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Event:
FEN 035 Bowie vs Narushima
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kucharski blocks a jab.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski slips a jab and a cross from Buffel.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kucharski cracks Buffel with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Kucharski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buffel.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buffel blocks a jab.
Kucharski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buffel takes one to the side of the head.
Kucharski throws out a powerful jab.
Buffel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Buffel moves out of range as Kucharski strikes.
Buffel tries to counter with a clinch but Kucharski shakes him off and moves away.
Kucharski throws a hook but Buffel blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Buffel. Those never looked like landing.
Buffel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kucharski misses the target.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buffel misses with a body shot.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kucharski with a nice cross.
Kucharski tests Buffel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucharski throws a hook but Buffel avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that 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.
#R2#
A big left from Kucharski misses.
Buffel throws a counter combo.
Kucharski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buffel can do to turn this around?
Buffel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buffel slips a straight right by Kucharski.
Buffel tries to counter with a clinch but Kucharski shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel just misses with a punch to the body.
Buffel throws a head kick but Kucharski moves out of range.
#T1#
Kucharski with a jab.
Kucharski scores with a jab to the head.
Kucharski misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Buffel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kucharski pulls Buffel in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Kucharski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kucharski pulls Buffel in close to prevent any damage.
Kucharski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kucharski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kucharski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buffel tries to get to full guard but Kucharski has control of the leg.
Kucharski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Buffel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kucharski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Kucharski 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.
Kucharski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Buffel is trying to control but can't.
Buffel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buffel is looking for a sweep. Kucharski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kucharski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Buffel is rocked!#SUB#
Kucharski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buffel is still in real trouble! Can Kucharski finish him?
Buffel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Kucharski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buffel is trying to stand.
Buffel seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Kucharski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kucharski 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.
Kucharski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buffel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michal Kucharski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kucharski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buffel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kucharski winds up and cracks Buffel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kucharski lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Buffel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kucharski jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Kucharski!
Michal Kucharski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
FEN 030 Hogg vs Astra
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Buffel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buffel with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Necas rushes Buffel and presses him up against the cage.
Necas is trying to pull guard but Buffel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Necas wants to take the fight to the mat but Buffel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Necas is trying to break the clinch but Buffel is controlling him.
Necas is trying to push Buffel away but Buffel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Necas wants a takedown.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Buffel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Necas's efforts to push away.
Necas prevents a body shot from Buffel. #TD2#
Necas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Necas is trying to work for a kimura but Buffel is defending well.
Necas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Necas is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Buffel wants to control but Necas is keeping busy.
Necas is looking to advance position but Buffel won't allow it.
Buffel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Buffel looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buffel wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Necas moves into the clinch successfully.
Necas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buffel just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buffel throws a sloppy head kick and Necas moves out of range easily.
Necas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buffel throws a series of punches but Necas avoids them all with ease.
Necas unleashes a big counter combination but Buffel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Necas has closed the distance and engaged Buffel in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buffel just stands there and leans against the cage.
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 Thomas Buffel 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##CL2#
Necas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buffel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Necas backwards.
Buffel misses with a knee to the head.
Necas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Necas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buffel walks away with a smile on his face. Necas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Necas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Necas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1##CL2#
Necas gets a clinch.
Buffel works on Necas's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Necas working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buffel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Necas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Necas moves into the clinch.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Necas stalling in the clinch.
Necas can't get the takedown.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Stalling in the clinch from Buffel.
Buffel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Necas prevents a body shot from Buffel.
Necas avoiding damage.
Necas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buffel tries a body shot but Necas blocks it.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Necas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Necas is trying to drag Buffel to the mat but Buffel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Necas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buffel, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Necas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Necas manages to end up in side control.
Buffel wants to control but Necas postures up.#SU2#
Necas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jiri Necas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Buffel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Necas clinches up with Buffel and pushes him back against the cage.
Buffel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Necas up against the cage.
Buffel trying to control the position but instead, Necas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buffel into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Necas is trying to pull guard but Buffel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Necas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buffel smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Necas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Necas wants to take the fight to the mat but Buffel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Buffel tries a body shot but Necas blocks it.
Buffel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Necas up against the cage.
Buffel avoiding damage.
Necas can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Buffel stops a takedown attempt from Necas.
Stalling in the clinch from Buffel.
Necas has Buffel pressed against the cage.
Necas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buffel pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Buffel.
Buffel throws a low kick but Necas avoids it.
Thomas Buffel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buffel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Necas clinches up with Buffel and pushes him back against the cage.
Jiri Necas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buffel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buffel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necas fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Buffel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buffel 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jiri Necas!
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Event:
FEN 027 Ponting vs Alvarez
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hofmann throws the kick towards the body but Buffel avoids it.
