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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Lester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kornjaca. That one must have hurt.
Lester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lester tries to counter by clinching up but Kornjaca breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Kornjaca darts in and clinches Lester up against the cage.
Kornjaca landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kornjaca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lester.
Kornjaca throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Kornjaca just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kornjaca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kornjaca showed some decent athleticism there.
Kornjaca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kornjaca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2#
Kornjaca gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kornjaca throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kornjaca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lester, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kornjaca breaks from the clinch.
Kornjaca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kornjaca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Kornjaca moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Kornjaca crunches a lovely knee into Lester's ribcage.#BC2#
Kornjaca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lester avoids a kick to the body.
As Kornjaca tries to get set, Lester tries to push him back and clinch up but Kornjaca manages to avoid the attempt.
Kornjaca throws a right and a left that Lester avoids nicely.
Lester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lester avoids the head kick by Kornjaca.
#CL2#
Kornjaca closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kornjaca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kornjaca tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester tries for a takedown but Kornjaca circles away easily
and Kornjaca counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3##TD2#
Kornjaca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lester was covering up waiting for the punch and Kornjaca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kornjaca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lester tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kornjaca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Kornjaca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lester tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Kornjaca crashes against the mat.
Kornjaca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SU2#
Kornjaca decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kornjaca stuffs the takedown attempt from Lester. Lester gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester fails with a takedown attempt.
Lester is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kornjaca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rade Kornjaca dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kornjaca closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kornjaca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kornjaca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kornjaca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kornjaca doesn't manage to clinch there - Lester circles away.
#CL2#
Kornjaca moves into range and clinches up with Lester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kornjaca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kornjaca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.
Kornjaca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kornjaca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick there by Kornjaca.#CL2#
Kornjaca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kornjaca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kornjaca throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
Rade Kornjaca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kornjaca throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kornjaca.
Kornjaca throws a head kick that misses
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kornjaca circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lester drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kornjaca follows Lester to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rade Kornjaca!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Chebykin closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chebykin throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Chebykin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lester regains guard.
Chebykin stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Lester is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Chebykin stands up from Lester's guard - Chebykin perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Chebykin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Chebykin is trying to work for a kimura but Lester is defending well.
#T1#
Chebykin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lester wants to improve his position but Chebykin is controlling well.
Chebykin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chebykin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lester manages to get to full guard.
Chebykin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chebykin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Lester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lester wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Chebykin clinches.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester missing with knees to the body.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Chebykin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chebykin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chebykin. #SUB2#
Chebykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lester is just riding it out for now. Chebykin eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Chebykin throwing shots but Lester is blocking nicely.
Chebykin content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Chebykin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Chebykin.
Lester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chebykin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Chebykin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lester, pushing him back against the cage.
Chebykin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lester has Chebykin pressed against the cage, preventing Chebykin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Chebykin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lester uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chebykin is trying to keep Lester in close.
Chebykin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Lester gets to his feet. Chebykin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##CL2#
Lester gets tackled into the cage by Chebykin. Chebykin maintains the clinch.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chebykin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chebykin is trying to push Lester away but Lester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lester crunches a lovely knee into Chebykin's ribcage.
Chebykin tries to circle away but Lester has him pinned against the cage.
Lester unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chebykin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Chebykin controls the action.
Lester working Chebykin over with knees to the body.
Chebykin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chebykin blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Chebykin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lester uses from the top position.
Chebykin keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Lester throws a strike but Chebykin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Chebykin stands and throws Lester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chebykin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chebykin trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Lester is not content to let Chebykin control the position.
Lester manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lester wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chebykin keeping control of the position. #SU#
Lester decides to stand up. #T4#
Chebykin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lester circles away.
Ruslan Chebykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chebykin rushes Lester and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lester scores a nice knee to the body.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chebykin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Lester's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lester putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chebykin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Lester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chebykin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chebykin defends it nicely.
Chebykin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Lester will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Chebykin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chebykin tries to land a knee to the head but Lester blocks with his arms.
