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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Arslan shoots for a takedown but Fast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fast looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Fast gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arslan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fast is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Arslan dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Fast looks to move to half guard but instead Arslan has passed into mount! Damn!
Arslan with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Fast in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arslan wants to control the pace but Fast is squirming around nicely.
Arslan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Arslan controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Arslan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Arslan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Arslan.
Arslan with a couple of short strikes.
Arslan content just to control the position here.
Arslan wants to control the pace but Fast is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Arslan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fast is surviving well by controlling Arslan's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB#
Arslan working for a guillotine from mount but Fast is in no mood to give up.
Arslan controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arslan lands a big shot there that rocks Fast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arslan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Arslan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Fast taking shots to the head.
Arslan tries to control but Fast wriggling away.
Arslan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arslan with shots to the head and body - Fast looks very uncomfortable down there.
Arslan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Arslan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fast slips a straight right by Arslan.
Arslan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arslan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fast tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arslan is in Fast's guard.
Arslan is pushing down on Fast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fast is fighting to maintain full guard but Arslan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arslan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Arslan is looking for a kimura here.
Fast has hold of Arslan's hands but Arslan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fast is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast is refusing to be controlled, as Arslan sits in half guard. #T1#
Arslan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arslan wants to control but Fast is keeping him busy.
Fast has hold of Arslan's hands but Arslan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fast is not content to let Arslan control the position.
Arslan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arslan wants to free his trapped foot but Fast is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arslan moves nicely into side control.
Arslan is looking to take a break and control but Fast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arslan cracks Fast with a big right hand but Fast just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fast gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arslan landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Fast is rocked!#T3#
Arslan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fast in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fast to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Arslan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Fast keeps the fight on the outside.
Fast throws a counter combo.
Fast looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fast leaves Arslan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fast but Fast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fast thinks about the counter body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arslan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arslan looks for a takedown but Fast sprawls well.
Arslan moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fast. That's going to slow Arslan down.
Fast leaves Arslan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Fast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arslan circles away.
Fast leaves Arslan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Fast has Arslan up against the cage in a clinch.
Fast prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Arslan has him pressed against the cage.
Fast lands an elbow inside.
Arslan scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD#
Arslan manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Arslan 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#
Arslan throwing shots but Fast is blocking nicely.
Fast tries to get to full guard but Arslan has control of the leg.
Arslan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arslan throws a strike but Fast avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fast being controlled here, momentarily.
Arslan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Arslan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arslan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arslan trying to control but Fast is working from the bottom.
Arslan advances position into side control!
Fast wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Arslan decides to stand back up. Arslan steps back and let's Fast get back to his feet.
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Arslan rushes Fast and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Arslan breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arslan or perhaps it was just good defense by Fast, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crunch! Arslan slams his shin into Fast's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Arslan dominated that round.
That's time! Arslan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arslan dives in and grabs Fast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fast pushes down on Arslan's head and hops out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arslan throws a body kick that misses.
Fast slips a jab and a cross from Arslan.
Arslan throws a sloppy head kick and Fast moves out of range easily.
Arslan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fast can do to turn this around?
Arslan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fast buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arslan dives in for a single leg takedown but Fast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arslan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fast's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Arslan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan tries to pull guard but Fast won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Arslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arslan has Fast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fast is breathing heavily.#TD#
Arslan gets control of Fast's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arslan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arslan is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Arslan gets to his feet - Fast follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Fast clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arslan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Fast jumps guard and drags Arslan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arslan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fast seems a little lost for a moment, as Arslan dominates the positioning.#T2#
Arslan scores with punches from side control.
Arslan controlling from side mount. #SU#
Arslan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Arslan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arslan somewhat.
Fast looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Fast has closed the distance and engaged Arslan in a clinch.
#T3#
Fast jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arslan walks away with a smile on his face. Fast gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fast sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muhammad Arslan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arslan.
Arslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Fast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arslan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fast is fending him off so far but Arslan persists. Nope, Fast circles away and we're back to standing.
Fast raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arslan throws a shot from downtown. Fast moves away and avoids it.
