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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 48
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Keller.
Keller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnard with a jab.
Keller walks into a left hand.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobus Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnard lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnard throws a right hand that misses
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnard scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keller ducks under a wild hook from Barnard.
Nice jab there from Barnard.
Barnard throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barnard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnard lands a jab to Keller's midsection.
Barnard swinging wildly here.
Keller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Barnard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnard scores with a punch to the head.
Barnard swinging wildly here.
Keller misses with a hook to the body
and Barnard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virgil Keller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnard.
Keller throws out a loose jab but Barnard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Barnard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnard motions for Keller to come forward. Barnard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barnard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Keller enables Barnard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Barnard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Keller has his foot on Barnard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnard works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Keller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keller working a defensive guard but Barnard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Barnard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keller is looking to regain half guard here but Barnard keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnard controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnard wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
Keller tries to bench press Barnard off him but Barnard keeps the position.
Keller can't do much from the bottom here.
Keller being controlled for a moment.
Keller is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobus Barnard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barnard swings for the body but Keller moves out of range.
Keller moves out of range as Barnard strikes.
Keller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keller misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnard is defended easily by Keller.
Keller moves forwards but Barnard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Keller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnard doesn't seem phased though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnard.
Barnard looks to land a combination. Keller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Barnard blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keller on the side of the head.
Barnard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keller swings widly with a right hand
and Barnard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keller looks to land a left hand but Barnard moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Barnard there.
A left lands for Barnard.
Barnard throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Keller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnard connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnard throws a leg kick
and Keller counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Barnard throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnard lands a jab to the head.
Barnard throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
Keller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnard is just out of range.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but Barnard slips the punch.
Kobus Barnard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keller throws a low kick but Barnard avoids it.
Barnard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnard cracks Keller with an open hand slap.
Barnard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keller counters with a one-two to the body.
Keller moves away from the strike by Barnard.
Barnard moves forwards but Keller connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Barnard is rocked!#T3##TD2#
Barnard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keller is trying to defend but Barnard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnard is still in real trouble! Can Keller finish him?
Keller tries to get to full guard but Barnard has control of the leg. #SUB#
Keller looking for submissions off his back.
Barnard seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnard tries to pass to full mount but Keller defends it.
Keller wants to get back to full guard.
Keller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Barnard 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.
Barnard tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Keller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnard has picked Keller up and slammed him! Keller can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnard manages to pass to side control!
Barnard is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnard taking a breather here.
Keller tries to buck Barnard off but Barnard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobus Barnard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barnard throws a hook to the side of Keller's head but Keller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keller is fending him off so far but Barnard persists. Nope, Keller circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnard misses with a left hand
and Keller counters with a stiff right hand.
Keller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnard finds it's way round the side to connect with Keller's head.
Barnard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnard lands with a hook. Keller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller scores with a jab to the head.
Barnard misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobus Barnard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Keller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnard to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnard scores with a sloppy right hand. Keller should have avoided that one.
Barnard lands with a hook. Keller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnard manages to avoid it.
Barnard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keller was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnard.
Keller is looking to counter punch.
Barnard throws a combination that misses
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
Barnard scores with a nice right hand.
Keller circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barnard to the canvas! Barnard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Keller keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Keller!
Virgil Keller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 46
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnard scores with the left hand. Jalkalukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jalkalukko.
Barnard throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnard throws a shot from downtown. Jalkalukko moves away and avoids it.
Jalkalukko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jalkalukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jalkalukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobus Barnard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Jalkalukko.
Barnard leaves Jalkalukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jalkalukko misses with a takedown
and Barnard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnard.
Barnard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team AVR in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Barnard cracks Jalkalukko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barnard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jalkalukko to stand back up!#ROC#
Jalkalukko is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnard lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jalkalukko up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Barnard from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jalkalukko's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobus Barnard!
After winning the bout, Kobus Barnard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 44
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rusted tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rusted looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rusted displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnard throws out the jab.
Rusted throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnard slips a jab from Rusted.
Rusted avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rusted throws a hook to the side of Barnard's head but Barnard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnard feints a jab promting Rusted to slip. Barnard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rusted slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barnard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnard blocks a leg kick.
Rusted avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Rusted scores with a jab to the body.
Rusted misses with a body kick.
Rusted misses with a low kick.
Barnard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rusted.
Barnard throws a counter combo.
Rusted lands a leg kick that knocks Barnard off balance momentarily.
Kobus Barnard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rusted to score with a decent uppercut.
Rusted seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rusted shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnard eats them both and turns towards Rusted to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnard throws a right and a left that Rusted avoids nicely.
Barnard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Rusted shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rusted was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Barnard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Barnard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnard is trying to get back to full guard.
Rusted wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnard keeps working.