Tom Lester has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Chebykin successfully pulls guard.
Lester wanted to stand there but Chebykin had control of the position. #SUB2#
Lester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester postures up.
#T1#
Lester wants to get up but he can't break Chebykin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lester wants to control from the top but Chebykin keeps moving.
Lester works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chebykin trying to control but Lester postures up.
Lester lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Chebykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lester pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Lester decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chebykin throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Lester gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chebykin to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Lester working for submissions but it's allowed Chebykin to get to half guard.
Chebykin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lester is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Chebykin trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Chebykin stands up out of the half guard.
Chebykin wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance.
Chebykin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chebykin wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Chebykin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lester sprawls well initially but Chebykin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chebykin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Chebykin thowing shots but they're missing.
Chebykin content just to control the position here.
Lester tries to improve his position but instead Chebykin has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Lester right now.
Lester turns into Chebykin and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lester throws an elbow that misses. Chebykin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lester's guard. Nice move by Chebykin!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Chebykin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chebykin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Chebykin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Laser.
Laser tries to bum rush Lester with a series of wild strikes but Lester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laser tries to bum rush Lester with a series of wild strikes but Lester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laser manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lester drives through and clinches with Laser against the cage.
#TD2#
Laser has clasped his hands together around Lester's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lester is looking to regain half guard here but Laser keeps moving and retains side control.
Laser wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy.
Lester is trying to work for a sweep but Laser has mounted him!
Lester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laser looking to control but Lester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laser controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Lester 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laser moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Laser stands up. #TD2#
Laser decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Lester is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Laser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laser preventing the sweep.
Laser trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lester is fighting to break Laser's control of his arms but Laser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laser keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully. #T3#
Laser looking to control.
Laser looking to control but Lester passes into half guard.
Laser is trying to stand back up but Lester is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laser trying to control from the bottom.
Laser flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Lester decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Laser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laser misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Lester misses its target.
Lester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laser throws a right hand that Lester ducks under and follows up with a left that Lester also avoids with ease.
Lester tries for a takedown but Laser sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laser blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lester misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Lester breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Laser manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lester on his heels. He'll look to pass Lester's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrt Laser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Laser closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lester to the mat! Lester manages to get full guard.
Laser looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lester wants to control from the top but Laser keeps moving.
Lester is looking to stand up but Laser won't let him.
Laser is looking to stand up but Lester isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laser keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Lester is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SU#
Lester gets to his feet. Laser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lester keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Laser scores with a takedown into Lester's guard.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laser trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Laser from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lester wants to control but Laser passes easily into half guard.
Laser prevents Lester from improving his position.
Lester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lester.
Laser trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laser's guard. #REVR#
Laser has Lester pulled in close to control his posture.
Lester lands a couple of digs.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Laser.
Kyrt Laser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester throws a big right hand that misses.
Laser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Laser looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lester has picked Laser up and slammed him! Laser can't keep hold of the triangle and Lester manages to pass to side control!#T4##SU#
Lester decides to stand up, so the ref orders Laser to his feet.
Kyrt Laser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Laser is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lester's half guard.
Laser is breathing heavily.
Laser tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lester.
Laser with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Laser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lester has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyrt Laser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Laser finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Lester gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lester wants to stand and escape but Laser is having none of it.
Laser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laser trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laser manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Laser wants to get back to his feet but Lester is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laser trying to keep a closed guard but Lester is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Laser is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lester has his hands clasped together but Laser extends and breaks Lester's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Laser.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyrt Laser!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Lester misses with a takedown attempt - Gargov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gargov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Gargov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gargov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Lester has been cut.
Gargov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lester utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gargov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gargov.
Lester looking to throw knees to the head but Gargov is blocking nicely.
Gargov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Gargov to work.
Gargov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lester's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gargov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Gargov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Tom Lester's cut is getting worse.
Gargov lands an elbow inside that Lester shrugs off. #ROC2#
Lester is rocked!
A fake to the body and Gargov gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Lester! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Lester falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Izek Gargov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Namegov throws a front kick aimed at Lester's knee but Lester avoids it well.