Arslan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Arslan. That snapped Fast's head back.
#TD#
Arslan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arslan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arslan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fast's head.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arslan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arslan trying to control but Fast is working from the bottom.
Fast working a defensive guard but Arslan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Arslan just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fast keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Arslan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fast throws a head kick but Arslan moves out of range.
Arslan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but Fast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fast tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arslan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arslan tries to clinch up but Fast circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Fast misses.
Arslan tries to clinch but Fast moves out of range.
Arslan fails with the takedown.
Tom Fast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arslan.
Fast wants to get back to his feet but Arslan is dominant here and he's now got Fast's back!
Fast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Arslan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Fast hold on?!
#SUB#
Fast wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Arslan drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Fast 's chin! Fast is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammad Arslan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Asakura scores with a shot to the body.
Fast looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Asakura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Fast's body.
Fast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fast takes one to the side of the head.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Asakura knocks Fast out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Asakura!
A very excited looking Tyson Asakura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Hunter.#CUT#It looks like Tom Fast has been cut.
Hunter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fast looks winded!
Fast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fast is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hunter doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Fast crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Fast's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Commie Hunter!
Commie Hunter bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DMMA 17: Abarai vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Fast takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrld connects with a nice looking jab.
Fast misses with a jab to the body
and Wrld counters with a straight right hand.
Fast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fast looks to clinch
and Wrld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wrld lands with a nice body punch.
Wrld cracks Fast with a hook to the temple - Fast is on wobbly legs here! Wrld swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Fast falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wrld wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juice Wrld! |
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Event:
DMMA 8: Mack vs Outback
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Fast staying out of range there.#TD#
Cloudsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fast on his heels. He'll look to pass Fast's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Fast has his feet on Cloudsen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Cloudsen clinches up with Fast and pushes him back against the cage.
Cloudsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fast stops a takedown attempt from Cloudsen.
#BC2#
Fast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fast circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Cloudsen has closed the distance and engaged Fast in a clinch.
#BC#
Cloudsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cloudsen takes a swing at Fast's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Cloudsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cloudsen not doing much here.
#T1##SUB#
Cloudsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fast sees it coming and defends easily.
Cloudsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cloudsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fast sees it coming and defends easily.
Fast trying to hold on to Cloudsen's head to control him but Cloudsen postures up.
Cloudsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fast wants to improve his position but Cloudsen is controlling well.
Cloudsen is nestled in close to Fast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Cloudsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fast is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bjorn Cloudsen!
A very excited looking Bjorn Cloudsen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
DMMA 1: Jurisic vs Niculescu
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Martins looks to land a combination but Fast avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Fast's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martins appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fast looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fast shoots in for a double leg but Martins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fast scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Fast looks to move away, Martins throws a big counter combo but Fast just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins connects with a right hand. Fast shakes it off.
Martins blocks a head kick by Fast.
Martins misses with a two punch combination.
Martins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Fast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martins misses with a combination
and Fast makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fast throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Martins. Those never looked like landing.
Martins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fast steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Martins.#CL2#
Fast rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.
Martins wants to get back to striking at distance but Fast won't allow it.
Fast wants a takedown.
Fast fails to pull guard.
Anderson Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Fast.#BC2#
Fast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fast wants to clinch.#T2#
Martins digs a good hook to Fast's body.
Martins misses with the combination.
Fast is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Martins's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martins keeps the fight on the outside.
Fast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fast sprawls and moves away.
Fast seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Martins shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Fast is backing up but Martins catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Fast covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Martins Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Martins! |
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Event:
ACA 16: Sekera vs Kalishnikov
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Fast walks into a jab.#CL#
Fast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fast.
Travers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fast stalling in the clinch but Travers improves position.
Travers gets through Fast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Travers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fast backwards.
Fast fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Travers.
A shot in the inside from Travers.
Fast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Travers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fast is trying to maintain a safe position but Travers gets an underhook and turns Fast into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fast.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Travers breaks from the clinch.
Fast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travers misses with a wild combination.
