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Event:
OFC 259: Guardians
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ponens swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Ponens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ponens showed some decent athleticism there.
Ponens lands with a punch from half guard.
Ponens wants to take a breather but Cook is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cook's head.
Cook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ponens.
Ponens looks to land a strike but Cook avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Cook pulls Ponens in close to his closed guard and prevents Ponens from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cook is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ponens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Ponens 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.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook throws an elbow that misses. Ponens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cook's guard. Nice move by Ponens!#REVR#
Cook wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ponens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ponens throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Ponens is proving a slippery customer.
Ponens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ponens.
Cook is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cook is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Cook has gone for a leg lock! Ponens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cook's guard.#REVR##T3#
Cook pulls Ponens in close to prevent any damage.
Ponens trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cook will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponens is one step ahead there.
Cook strikes from his own guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ponens is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.
Cook wants to sweep here but Ponens controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ponens landing some decent shots from guard.
Cook thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponens is one step ahead there.
Ponens throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modus Ponens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Ponens closes the distance and clinches.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponens.
Cook has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Cook turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cook manages to end up in side control.
Cook tries to advance to mount but Ponens denies him.
The ground and pound from Cook seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cook throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cook looking to control but instead Ponens has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1#
Cook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponens trying to control but Cook postures up.
Cook is trying to control the action in half guard but Ponens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cook trying to control the action but Ponens is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ponens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cook with the ground and pound but Ponens uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ponens trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
Cook lands a couple of elbows.
Cook trying to control but Ponens is working from the bottom.
Cook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ponens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponens keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Cook throwing strikes from guard but Ponens blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ponens fails to land the takedown.
Ponens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Cook throws a body kick that misses.
Ponens tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cook manages to circle out of the way.
Ponens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ponens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cook will feel that in the morning.
Cook slaps away a takedown attempt from Ponens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Modus Ponens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ponens tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cook stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Cook gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ponens counters with a single leg into guard. Cook didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Cook is looking for a triangle but Ponens pushes his legs off easily.
Ponens is in close to Cook's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ponens won't allow Cook to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) inform us that Cook has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ponens landing with the ground and pound.
Cook wants to sweep here but Ponens controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ponens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cook tries to clinch but Ponens is having none of it.
Ponens shoots and misses
and Cook counters with a straight right hand.
James Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Ponens counters with a three punch combo that has Cook backing up. Cook nods at Ponens to acknowledge the strikes.
Cook blocks a head kick by Ponens.
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!
Cook misses with a looping left.
Cook misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Ponens.
A head kick by Cook misses #CL#
and Ponens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ponens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Cook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ponens backwards.
Cook wants a takedown but no success here.
Ponens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponens tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Ponens back against the cage.
Cook is pressed up against the cage. Ponens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cook down to the mat. Cook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ponens doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Ponens throws a right hand that misses
and Cook counters with a two punch combo.
Ponens is looking to clinch.
Ponens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cook displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cook throws a series of punches but Ponens avoids them all with ease.
Ponens moves out of range of the body kick from Cook.
Ponens fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Ponens fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Ponens has Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens pushes off an throws an elbow but Cook leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cook wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Ponens.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook is trying to break free.
Ponens lands with a left to the head.
Cook changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ponens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cook stalks Ponens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ponens's face. Ponens staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut lands for Ponens. That snapped Cook's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cook crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ponens - the referee stops the clock and Cook gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ponens. Cook manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Cook throws a series of punches but Ponens moves out of range.
Cook misses with a few strikes there.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Ponens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Ponens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ponens lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ponens darts in and clinches Cook up against the cage.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but Ponens has him pressed against the cage.
Ponens misses with a body punch.
Ponens has Cook pressed against the cage, preventing Cook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ponens.
A left hand lands to the body for Ponens.
Cook takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens. #T4#
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Cook shrugs off.
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!
Ponens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ponens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponens misses with an elbow strike.
Cook blocks the elbow strike.
Cook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ponens after a bit of a struggle.
Modus Ponens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cook.
A left hand lands to the body for Ponens.
Cook tries to work over Ponens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponens blocking some punches.
Cook changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ponens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ponens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Ponens finds it's target.
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 Modus Ponens.
I think Ponens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Modus Ponens!
Modus Ponens decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Ponens misses.
Ponens is looking to land body kicks.
Freeman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ponens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Freeman misses its intended target.
Freeman cracks Ponens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ponens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Freeman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ponens's head.
Freeman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ponens's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ponens or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman, which made it look bad.
Freeman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Freeman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ponens under the eye.
Ponens scores with a hook.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponens walks into a stiff left hand from Freeman.#T1#
Freeman throws a series of punches but Ponens avoids them all with ease.
Ponens tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Freeman manages to circle out of the way.