Lester throws a quick counter kick to the body but Namegov avoids it.#CL2#
Namegov clinches.
Namegov avoids a wild elbow strike from Lester.
Lester throws an elbow that misses.
Namegov blocks a body shot from Lester.
Lester is trying to push Namegov away but Namegov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Namegov scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Lester has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Namegov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Namegov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Namegov lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Lester out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Yunus Namegov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Up feints and as Lester raises his hands in defense, Up changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lester working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Up doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Up manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Up manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lester scoring with some ground and pound.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Lester stands up and waves to Up to follow him.
Up tries a head kick but it misses.
Lester seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Up shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Up showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester trying to control but Up postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Lester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lester regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lester is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Up can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lester postures up.
Lester wants to control from the top but Up keeps moving. #SU#
Lester stands up from Up 's guard - Lester perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Up clinches up with Lester and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Lester breaks from the clinch.
Up throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lester enables Up to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lester manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Up told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Up looks winded!
Up is looking to pass into half guard but Lester pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lester is in guard.#REVR##SU#
Up is working an open guard so Lester takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Up gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Up is looking to stand back up but Lester counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Up .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REVB#
Lester thows a huge punch but Up dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Up is refusing to be controlled, as Lester sits in half guard.
Lester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Up wants to control but Lester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lester is trying to control. Up wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU#
Lester decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4##TD2#
Up shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lester napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Lester explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Up as he jumps to the side.
Lester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Up moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester working hard to break the clinch.
Up managing to block the knees to the body from Lester.
Lester tries to work over Up 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Lester dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Up shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Up showed some decent athleticism there.
Lester manages to get to full guard.
Lester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Up 's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Up has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Up 's legs - danger averted.
Up is breathing heavily.
Lester scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lester makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Up working a defensive guard but Lester manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lester working the body and head with strikes.
Up takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Up keeps working.
Lester grinds an elbow into Up 's temple.
Lester working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Lester stands up. #CL2#
Up darts in and clinches Lester up against the cage.#T2#
Lester is trying to break the clinch but Up is controlling him.
Lester tries to circle away but Up has him pinned against the cage.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Up jumps guard and drags Lester to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Lester decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Up , up you get!
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Up .
Lester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Up can do to turn this around?
Up wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance.
Lester avoids the head kick by Up .
#T3##TD2#
Up gets a takedown into half guard.
Lester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Up is working away from the top position though.
Lester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Lester pushes Up off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lester shoots in for a takedown but Up shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Up tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it. #T4#
Lester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Up 's waist but Up gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lester off to one side. #CL#
Lester gets a clinch.
Lester avoids a wild elbow strike from Up .#BC#
Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Up throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Lester fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Up to the ground. Lester is now in Up 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Lester stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Up sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lester somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Lester dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Up stuffs the takedown attempt from Lester. Lester gets slowly back to his feet.
Lester avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Lester. #BC2#
Up breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Up looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Up throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Up is in Lester's guard.
Up takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lester 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#
Lester is looking to take a break and control but Up is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Up trying to control from the bottom.
Up tries to get to full guard but Lester has control of the leg. #SU#
Lester stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Up scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knuckle Up has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lester gets back to full guard.
Up wants to get up but he can't break Lester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Up 's guard. #REVR#
Lester wants to control from the top but Up keeps moving. #SU#
Lester gets to his feet - Up follows without any prompting.
Lester fails with the takedown.
Up tries to clinch up.
Lester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Up manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Lester checks a low kick from Up .
Lester tries to counter by clinching up but Up breaks away and moves out of range.
Knuckle Up seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lester.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Up sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lester somewhat.
Lester blocks a head kick by Up .
#CL2#
Up has managed to clinch.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Up dodges an elbow strike from Lester.
#T4#
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Up uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Up breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Up looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Lester pushes Up off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Lester with that takedown attempt.
Tom Lester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Up swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Knuckle Up .
I think Lester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Lester!
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