Barnard is trying to get back to full guard.
Rusted thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rusted thows a huge punch but Barnard dodges it nicely.
Rusted not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnard trying to control but Rusted postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rusted looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Rusted is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnard is just riding it out for now. Rusted eventually gives up the hold.
Rusted wants to take a breather but Barnard is having none of it.
Well, if Rusted 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.
Barnard wants to get back to full guard.
Barnard tries to kick Rusted off but Rusted keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rusted throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusted.
Barnard is trying to control but can't.
Barnard tries to roll over but Rusted keeps him under control.
Rusted looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnard tries to roll over but Rusted keeps him under control.
Rusted trying to control the pace.
Rusted scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jethro Rusted 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#
Rusted throws a front kick aimed at Barnard's knee but Barnard avoids it well.
Rusted throws a hook to the side of Barnard's head but Barnard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rusted checks a leg kick.
Barnard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rusted throws a right hand that misses
and Barnard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rusted showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnard.
Rusted misses with a kick to the body.
Rusted scores with a jab to the body.
Barnard blocks the body kick.
Barnard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rusted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusted jabs at Barnard's body.#T1##TD#
Rusted fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnard to the ground. Rusted is now in Barnard's guard.
Barnard controls Rusted momentarily but Rusted frees himself.
Rusted is in close to Barnard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnard keeping moving, preventing Rusted from controlling successfully.
Barnard wants to stand up but Rusted is controlling him.
Rusted controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rusted loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Barnard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rusted is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Barnard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnard looks to land a combination but Rusted avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Rusted misses the target.
Rusted throws a low kick but Barnard avoids it.
Rusted thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Rusted misses.
Barnard staying out of range there.#T3#
Rusted throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jethro Rusted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rusted throws a head kick but Barnard moves out of range.
Rusted's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnard under the eye.
Rusted fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rusted misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnard.
Rusted avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rusted throws a body shot but no joy.
Rusted lands a front kick.
Barnard throws a right hand that Rusted ducks under and follows up with a left that Rusted also avoids with ease.
It looked like Rusted wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jethro Rusted is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusted throws a leg kick
and Barnard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Rusted is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnard's half guard.
Barnard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rusted. #T4#
Barnard keeping moving, preventing Rusted from controlling successfully.
Rusted being controlled here momentarily.
Rusted with a nice head shot there.
Barnard keeping moving, preventing Rusted from controlling successfully.
Rusted throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted 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#
Barnard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick from Rusted lands but Barnard takes it in his stride.
Rusted misses with a body shot.
Barnard looks to land a combination but Rusted avoids it well.
Barnard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnard misses with a two punch combination.
Rusted takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnard throws a right and a left that Rusted avoids nicely.
Rusted fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnard manages to avoid it.
Barnard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnard moves out of range of the body kick.
As Rusted backs off Barnard throws a huge counter combo but Rusted manages to avoid it all.
Barnard throws a combination that misses
and Rusted counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusted connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rusted.
Rusted defending well as Barnard loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Barnard sees coming a mile off.
Barnard is looking for the big counter here.
Barnard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rusted takes a swing at Barnard's ribcage but misses.
Barnard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rusted connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rusted throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rusted misses with a combination
enabling Barnard to counter with a crisp jab.
Rusted is looking to slow Barnard down with leg kicks.
Barnard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rusted.
Rusted displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnard throws out the jab.
Rusted turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rusted looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rusted moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobus Barnard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Rusted misses its intended target.
Barnard moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Barnard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnard fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rusted is looking to slow Barnard down with leg kicks.
Barnard takes a swing at Rusted's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Barnard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rusted throws a big counter combination but Barnard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rusted misses with a wild body shot.
Rusted misses with a body shot.
Barnard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rusted looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnard misses with a two punch combination.
Rusted takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jethro Rusted is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A jab from Rusted does it's job there.
Rusted ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnard moves away.
Rusted buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnard throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Rusted counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnard 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#
Rusted is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnard thows a huge punch but Rusted dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Rusted preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rusted is refusing to be controlled, as Barnard sits in half guard.
Rusted trying to control but Barnard postures up.
Barnard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Jethro Rusted.
Well Rusted 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Rusted!
A relieved looking Jethro Rusted 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:
Helsinki Fighting League: 42
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Barnard connects with a leg kick. Soderberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soderberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Soderberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soderberg.
Barnard throws a counter combo.
Barnard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soderberg quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barnard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soderberg jabs Barnard right on the nose. Barnard blinks but takes it well.
Soderberg catches Barnard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soderberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnard.
Barnard with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Soderberg. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnard swinging wildly here.
Barnard stuffs the takedown.
Barnard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Barnard.#T1#
Barnard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Rufus Soderberg has been cut.