#T1##TD2#
Travers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fast did well to prevent Travers getting side control.
Travers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Fast defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Travers.
Fast working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Travers working for a guillotine from mount but Fast is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fast is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Travers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fast to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fast shrugs it off. #T2#
Travers controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Travers has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Fast is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conner Travers!
Conner Travers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ACA 12: Spliffs vs Khufu
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Fast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Fast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fast misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Fast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Fast is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Fast manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fast stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to stand but Fast is controlling the position.
Fast connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Fast decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##CL#
Fast darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch.
Fast with the inside leg kick.
Fast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fast throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown looks winded!#CL#
Fast has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Fast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Fast is out of range. #T2#
Fast plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fast shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fast moves into the clinch successfully.
Fast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Fast breaks the clinch.
Jim Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Brown.#CL#
Fast rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fast lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #BC#
Fast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fast closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL#
Fast rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fast tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Fast. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Fast.#CL#
Fast drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
#BC#
Fast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fast.
Fast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Fast drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fast presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Fast - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fast fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Fast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fast wants to clinch.
Fast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Fast dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fast.
Fast moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fast.#CUT#It looks like Jim Brown has been cut.
Fast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A low kick lands for Fast.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fast is out of range and Brown settles back down.
We've been told by Fast's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Fast forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fast has Brown pushed against the cage.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Fast has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Fast has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Fast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Fast shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fast showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown pushes Fast off looking to stand but Fast dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Fast escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Fast takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fast - that landed with a thud.
#T2##TD#
Fast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Fast has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fast holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fast keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Fast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fast lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Fast counters with a nice leg kick.
Fast is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fast lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Fast doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Fast finish him?
Brown misses the jab.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Fast fails with the takedown.
Fast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Fast wants to clinch.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Fast throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. #CL#
Fast moves into the clinch.
Fast's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Fast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Fast. Fast maintains the clinch.
Fast has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Fast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fast darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Fast is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a hook but Fast blocks it.#T1#
Fast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Fast. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tom Fast is winning the standup battle so far.
Fast is looking to clinch.
Fast throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fast throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely. #CL#
Fast forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fast successfully pulls guard.
Fast has a closed guard, preventing Brown from standing up. #T2##SU2#
Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fast's corner calls for a 1-2. Fast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Fast.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Brown tries to sprawl but Fast drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fast takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fast's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brown is trying to stand.
Fast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?#T3#
Fast moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Fast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jim Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fast prevents Brown from escaping the position.
Fast working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown stops Fast from passing to mount. #T4#
Brown bucks up and tries to throw Fast off but instead Fast has got his back!#SUB#
Fast is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
Brown trying to get back to his feet but Fast is in full control for now. #SUB#
Brown is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fast gets his way!
Brown is trying to get back to his feet but Fast has full control of the position and if anything, Brown has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tom Fast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Fast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fast has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Fast!
After the fight, Tom Fast was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ACA 7: Stephenson vs Pope
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Fast tries to clinch but Inoue is having none of it.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Inoue instigates a clinch. #BC#
Fast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inoue shoots in but Fast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fast misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Inoue lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Inoue looks for a takedown but Fast sprawls well.
Tom Fast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobuhito Inoue.#CL2#
Inoue clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast landing knees to the body.
Fast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inoue.
Inoue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Fast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inoue throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Fast has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inoue is looking to control Fast's arms but Fast gets an underhook and turns him. Now Inoue has his back to the ropes.
Fast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fast tries to pull guard but Inoue won't allow it.
Inoue can't get the takedown.
Fast stalling in the clinch but Inoue improves position.
Inoue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fast just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Inoue is trying to break the clinch but Fast is controlling him.#T2#
Fast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inoue wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fast has him pressed against the ropes.
Inoue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fast fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Inoue connects with a right hand. Fast shakes it off.
Inoue dives in for a single leg takedown but Fast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Fast appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inoue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Inoue looks for a takedown but Fast sprawls well.
Inoue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inoue somewhat.#T3#
Inoue circles away from the clinch attempt
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inoue throws a head kick but Fast moves out of range.