It looked like Buffel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Hofmann takes the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buffel avoiding damage as Hofmann throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Hofmann breaks the clinch.
Hofmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hofmann fails with the takedown#TD#
and Buffel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hofmann won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Buffel tries for a kimura but Hofmann is defending well.
Buffel lands some shots froms side control.
Buffel wants to control but Hofmann is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Hofmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buffel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Buffel trying to control the action but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
Buffel tries to stand but Hofmann is controlling his head.
Hofmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buffel not doing much here.
#T3#
Buffel is looking to take a break and control but Hofmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hofmann wants to get back to his feet.
Hofmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buffel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buffel trying to control the action but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buffel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hofmann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hofmann is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hofmann.
Buffel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hofmann.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Hofmann.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buffel as he avoids it easily.
Buffel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hofmann fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hofmann closes the distance and pushes Buffel back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buffel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Thomas Buffel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hofmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buffel throws a quick counter head kick but Hofmann was just out of range.
Hofmann throws a low kick, looking for Buffel's leg but Buffel calmly moves out of range.
Buffel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas Buffel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hofmann has his takedown stuffed
and Buffel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hofmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buffel checks it well. #TD2#
Hofmann shoots in and gets a takedown into Buffel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buffel pulls Hofmann in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Buffel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hofmann passes into half guard.
Buffel trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Buffel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Buffel looking for submissions off his back.
Hofmann wants to take a breather but Buffel is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buffel gets full guard.
Thomas Buffel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buffel is looking to stand up but Hofmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Buffel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Buffel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hofmann!
Buffel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hofmann is looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Buffel has hold of Hofmann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hofmann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Buffel tries to control but Hofmann wriggling away.
Hofmann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buffel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hofmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buffel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hofmann is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hofmann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buffel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hofmann because Buffel loaded up on that one.
Hofmann tries to hold on but Buffel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Buffel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hofmann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hofmann shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Buffel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Buffel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hofmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buffel's waist but Buffel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hofmann off to one side.
Hofmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buffel appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Hofmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buffel is trying to defend but Hofmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buffel regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Hofmann won't allow Buffel to sweep him here. #T1#
Buffel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hofmann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hofmann has a closed guard, preventing Buffel from standing up.
Buffel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hofmann is retaining full guard.
Buffel looking to sit in guard and control but Hofmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hofmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Buffel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Hofmann scoring with some ground and pound.
Buffel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Buffel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Buffel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buffel looking to control.
#T3#
Buffel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hofmann is one step ahead there.
Buffel trying to control the position.
Buffel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Buffel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hofmann shoots in but Buffel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Hofmann.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hofmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buffel swivels and escapes.
Hofmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buffel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hofmann. #CL2#
Hofmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Todd Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buffel gets underhooks to prevent Hofmann's takedown attempt.
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 Thomas Buffel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buffel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Buffel!
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Event:
FEN 023 Boothe vs Hogg
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Czerwinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel slips a jab and a cross from Czerwinski.
Czerwinski throws a lazy head kick
and Buffel counters with a three punch combo that has Czerwinski backing up. Czerwinski nods at Buffel to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Buffel takes a swing at Czerwinski's ribcage but misses.
Buffel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Czerwinski throws a right hand that Buffel ducks under and follows up with a left that Buffel also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Buffel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buffel swinging wildly here.
As Buffel looks to move away, Czerwinski throws a big counter combo but Buffel just gets out of the way.#T2#
Buffel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czerwinski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Buffel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Czerwinski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Buffel dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Czerwinski tries to buck Buffel off but Buffel is having none of it.
Buffel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Buffel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Buffel lands a couple of good shots and Czerwinski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Czerwinski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Buffel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czerwinski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Buffel gets his hands free as Czerwinski looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buffel loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Czerwinski hold on?
#ES#
Czerwinski manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Czerwinski throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Buffel counters with a single leg into guard. Czerwinski didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Buffel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Czerwinski avoids a kick to the body.
Buffel misses with a body kick.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buffel misses with a body kick.
Klemens Czerwinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czerwinski throws a front kick aimed at Buffel's knee but Buffel avoids it well. #T1#
Czerwinski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buffel misses with a double jab
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Buffel misses with the combination.
As Buffel looks to move away, Czerwinski throws a big counter combo but Buffel just gets out of the way.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Buffel. Czerwinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Czerwinski is looking for a counter combo.
Czerwinski connects with a solid leg kick.
Buffel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Buffel throws a head kick but Czerwinski moves out of range.
Buffel throws a sloppy head kick and Czerwinski moves out of range easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Buffel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Czerwinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buffel.
Buffel wants to counter with a clinch but Czerwinski pushes him away.