Barnard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Soderberg counters with a shoot takedown. Barnard fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soderberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soderberg throws a strike but Barnard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Barnard pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Barnard postures up.
Soderberg is really struggling to control Barnard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Soderberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnard passes into half guard.
Barnard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Barnard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Barnard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Soderberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Soderberg digs a good hook to Barnard's body.
Soderberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnard.
Soderberg misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soderberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnard, which made it look bad.
Barnard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg throws a body punch but Barnard moves out of range. #T4#
Barnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Barnard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnard stalks Soderberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soderberg's face. Soderberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Soderberg takes a swing at Barnard's ribcage but misses.
Barnard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soderberg manages to avoid it.
Kobus Barnard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soderberg.
A punch combination from Barnard misses.
Soderberg throwing a counter right hand but Barnard manages to avoid it.
Barnard thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Soderberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnard.
Barnard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soderberg eats them both and turns towards Barnard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Soderberg slips under a jab from Barnard.
A big right from Soderberg misses.
It seemed like Barnard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobus Barnard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Soderberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barnard misses with the combination.
Barnard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Barnard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soderberg. Barnard does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnard! But no joy.
Soderberg shoots and misses
and Barnard counters with a straight right hand.
Soderberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnard feints a counter leg kick.
Barnard throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnard throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnard thuds a left hand into Soderberg's body.
Barnard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Soderberg back to the cage. Barnard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnard.
Soderberg shoots for a takedown but Barnard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Barnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Barnard just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnard misses with a body shot.
A combination from Barnard does no damage.
Soderberg is looking to wear down Barnard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soderberg slips under a jab.
Soderberg throws a big shot that misses.
Soderberg catches Barnard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderberg sizes up Barnard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnard slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Soderberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnard counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soderberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soderberg shoots in but Barnard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnard digs a good body shot into Soderberg's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnard looks to land a combination. Soderberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Barnard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soderberg misses with a left hand
and Barnard counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Barnard looks to land a left hand but Soderberg moved out of range nicely.
Barnard throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnard catches Soderberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderberg ducks right into an uppercut from Barnard.
Kobus Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg slips a jab and a cross from Barnard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnard.
Barnard catches Soderberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnard lands with a cross.
Soderberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Soderberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnard.
#T4#
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnard tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soderberg misses with the combination.
Soderberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soderberg walks into a left hand.
Soderberg misses with a jab to the body
enabling Barnard to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnard.
Barnard throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobus Barnard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rufus Soderberg's cut.
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#
Barnard misses with an uppercut.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Barnard moved out of range.
Barnard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Barnard.
Barnard moves out of range of the strikes.
Soderberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnard throws a series of punches but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soderberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnard throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnard.
Barnard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnard.#T1#
Barnard slips a jab and a cross from Soderberg.
Barnard moves away from the strike by Soderberg.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Barnard shows good takedown defense.
Barnard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Soderberg is rocked!
Barnard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Soderberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soderberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Soderberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Soderberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soderberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Soderberg misses with a straight left.
Soderberg tries to move into range but Barnard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soderberg scores with a leg kick.
Soderberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rufus Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg misses the shot to the body.
Barnard connects with a crisp jab.
Barnard goes for a small jab and connects. Now Barnard goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Soderberg stumbles back but Barnard runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Soderberg to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Soderberg will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kobus Barnard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kobus Barnard waved his t-shirt featuring Lion Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
Rufus Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Buddington misses with a body kick.
Barnard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buddington on the side of the head.
Barnard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buddington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Buddington scores with a nice head shot.
Barnard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliver Buddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Buddington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnard prevents a body shot from Buddington.
Barnard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buddington backwards. #BC2#
Buddington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnard slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Buddington. Beautiful body shot.
Barnard misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnard avoids a kick to the body.
Barnard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnard sets himself, and Buddington steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnard avoids it this time.#T1#
Buddington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnard throws an overhand right that lands on Buddington's shoulder, as Buddington tries to avoid the shot.
Buddington misses with a wild body shot.
Buddington takes one to the side of the head.
Barnard throws a right and a left that Buddington avoids nicely.
Barnard throws a combination. Buddington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Buddington scores with a shot to the body.
Buddington throws a hook to the side of Barnard's head but Barnard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnard looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddington is just out of range.
Buddington lands a high kick!
Barnard avoids the head kick by Buddington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Kobus Barnard has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnard as he connects with a hook.
Buddington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnard. #ES2#
Buddington throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Buddington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buddington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnard stalks Buddington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buddington's face. Buddington staggers backwards, shaken.
Buddington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnard.
Barnard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buddington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Barnard.
Barnard throws a one two combo.
Buddington works over Barnard's head and body with a nice combination.
Barnard misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Buddington has closed the distance and engaged Barnard in a clinch.