Inoue is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inoue moves away.#CL#
Fast drives through and clinches with Inoue against the ropes.
Inoue tries to score a body lock takedown but Fast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fast prevents Inoue from breaking the clinch.
Inoue looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fast is working for takedown but Inoue is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4##BC#
Fast breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Fast clinches up against the ropes.
Fast is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inoue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fast is fending him off so far but Inoue persists. Nope, Fast circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Fast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Inoue closes the distance and pushes Fast back into the ropes.#BC#
Fast breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Fast moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue working hard to break the clinch.
Fast can't get the takedown.
Fast is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inoue tries for a takedown but Fast manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Fast dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Fast manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Inoue on his heels. He'll look to pass Inoue's guard now, I'm sure.
Inoue scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Inoue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inoue somewhat.
Fast wants to clinch but Inoue slips to the side
and Inoue counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Fast has closed the distance and engaged Inoue in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue jumps guard but Fast stands there with Inoue around his waist. Inoue gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Fast manages to break the clinch.
Inoue throws a head kick that misses.
Inoue is looking to land body kicks.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown but Fast shows good takedown defense.
Tom Fast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobuhito Inoue.#T1#
Fast fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Inoue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Fast's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inoue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fast defends it nicely.
Fast is looking to counter the offense by Inoue and move into the clinch.
Inoue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inoue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fast circles away.#CL2#
Inoue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fast obliges.
Fast trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Fast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Inoue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fast tries to avoid it but Inoue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fast to the ground. Fast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fast with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Inoue counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Inoue lands a body shot.
Inoue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inoue is trying to force a seperation but Fast has the dominant position.
Fast is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fast fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Inoue is trying to pull guard but Fast turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Fast is pressed up against the ropes. Inoue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fast down to the mat. Fast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Inoue shoots in looking for a takedown. Fast tries to sprawl out of it but Inoue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Inoue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fast defends well and Inoue ends up having to push Fast into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Inoue takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fast doesn't manage to clinch there - Inoue circles away.
Fast throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Inoue's head.
Inoue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fast tries to avoid it but Inoue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fast to the ground. Fast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Inoue tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fast is able to avoid easily.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inoue takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inoue can do to turn this around?#T4#
Inoue fails with a takedown attempt.
Fast is looking to counter the offense by Inoue and move into the clinch.
Inoue ducks under a wild hook from Fast.
Inoue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fast circles away quickly and effectively.
Inoue takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Inoue.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fast lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inoue lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fast is looking to clinch but Inoue is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Fast will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fast thows a body kick. Inoue tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fast lands a jab-cross combination.
Inoue closes the distance and clinches up with Fast, looking for a takedown. Inoue pushes Fast against the ropes but Fast circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tom Fast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Fast.
Fast circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fast was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Inoue gets a clinch.
Inoue stalling in the clinch but Fast improves position. #BC#
Fast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tom Fast is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue shoots in but Fast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fast throws a big counter combination but Inoue scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Inoue clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Fast.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Inoue content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Fast breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Inoue has closed the distance and engaged Fast in a clinch.
#TD2#
Inoue drags the fight down to the ground.
Inoue is looking to stand up but Fast isn't so interested in that idea.
Fast wanted to stand there but Inoue had control of the position. #T2#
Inoue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Inoue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inoue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Inoue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Fast is keeping the position.
Inoue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SU2#
Inoue gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fast lands a head kick!
Inoue shoots for a takedown but Fast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fast misses the target.
Tom Fast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobuhito Inoue.
Inoue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fast sprawls well. Fast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Inoue gets slowly back to his feet.
Inoue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fast swivels and escapes.
Fast throws a quick counter head kick but Inoue was just out of range.
Fast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inoue as he avoids it easily.
Fast tries to clinch up.
Fast throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Inoue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fast as he avoids it easily.
Inoue tries a low kick but Fast avoids it.
Inoue tries to score with a low kick but Fast moves his leg out of the way.