Freeman connects with a body shot that sends Ponens's belly button to the back.
Ponens throws an overhand right that lands on Freeman's shoulder, as Freeman tries to avoid the shot.
Freeman scores with a hook.
Ponens moves out of range of the strikes.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Modus Ponens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ponens in his tracks. #ROC2#
Ponens is rocked!
Freeman drops Ponens with a naaaaasty hook - Ponens is in real trouble here! Freeman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavin Freeman!
Gavin Freeman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Modus Ponens spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.
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Event:
OFC 243: Black Christmas V
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Ponens slips a jab and a cross from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot that snaps Ponens's head back.
LaCrosse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
LaCrosse looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponens is just out of range.
Ponens tries to counter with a clinch but LaCrosse shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
LaCrosse gets tackled into the cage by Ponens. Ponens maintains the clinch.
Ponens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LaCrosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ponens throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a damaging elbow.
LaCrosse 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
LaCrosse blocks an elbow strike.
Ponens lands an uppercut.
Ponens pushes LaCrosse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LaCrosse tries to work over Ponens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Ponens in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCrosse. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from LaCrosse.
A right hand to the body from LaCrosse.
Ponens avoids the elbow strike from LaCrosse, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from LaCrosse as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponens throws an elbow but misses.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ponens or not.
LaCrosse misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside that Ponens shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Modus Ponens's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ponens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
Ponens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ponens backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponens throws an elbow but misses.
LaCrosse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ponens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from LaCrosse - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponens blocks an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that LaCrosse shrugs off.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that LaCrosse shrugs off.
LaCrosse scores with a shot to the side of Ponens's head.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaCrosse avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponens.
LaCrosse lands a left hand.
LaCrosse misses with an elbow strike.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Ponens in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Modus Ponens's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from LaCrosse.
Ponens is working for takedown but LaCrosse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ponens takes a shot to the head.
Ponens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaCrosse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
Modus Ponens's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
LaCrosse dodges an elbow strike from Ponens.
#T3##KD#
LaCrosse drops Ponens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ponens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Ponens is rocked!
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
Ponens is still on wobbly legs! Can LaCrosse finish him?
LaCrosse lands with a short shot to the head.
Ponens lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponens just misses with a elbow thrown towards LaCrosse's brow.
Ponens presses LaCrosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LaCrosse avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponens.#TD2#
Ponens wants the takedown. LaCrosse is fighting it off but Ponens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LaCrosse's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ponens throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponens seems to have recovered his senses.
LaCrosse controlling Ponens's posture.
Ponens looking to sit in guard and control but LaCrosse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ponens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponens tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ponens is still trying to improve position.
LaCrosse trying to control but Ponens is working from the bottom.
Ponens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaCrosse controls the pace.
LaCrosse tries to free his leg and advance position but Ponens is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaCrosse wants to control from the top but Ponens keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge LaCrosse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - LaCrosse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaCrosse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaCrosse misses with a hook. Ponens ducked under it nicely.
LaCrosse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaCrosse fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaCrosse looks to clinch
and Ponens counters with a straight right hand.
Ponens walks into a stiff left hand from LaCrosse.
Ponens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ponens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LaCrosse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ponens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up.
Ponens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1##TD2#
Ponens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ponens working the ground and pound.
Ponens scoring with punches and elbows.
Ponens in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaCrosse defending against the ground and pound.
Ponens throws an elbow but LaCrosse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ponens lands a few punches from side control.
Ponens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ponens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ponens lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear LaCrosse down.
#T2#
Ponens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
LaCrosse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaCrosse tries to get out of the position.
LaCrosse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ponens.
Ponens working the ground and pound but LaCrosse is defending the strikes.
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Ponens easily there. Ponens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.
An elbow from Ponens crashes against the mat.
LaCrosse regains half guard, as Ponens was trying to land strikes.
Ponens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaCrosse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ponens. #T3#
LaCrosse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ponens.
Ponens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ponens wants to pass the guard but LaCrosse is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ponens misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Ponens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. LaCrosse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ponens is in LaCrosse's guard.
LaCrosse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponens on the ground.
Ponens wants to control from the top but LaCrosse keeps moving.
Ponens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Ponens postures up in LaCrosse's guard and throws a big left but LaCrosse blocks it.
LaCrosse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponens is one step ahead there.
Ponens throwing strikes but missing.
LaCrosse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ponens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ponens in side control, throwing shots but LaCrosse defends.
Ponens in side control, throwing shots but LaCrosse defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Modus Ponens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Modus Ponens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ponens.
Ponens misses with an uppercut.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ponens clinches with his opponent.
LaCrosse pushes Ponens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaCrosse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Modus Ponens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Judge LaCrosse!
