike from Huddlestone, against the cage.
#TD2#
Vega has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Huddlestone regains guard immediately.
Vega pushes down on Huddlestone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vega tries to pass to full mount but Huddlestone defends it. #SUB2#
Vega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huddlestone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huddlestone is trying to stand up here but Vega is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vega is trying to control. Huddlestone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is defending well. #T1#
Huddlestone is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vega's back!
Vega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vega gets full guard.
Vega controlling Huddlestone's posture.
Huddlestone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huddlestone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huddlestone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Vega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Huddlestone is looking to stand up but Vega won't let him.
Huddlestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Huddlestone from controlling successfully.
Huddlestone looking to pass the guard.
Huddlestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huddlestone stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Vega is controlling Huddlestone's posture.
Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huddlestone's guard. #REVB##T3#
Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Vega wants to work for an arm triangle but Huddlestone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Huddlestone defends it.
Huddlestone is refusing to be controlled, as Vega sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huddlestone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Vega passes to side control.
Huddlestone can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Huddlestone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Vega is trying to get an arm triangle but Huddlestone is defending well. #ES#
Huddlestone throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Huddlestone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Huddlestone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vega's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Vega is working an open guard so Huddlestone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Huddlestone tries a head kick but it misses.
Huddlestone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Huddlestone misses
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Huddlestone'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vega closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huddlestone quickly recovers to half guard.
Vega trying to advance position but Huddlestone counters by regaining guard.
Huddlestone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Huddlestone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Huddlestone tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance.
Vega throws out a counter right but Huddlestone avoids it with no problem.
Huddlestone tries to clinch up.
Vega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huddlestone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Huddlestone instigates a clinch.
Huddlestone takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Huddlestone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vega clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vega tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Vega is still trying to improve position.
Vega tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tom Huddlestone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Huddlestone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vega trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Huddlestone manages to pass to mount!
Vega is trying desperately to improve position.
Vega tries to hold on but Huddlestone postures up.
Huddlestone scoring with strikes but Vega is staying in there.
Vega sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Vega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vega 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.
Huddlestone tries to free his leg and advance position but Vega is retaining full guard.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
Huddlestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huddlestone's guard. #REVB#
Vega pushes down on Huddlestone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huddlestone won't allow Vega to pass to mount.
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!
Huddlestone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vega is working away from the top position though.
Vega passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Huddlestone! #T3#
Vega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vega tries to control but Huddlestone wriggling away.
Huddlestone wants to hold on but Vega pushes him away.
Steve Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huddlestone wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vega content just to control the position here.
Huddlestone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tom Huddlestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huddlestone wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Huddlestone wants to control but Vega is having none of it.
Vega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huddlestone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vega controlling the pace for now.
Huddlestone squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vega lands a heavy elbow.
Huddlestone is looking to get to half guard.
Vega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Vega!
After winning the bout, Steve Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tom Huddlestone spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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