Fast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Inoue clinches with his opponent.
Fast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inoues head.
Inoue drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inoue is looking to clinch but Fast is avoiding it.
Nobuhito Inoue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Fast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inoue punishes Fast's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Fast.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fast, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Fast!
Tom Fast bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ACA 3: Stephenson vs Fast
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Stephenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stephenson showed some decent athleticism there.
Stephenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fast defending well though.
Fast is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Fast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephenson pulls his head out easily.
Stephenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fast taking some punishment here, with Stephenson in his half guard.
Fast has a hand on Stephenson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stephenson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephenson on the ground.
Fast in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fast is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fast tries to hold on but Stephenson postures up.
Fast is squirming around, avoiding Stephenson's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Stephenson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fast haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Stephenson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Fast is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Fast flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Stephenson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Fast and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Stephenson slips an arm under Fast chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Stephenson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Stephenson is squeezing on Fast like an anaconda would it's prey. Fast fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landry Stephenson!
A relieved looking Landry Stephenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ACA 1: Kondratuk vs Drowsy
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Fast moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fast ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fast no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stephenson content to stall in guard here.
Stephenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stephenson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast is trying to keep Stephenson in close.
Stephenson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Stephenson is pushing down on Fast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fast is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephenson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fast is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fast avoid being mounted?
Stephenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fast fails with the takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Stephenson gets caught napping as Fast dives in and scores a takedown. Stephenson manages to retain guard.
Fast is standing up over Stephenson. Stephenson looks to escape but Fast dives into side control.
#REVB#
Stephenson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Stephenson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fast's best efforts.
Fast prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Stephenson trying to control here.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Stephenson tries to roll over but Fast keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Fast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephenson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Fast is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fast wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stephenson moves into full guard.
Stephenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast is looking to advance position but Stephenson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landry Stephenson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Stephenson misses.
As Stephenson looks to move away, Fast throws a big counter combo but Stephenson just gets out of the way.
Fast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Fast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fast continues to drive forward.
Fast throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Stephenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stephenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Stephenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fast is retaining full guard.
Stephenson chips away with some ground and pound.
Stephenson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fast keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully.
Stephenson stops Fast from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephenson moves out of range as Fast throws a body kick.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fast swivels and escapes.
Tom Fast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Stephenson as Fast shoots in.
Stephenson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fast works over Stephenson's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Fast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Fast decides to pull guard.
Fast pulls Stephenson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Stephenson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fast trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Stephenson content to stall in guard here.
Fast keeping full guard, as Stephenson tries to pass.
Fast wants to control the position but Stephenson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fast is looking to escape.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stephenson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fast is looking to clinch but Stephenson is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Fast as Stephenson shoots in.
Stephenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Fast shows good takedown defense.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
Fast throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Fast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stephenson has Fast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Fast dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fast as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Stephenson tries to sprawl but Fast drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stephenson is not content to let Fast control the position.
Fast lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Stephenson makes his way to full guard, as Fast worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast postures up.
Stephenson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Stephenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stephenson wants to take a breather but Fast is having none of it. #SUB#
Fast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephenson pulls his head out easily.
Fast is looking to improve his position.
Stephenson slows the pace down in half guard.
Fast is trying to maintain the position but Stephenson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Stephenson is controlling the pace.
Fast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephenson on the ground.
Stephenson misses with a head shot. Fast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fast trying to keep a closed guard but Stephenson is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Stephenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fast tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Stephenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stephenson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fast is looking to stand up but Stephenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Stephenson wants to control from the top but Fast keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Fast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephenson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fast keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tom Fast is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast stuffs the takedown.
Fast wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stephenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fast.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landry Stephenson.
I think Stephenson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jefferson at a distance.
Jefferson fails to land the takedown.
Fast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jefferson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fast's head. #TD2#
Fast gets the takedown into side control.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet here but Fast is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jefferson's back.#SUB2#
Fast is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jefferson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Fast! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fast throws a sloppy head kick
and Yakovenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fast. Yakovenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Fast fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yakovenko to the ground. Fast is now in Yakovenko's guard.