In defeat, Modus Ponens stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Newell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.#TD#
Ponens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Newell's guard.#SUB2#
Ponens has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ponens is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newell pulls down on the head and he's put Ponens to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Duke Newell!
Modus Ponens spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.
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Event:
Holmgang 16
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Wieneke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ponens dodges the punch combination from Wieneke.
Ponens wants to counter the offense by Wieneke and move into the clinch position.
Wieneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Ponens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ponens.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Wieneke shrugs off. #BC#
Wieneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wieneke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Wieneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponens.
#TD2#
Ponens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ponens wants to pass to mount but Wieneke is defending the position. #SUB#
Wieneke looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wieneke actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Ponens is looking to advance position but Wieneke won't allow it. #SUB#
Wieneke actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Ponens.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ponens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wieneke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Wieneke is rocked!
Ponens is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wieneke is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ponens fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wieneke from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ponens! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modus Ponens!
After the fight, Modus Ponens 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:
Holmgang 8
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponens wants to counter the offense by Hug and move into the clinch position.
Ponens lands an overhand right.
Ponens lands a jab to Hug's midsection.
Hug throws a head kick but Ponens moves out of range.
Ponens takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Modus Ponens has been cut.
Hug throws a series of punches but Ponens moves out of range.
Andy Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hug tries to move into range but Ponens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ponens lands a right hook to the body.
Hug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ponens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hug misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Ponens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Ponens moves into the clinch.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hug wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponens won't allow it.
Ponens lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ponens as the two fighters clinch.
Hug is breathing heavily.
Ponens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hug wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Ponens lands an elbow that stopped Hug in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Andy Hug has been cut.
Ponens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponens gets through Hug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ponens.
Still in the clinch, Ponens scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Hug is rocked!#TD2#
Ponens has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hug regains guard immediately.
Hug is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ponens dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ponens working the ground and pound.
Oh Hug is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponens in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hug looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ponens turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modus Ponens!
A less than humble Modus Ponens misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sigorsson misses the body punch #CL2#
and Ponens holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Ponens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Sigorsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ponens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sigorsson's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ponens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ponens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sigorsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ponens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sigorsson wants to sweep here but Ponens controlling him for the moment.
Ponens stands up over Sigorsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponens throwing strikes from guard but Sigorsson blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ponens throws a sloppy strike and Sigorsson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ponens is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sigorsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gunnar Sigorsson!
In defeat, Modus Ponens stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.
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Event:
GKNY 70 - Brewer V Gumption
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Ponens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man shoots for a takedown but Ponens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ponens moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.#CL2#
Man takes the fight into the clinch.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Man is trying to pull guard but Ponens has him pressed against the cage.
Modus Ponens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Ponens is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ponens down to the mat. Ponens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Ponens shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skeng Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ponens instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ponens lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Ponens throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ponens lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Skeng Man has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ponens.
Man looks winded!
Ponens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ponens pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ponens lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Ponens.
Man is trying to drag Ponens to the mat but Ponens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Ponens has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Man clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man tries to escape the position.
Ponens is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Man tries to roll but Ponens sticks to his back.
#T2#
Ponens looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Man tries to roll but Ponens sticks to his back.
Ponens lands a shot to the body.
Man breaks Ponens's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ponens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Ponens blocks nicely.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponens looking to control.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ponens is keeping the position for now.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Ponens blocks nicely. #T3#
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ponens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Man drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ponens dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Man has his feet on Ponens's thighs here. He's pushed Ponens off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ponens screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skeng Man!
Skeng Man gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Modus Ponens had this to say: 'What happened ? I'll be back and learn from this'.
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Event:
RFC 3: Cats & Dogs
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponens.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ponens tries to counter by clinching up but Daniels breaks away and moves out of range.
Ponens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels misses with a right hand
and Ponens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ponens slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
We've been told by Ponens's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ponens fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Ponens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Daniels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ponens. That one must have hurt.
No luck for Ponens with that takedown attempt.
Daniels unleashes a big counter combination but Ponens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taj Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponens throws out a powerful jab.
Daniels connects with a right hand. Ponens shakes it off.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Ponens counters by clinching up.
Daniels stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Ponens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ponens manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Daniels tries to bench press Ponens off him but Ponens keeps the position.
Ponens scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ponens scoring with punches from side control.
Ponens prevents Daniels from escaping the position.
Ponens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Daniels taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ponens working the body and head with strikes.
Ponens cracks Daniels with a big right hand but Daniels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Daniels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ponens in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ponens scoring with punches and elbows.
Daniels is trying to control Ponens's posture but Ponens avoids it.
Ponens lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#
Daniels is rocked!
Ponens in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Daniels looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ponens turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modus Ponens!
Modus Ponens retains his light heavyweight title!
Modus Ponens tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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