#T3#
Barnard pushes Buddington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buddington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buddington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barnard tries a body shot but Buddington blocks it.
Buddington lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buddington tries a knee to the head but Barnard blocks it.
#BC2#
Buddington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Barnard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buddington's half guard.
Barnard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Buddington trying to control here.
#T4#
Barnard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Buddington is looking to control Barnard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buddington avoid being mounted?
Barnard is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnard is trying to work for a kimura but Buddington is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnard is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kobus Barnard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobus Barnard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Buddington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnard cracks Buddington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buddington.
Barnard tries to bum rush Buddington with a series of wild strikes but Buddington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buddington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buddington lands a nice shot that snaps Barnard's head back.
Buddington scores with a body shot.
Buddington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buddington is fending him off so far but Barnard persists. Nope, Buddington circles away and we're back to standing.
Buddington motions for Barnard to come forward. Buddington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buddington tries to clinch up.
Barnard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnard with a jab.#T1#
Buddington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliver Buddington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddington throws a good cross that connects.
Kobus Barnard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddington needs to keep his hands up - Barnard had a free shot at his head there.
Buddington misses with a looping left.
Barnard moves away from the strike by Buddington.
Barnard shoots in but Buddington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Barnard misses.
A combination from Buddington does no damage.
Barnard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buddington momentarily.
Barnard throws a right hand that Buddington ducks under and follows up with a left that Buddington also avoids with ease.
Barnard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buddington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnard.
Barnard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Barnard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnard scores with a punch to the head.
Barnard cracks Buddington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddington connects with a leg kick. Barnard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buddington throws out a counter right but Barnard avoids it with no problem.
Buddington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnard is looking for a counter combo.
Buddington throws a body punch but Barnard moves out of range.
Buddington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buddington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buddington. Buddington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buddington misses with a body kick.
Barnard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buddington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnard on the side of the head.
Barnard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A cross from Buddington lands.
Buddington throws a head kick but Barnard moves out of range.
Barnard moves out of range as Buddington strikes.
Buddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnard.
Buddington lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Buddington.
Barnard ducks right into an uppercut from Buddington.
Buddington lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnard off the cage and back into range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buddington enables Barnard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buddington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnard postures up.
Barnard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Barnard advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnard stalling.
Buddington wants to control but Barnard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buddington has his hands clasped together around Barnard's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Barnard is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oliver Buddington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kobus Barnard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barnard misses with a looping right.
Buddington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buddington moves in looking to clinch but Barnard pushes him off.
Buddington throws a good cross that connects.
Buddington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barnard scores with a nice right hand.
Buddington connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Barnard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnard cracks Buddington with a good jab.
Barnard misses with an uppercut. Buddington saw that one coming.
Barnard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliver Buddington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buddington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnard misses with a body shot.
Barnard misses with a takedown attempt - Buddington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Buddington.
Barnard jabs Buddington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buddington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnard tries to counter with a takedown but Buddington is quick to defend against it.
Barnard staying out of range there.
Barnard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddington lands a nice hook to Barnard's body. Barnard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buddington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buddington is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnard swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Barnard loads up on a big right hand but Buddington slips the punch.
Buddington tries a head kick but it misses.
Buddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnard.
Buddington lands a head kick. Barnard smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Barnard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Barnard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnard walks straight into a right hand from Buddington - that's dropped him! Buddington jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barnard from any more punishment! Barnard complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Buddington!
A relieved looking Oliver Buddington 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Dozer lands a slapping body shot.
Dozer connects with a nice looking jab.
Lapikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lapikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dozer scores with a punch to the head.
Lapikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dozer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dozer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dozer scores with a jab.
Dozer with a hook.#ROC#
Lapikov is rocked!
Frank Dozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dozer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lapikov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dozer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lapikov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Dozer!
A very excited looking Frank Dozer 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: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick wants to clinch.
Patrick tries to clinch up.
Patrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dozer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dozer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patrick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patrick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Patrick throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Dozer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Patrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dozer to keep the fight standing.
Patrick jumps guard but Dozer stands there with Patrick around his waist. Patrick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dozer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dozer pushes Patrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dozer smiles and moves away.
Frank Dozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Patrick.
Patrick wants to clinch#KD#
and Dozer counters with a beautiful punch that sends Patrick to the canvas! #ROC#
Patrick is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dozer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Patrick covers up, he's hurt! Dozer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dozer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dozer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dozer!
A victorious Frank Dozer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Saint Patrick stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came to get down, I came to get down! So get out your seat a jump around!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ford fails with the takedown.
Dozer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dozer can pounce on him.
Dozer lands with a good body shot.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dozer to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like John Ford has been cut.
Dozer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dozer. Ford falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dozer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Dozer!
Frank Dozer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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