Fast works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yakovenko tries to get to full guard but Fast has control of the leg.
Fast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yakovenko looking for submissions off his back.
Fast is keen to just control but Yakovenko is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yakovenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fast is thwarting Yakovenko's attempts to control the position.
Yakovenko is controlling Fast's trapped leg to prevent Fast from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yakovenko defends it well.
Yakovenko tries to get to full guard but Fast has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fast is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yakovenko defending well though.
Yakovenko gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Yakovenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yakovenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fast wants to clinch but Yakovenko slips to the side
and Yakovenko counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Fast moves to clinch but Yakovenko breaks away
and Yakovenko counters with a two punch combo.
Yakovenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Fast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakovenko pinned against the cage. Yakovenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Fast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yakovenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fast stacks Yakovenko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fast!
Yakovenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Yakovenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fast in side control, throwing shots but Yakovenko defends. #SU#
Fast stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovenko scores with a one two! Fast had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mykhailo Yakovenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Fast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yakovenko is looking for a sweep. Fast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fast content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yakovenko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Fast passes to side control. #SU#
Fast stands up and beckons Yakovenko to his feet.
Yakovenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Yakovenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fast, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yakovenko is defended easily by Fast.
Fast tries to counter by clinching up but Yakovenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Fast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yakovenko swivels and escapes.
Yakovenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tom Fast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fast half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Yakovenko darts in and clinches Fast up against the cage.#T2#
Yakovenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fast has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fast fails to land.
Yakovenko tries to pull guard but Fast won't allow it.
Tom Fast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mykhailo Yakovenko.#BC#
Fast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yakovenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakovenko fails to pull guard.
Yakovenko goes for a takedown attempt but Fast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yakovenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fast.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yakovenko! But no joy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch.
#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yakovenko is defended easily by Fast.
Fast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yakovenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Yakovenko tries to keep at a distance but Fast has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yakovenko is looking for a takedown.
Yakovenko can't break the clinch.
Yakovenko tries to pull guard but Fast won't allow it.
Fast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yakovenko up against the cage.
Fast tries to pull guard but Yakovenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Fast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakovenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fast swivels and escapes.#CL#
Fast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakovenko tries to break the clinch but Fast is controlling the position.
Fast tries to pull guard but Yakovenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Fast drops back down to his feet.
Fast wants a takedown but no success here.
Yakovenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovenko is working for takedown but Fast is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yakovenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Fast has picked Yakovenko up - he's going for a ride! Fast dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Fast dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fast or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakovenko, which made it look bad.
Fast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yakovenko's waist but Yakovenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fast off to one side. #CL2#
Yakovenko moves into range and clinches up with Fast.
Yakovenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yakovenko being controlled against the cage.
Fast tries to pull guard but Yakovenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Fast drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Fast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakovenko is keeping busy.
Yakovenko stalling the fight.
#T1#
Yakovenko being controlled against the cage.
Yakovenko gets through Fast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yakovenko up against the cage.#BC#
Fast breaks the clinch.
Yakovenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Fast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yakovenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fast lands a head kick. Yakovenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yakovenko.
Yakovenko looks to land a body kick but Fast moved away.#T2##TD#
Fast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fast throws a strike but Yakovenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fast working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yakovenko's head.
Yakovenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fast wants to control from the top but Yakovenko keeps moving.
Tom Fast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakovenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yakovenko wants to free his trapped foot but Fast is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fast wants to control but Yakovenko passes into side.
Yakovenko taking a breather here.
Fast tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Yakovenko stands up.
Yakovenko cracks Fast with an open hand slap.
Yakovenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yakovenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fast sprawls well. Fast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yakovenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Fast tries to counter with a takedown but Yakovenko is quick to defend against it.
Yakovenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast moves in looking to clinch but Yakovenko pushes him off.
Fast tries for a takedown but Yakovenko circles away easily
and Yakovenko counters with a left and a right that stings Fast.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mykhailo Yakovenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yakovenko 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mykhailo Yakovenko! |
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