Czerwinski throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Buffel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Czerwinski pushes Buffel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Czerwinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buffel backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Czerwinski scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buffel throws an off balance right hand
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klemens Czerwinski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Czerwinski.
Buffel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Czerwinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Buffel thinks about the counter body kick.
Czerwinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel throws a lazy head kick
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Czerwinski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Buffel misses.
Czerwinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Czerwinski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Czerwinski misses with a head kick.
Buffel feints the counter takedown.#T2#
A combination from Czerwinski does no damage.
Czerwinski throws a right and a left that Buffel avoids nicely.
Buffel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Buffel misses with a wild body shot.
Czerwinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
A combination from Buffel does no damage.
Klemens Czerwinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Buffel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buffel throws a series of punches but Czerwinski avoids them all with ease.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buffel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
A good leg kick by Czerwinski.
Czerwinski lands a leg kick that knocks Buffel off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Czerwinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Czerwinski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klemens Czerwinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Czerwinski 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klemens Czerwinski!
During a confident post fight interview, Klemens Czerwinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FEN 017 Heavy MMA
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hofmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buffel circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Buffel as Hofmann shoots in.
Buffel attempts a counter takedown but Hofmann avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Hofmann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buffel is adopting a defensive guard.
Hofmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buffel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Buffel is looking for a triangle here but Hofmann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SU2#
Hofmann decides to stand back up. Hofmann steps back and let's Buffel get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hofmann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buffel to the mat! Buffel manages to get full guard.
Buffel wants to get back to his feet but Hofmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hofmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buffel seems keen to control Hofmann's posture.
Buffel being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Buffel.
Buffel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buffel wants to stand and escape but Hofmann is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hofmann.
It looked like Buffel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Hofmann.#T3##CL2#
Hofmann darts in and clinches Buffel up against the cage.
Hofmann is trying to pull guard but Buffel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hofmann jumps guard but Buffel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buffel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buffel trying to control the position but instead, Hofmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buffel into the cage.
Hofmann managing to block the knees to the body from Buffel.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buffel prevents Hofmann from breaking the clinch.
Hofmann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hofmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buffel tries a knee to the head but Hofmann blocks it.
Buffel pushes Hofmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hofmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Hofmann gets control of Buffel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hofmann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buffel throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Hofmann dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Hofmann clinches up with Buffel and pushes him back against the cage.
Buffel trying to land knees to the body.
Buffel throws an elbow that misses.
Hofmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buffel can't find room to land a body shot as Hofmann controls the action.
#BC2#
Hofmann breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hofmann.
Buffel appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hofmann rushes Buffel and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Buffel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hofmann is defending well for now.
Buffel works on Hofmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but Buffel holds him up against the cage and eventually Hofmann drops back down to his feet.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Hofmann.
Buffel tries to land knees in the clinch but Hofmann avoids the damage to the body.
Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buffel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hofmann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buffel wants to stall.
Buffel lands a right hand. #T2#
Hofmann wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Hofmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hofmann is defended easily by Buffel.
Hofmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hofmann dives in for a single leg takedown but Buffel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buffel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buffel leaves Hofmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Hofmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Buffel throws a big counter combination but Hofmann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hofmann is breathing heavily.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buffel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Hofmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buffel's half guard.
Todd Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buffel is trying to stand.
Buffel tries to get to full guard but Hofmann has control of the leg. #T4#
Buffel moves into full guard.
Buffel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Buffel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buffel has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hofmann preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Buffel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hofmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buffel stops a takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Hofmann blocking some punches.
Hofmann tries to break the clinch but Buffel is controlling the position.
Hofmann has Buffel pushed against the cage.
Hofmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buffel just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann avoiding damage as Buffel throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Hofmann pulls guard.
Buffel wanted to stand there but Hofmann had control of the position. #T1#
Buffel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hofmann's guard. #SUB#
Buffel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hofmann is just riding it out for now. Buffel eventually gives up the hold.
Buffel wants to pass the guard but Hofmann is defending well.
Hofmann is not content to let Buffel control the position.
Buffel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buffel wants to take a breather but Hofmann is having none of it.
Hofmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Hofmann won't allow Buffel to pass to mount.
Buffel is looking to take a break and control but Hofmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Buffel is looking for a kimura but Hofmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buffel to get the leverage. #T3#
Buffel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hofmann controls his leg.
Well, if Buffel 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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buffel's waist but Buffel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hofmann off to one side.
Buffel is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Hofmann.
Hofmann looks for a takedown but Buffel sprawls well.
Buffel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hofmann.
Buffel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buffel but Buffel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buffel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hofmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Hofmann moves into the clinch.
Buffel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hofmann.
Hofmann stalling against the cage.
Buffel looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hofmann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hofmann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Buffel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buffel 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Buffel!
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