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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Mihailov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Brescht on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brescht looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Brescht has Mihailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brescht obliges.#TD#
Mihailov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brescht regains guard.
Mihailov stays in close to Brescht's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihailov'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Brescht trying to strike off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mihailov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Brescht gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mihailov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brescht thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Mihailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brescht keeping full guard, as Mihailov tries to pass.
Mihailov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mihailov wants to pass the guard but Brescht is keeping the position.
Mihailov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mihailov pushes down on Brescht's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mihailov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Mihailov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mihailov is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Mihailov.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Mihailov has Brescht up against the cage in a clinch.
Brescht tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Mihailov tightens his grip and picks Brescht up, before dumping him to the ground. Brescht manages to land in guard.
Mihailov is standing up over Brescht. Brescht looks to escape but Mihailov dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
A lull in the action here as Mihailov stalls from top position.
Mihailov lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mihailov throws a shot from downtown. Brescht moves away and avoids it.
Brescht slips a jab and a cross from Mihailov.
#CL#
Mihailov rushes Brescht and presses him up against the cage.
Mihailov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brescht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mihailov is trying to drag Brescht to the mat but Brescht just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mihailov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brescht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strumen Demitrov Mihailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brescht trying to control the position but instead, Mihailov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brescht into the cage.#TD#
Mihailov has picked Brescht up - he's going for a ride! Mihailov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brescht manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mihailov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brescht is breathing heavily.
Mihailov wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
Mihailov is trying to trip Brescht. He has hold of a leg but Brescht is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mihailov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brescht is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mihailov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Brescht seems a little lost for a moment, as Mihailov dominates the positioning.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Mihailov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mihailov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brescht some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Mihailov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mihailov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brescht for as long as he can get away with.
Mihailov in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Mihailov controlling the position.
Brescht takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mihailov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brescht's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mihailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mihailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Brescht goes for a takedown attempt but Mihailov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Mihailov drives through and clinches with Brescht against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mihailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brescht is just out of range.#CL#
Mihailov rushes Brescht and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mihailov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brescht is looking to stand back up but Mihailov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brescht. #REVB#
Mihailov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mihailov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mihailov working the head and body with strikes.
Mihailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brescht can do to turn this around?
Brescht 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.
Mihailov slows the pace down in half guard.
Brescht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mihailov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mihailov's back!#T1#
Brescht gets his hands free as Mihailov looks to control.
Mihailov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brescht is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mihailov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brescht is trying to stick to Mihailov's back but Mihailov is turning into Brescht. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brescht's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mihailov.
Mihailov is stalling in the full guard. #T2##T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mihailov.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Mihailov clinches up with Brescht and pushes him back against the cage.
Brescht prevents the takedown attempt.
Mihailov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brescht prevents it.
Mihailov tries for a takedown but Brescht manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strumen Demitrov Mihailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brescht throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Mihailov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mihailov manages to end up in side control.
Brescht being controlled for a moment.
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bern Brescht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mihailov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strumen Demitrov Mihailov!
During a confident post fight interview, Strumen Demitrov Mihailov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WNO 1 THE ReVAMP
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
Bern Brescht really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 161.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Brescht misses with a takedown #TD#
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brescht is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brescht trying to control here.
Santiago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brescht regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brescht on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago is fighting to break Brescht's control of his arms but Brescht is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Santiago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brescht dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Brescht sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Brescht from controlling successfully.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Santiago wants to improve his position but instead Brescht has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Brescht decides to stand and escape the position.
Brescht throws a wild body kick that Santiago sees coming a mile off.
Santiago tries to clinch but Brescht is having none of it.
Brescht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Brescht shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
Brescht throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Santiago counters with a three punch combo that has Brescht backing up. Brescht nods at Santiago to acknowledge the strikes.
Santiago shoots in but Brescht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brescht.
Brescht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Brescht throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Brescht moves into the clinch successfully.
Brescht tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position. #TD2#
Brescht drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Brescht trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Brescht looking for a guillotine here but Santiago defends easily.
Brescht seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brescht pulls Santiago in close to prevent any damage.
Brescht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Santiago throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santiago's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brescht is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brescht has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Brescht is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santiago holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brescht tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyshawn Santiago will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Brescht has Santiago up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brescht slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brescht shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Brescht rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brescht is working for takedown but Santiago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
A frustrated look appears on Brescht's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brescht stops a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Brescht scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago jumps guard but Brescht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Brescht displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santiago up against the cage.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Brescht won't allow it.
Brescht is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santiago is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brescht pinned against the cage. Brescht gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brescht throws a head kick that misses.
Brescht lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Santiago throws a series of punches but Brescht avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brescht is working for takedown but Santiago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brescht blocks an elbow strike.
Brescht wants a takedown but no success here.
Brescht is breathing heavily.
Brescht wants to break free but Santiago has control.
#TD#
Santiago jumps guard.
Brescht postures up.
Brescht controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brescht is one step ahead there. #T3#
Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Santiago pulls Brescht in close to prevent any damage.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Brescht. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brescht dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Tyshawn Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Brescht does no damage.
As Brescht tries to get set, Santiago tries to push him back and clinch up but Brescht manages to avoid the attempt.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brescht.
Brescht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Brescht looks to move away, Santiago throws a big counter combo but Brescht just gets out of the way.
Tyshawn Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brescht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Brescht misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Santiago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brescht to the ground. Santiago is now in Brescht's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago throws a strike but Brescht rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Brescht from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bern Brescht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Santiago misses with a double jab
and Brescht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Brescht sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago misses with the body kick
and Brescht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Brescht clinches with his opponent.
Brescht is trying to pull guard but Santiago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brescht.#ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brescht makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brescht goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Brescht looks to move away, Santiago throws a big counter combo but Brescht just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Brescht shoots in.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brescht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
Santiago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brescht counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Santiago badly! Brescht follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Santiago out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Brescht finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bern Brescht! |
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