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Event:
HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Trump steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ODonnell. That one must have hurt.#CL#
ODonnell instigates a clinch.
Trump fails to pull guard.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
ODonnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ODonnell is trying to pull guard but Trump has him pressed against the cage.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ODonnell backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ODonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell throws an elbow that misses.
ODonnell connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ODonnell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin ODonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump working aggressively here.
#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by ODonnell.
Trump wants to break free but ODonnell has control.
Trump is pressed up against the cage. ODonnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trump down to the mat. Trump avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ODonnell tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trump defends it nicely.
ODonnell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trump looks to throw the jab but ODonnell is out of range.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trump but Trump pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trump throws a jab when ODonnell was well out of range.
ODonnell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Trump stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trump wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump throws a right and a left that both miss.
ODonnell with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Trump counters by clinching up.
Trump throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ODonnell.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trump but Trump pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ODonnell.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ODonnell manages to avoid it.
ODonnell throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
ODonnell moves away from the strike by Trump. #CL#
ODonnell clinches up against the cage.
ODonnell being controlled against the cage.#BC#
ODonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump misses the jab.
ODonnell has a takedown stuffed.
Trump looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
ODonnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trump to keep the fight standing.
ODonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Trump is blocking nicely.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as ODonnell controls his hands.
#BC#
ODonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ODonnell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trump tries to avoid it but ODonnell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trump to the ground. Trump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trump throws a right and a left that ODonnell avoids nicely.
It looked like ODonnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
ODonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ODonnell scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from ODonnell.
Trump thuds a left hand into ODonnell's body.
ODonnell is breathing heavily.
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!
ODonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from ODonnell. ODonnell gets slowly back to his feet.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
ODonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ODonnell checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
ODonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
ODonnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin ODonnell has been cut.
ODonnell avoids the head kick by Trump.
Donald Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ODonnell.
ODonnell shoots in but Trump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ODonnell closes the distance and clinches up with Trump, looking for a takedown. ODonnell pushes Trump against the cage but Trump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ODonnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin ODonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - ODonnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trump is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
ODonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Trump. No joy for ODonnell on that attempt.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
ODonnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trump pinned against the cage. Trump gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump stuffs the takedown.
ODonnell slips under a jab from Trump.
ODonnell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trump looks to throw the jab but ODonnell is out of range.
ODonnell ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump slaps away a takedown attempt from ODonnell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ODonnell darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns ODonnell into the cage.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Trump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ODonnell shoots in and drives through. Trump sprawls well.#T2#
ODonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from ODonnell misses the target.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ODonnell defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Trump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trump throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ODonnell slips under a jab.
ODonnell is looking for a counter combo.
Trump looks for the body kick but ODonnell saw that one coming.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but ODonnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
ODonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ODonnell prevents a body shot from Trump.
ODonnell has Trump pushed against the cage.
ODonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
ODonnell prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ODonnell jumps guard but Trump stands there with ODonnell around his waist. ODonnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Trump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trump looks to land a combination but ODonnell avoids it well.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a takedown but Trump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ODonnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ODonnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ODonnell tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
ODonnell blocks a jab.
Trump throws out a leg kick but ODonnell moves out of range and Trump only half commits.
Trump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trump throws a right and a left that ODonnell avoids nicely.
ODonnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trump.#T4#
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
ODonnell drives through and clinches with Trump against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ODonnell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ODonnell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trump prevents it.
ODonnell blocks an uppercut.
ODonnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trump to keep the fight standing.
Trump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trump pushes ODonnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ODonnell tries to pull guard but Trump won't allow it.
ODonnell is trying to drag Trump to the mat but Trump just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Trump throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ODonnell tries to clinch up.
Trump throws a body punch but ODonnell moves out of range.
ODonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trump sprawls well. Trump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ODonnell gets slowly back to his feet.
Trump misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Trump drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
ODonnell sneaks out the side door and pushes Trump away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ODonnell darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns ODonnell into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by ODonnell. #TD#
ODonnell gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ODonnell is working away from the top position though.
Trump is holding on to half guard well.
ODonnell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trump wants to get back to his feet.
ODonnell trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ODonnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
ODonnell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trump sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ODonnell somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin ODonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
ODonnell moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC#
ODonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trump swats away the attempt to clinch by ODonnell.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ODonnell wants to clinch up but Trump keeps it at a distance.
ODonnell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ODonnell tries to clinch
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ODonnell fails to land the takedown.
ODonnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Trump gets a takedown into half guard.
ODonnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trump scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Trump not doing much here.
Trump wants to pass to mount but ODonnell is defending the position.
Trump is taking a breather. ODonnell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Colin ODonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trump winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
Post fight, an emotional Donald Trump said 'I will make America great again!'.
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Event:
HFC 71:Hellmuth vs Ragnarson
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
ODonnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ODonnell misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ODonnell moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
#CL#
Johnson rushes ODonnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is stalling here.
#TD2#
ODonnell successfully pulls guard.
ODonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but ODonnell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Johnson trying to control the action but ODonnell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson trying to work for an americana but ODonnell has managed to regain full guard.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
ODonnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
ODonnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but ODonnell has wrist control.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ODonnell pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control but ODonnell is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ODonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
ODonnell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but ODonnell is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ODonnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
ODonnell'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.
ODonnell can't get the takedown.
ODonnell keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T3#
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
ODonnell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. ODonnell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson stays in close to ODonnell's body and controls the position.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ODonnell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
ODonnell wants to control but Johnson postures up.
ODonnell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Johnson slips a nice elbow through ODonnell's hands, connecting with ODonnell's forehead.#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ODonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
ODonnell is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ODonnell wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
ODonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
ODonnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses ODonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as ODonnell tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Colin ODonnell has been cut.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Johnson pushes ODonnell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
ODonnell manages to break the clinch.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell swinging wildly here.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but ODonnell won't allow it.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson tries to break free but ODonnell pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
ODonnell breaks the clinch.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
ODonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
ODonnell looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
ODonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ODonnell can do to turn this around?
Johnson misses with the combination.
ODonnell feints the counter takedown.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ODonnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. ODonnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! ODonnell rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and ODonnell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Johnson!
A very excited looking Joe Johnson 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:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
ODonnell fails with the takedown.
Kazadorez is looking to counter punch.
Kazadorez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body kick from ODonnell.#CL2#
ODonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ODonnell leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
ODonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for ODonnell. That snapped Kazadorez's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andretii Kazadorez has been cut.#CL2#
ODonnell gets a clinch.
ODonnell has Kazadorez pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ODonnell 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.
#CL2#
ODonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazadorez is pressed up against the cage. ODonnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazadorez down to the mat. Kazadorez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
ODonnell shoots in but no luck this time.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazadorez misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and ODonnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
ODonnell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kazadorez uses from the top position.
ODonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazadorez is one step ahead there.
Kazadorez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kazadorez being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
ODonnell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
ODonnell tries to strike from the bottom.
ODonnell pulls Kazadorez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
ODonnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazadorez defends well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ODonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazadorez is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for ODonnell with that takedown attempt.
Andretii Kazadorez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kazadorez thuds his right hand into ODonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
ODonnell closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Kazadorez.
ODonnell tries to pull guard but Kazadorez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
ODonnell is looking to take this one to the mat.
ODonnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ODonnell crunches a lovely knee into Kazadorez's ribcage.#BC2#
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
ODonnell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ODonnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ODonnell looking to pass the guard. #T4#
ODonnell sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
ODonnell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ODonnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
ODonnell stands up from Kazadorez's guard - ODonnell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kazadorez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ODonnell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazadorez looks to land a right hand but ODonnell moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ODonnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kazadorez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin ODonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andretii Kazadorez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kazadorez looks to land a left hand but ODonnell moved out of range nicely.
Kazadorez misses with an uppercut.
ODonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
ODonnell clinches up against the cage.
Kazadorez prevents a takedown attempt there.
ODonnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kazadorez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if ODonnell can turn it around.#BC2#
ODonnell breaks the clinch.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazadorez tries to sprawl out of it but ODonnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazadorez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
ODonnell forces Kazadorez back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
ODonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
ODonnell pushes Kazadorez up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
ODonnell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. ODonnell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
ODonnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazadorez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
ODonnell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
ODonnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
ODonnell looking for a sweep. Not yet ODonnell, not yet.
ODonnell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazadorez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
ODonnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
ODonnell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kazadorez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ODonnell.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell fails to land the takedown.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ODonnell.
Kazadorez connects with a good right hand that stumbles ODonnell. ODonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from ODonnell - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
ODonnell goes for a double leg but Kazadorez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kazadorez continues to drive forward.
ODonnell shoots in but no luck this time.
ODonnell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kazadorez swivels and escapes.
ODonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andretii Kazadorez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazadorez swings for the body but ODonnell moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ODonnell! But no joy.
ODonnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazadorez is fending him off so far but ODonnell persists. Nope, Kazadorez circles away and we're back to standing.
ODonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ODonnell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and ODonnell duly obliges. #CUT2#
Andretii Kazadorez's cut is getting worse.
ODonnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Kazadorez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but Kazadorez shows good takedown defense.
ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazadorez.
Kazadorez throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from ODonnell. #CL2#
ODonnell has closed the distance and engaged Kazadorez in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
ODonnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
ODonnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazadorez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazadorez preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ODonnell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
ODonnell trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin ODonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andretii Kazadorez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazadorez throws a looping overhand right but ODonnell ducks down to avoid it.
ODonnell misses with a takedown attempt
and ODonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ODonnell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kazadorez counters with a straight right hand.
Kazadorez takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
ODonnell forces Kazadorez back against the cage and clinches.
ODonnell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kazadorez smiles and moves away.
Andretii Kazadorez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
ODonnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ODonnell moves away from the strike by Kazadorez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ODonnell lands a head kick!
#T1#
ODonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kazadorez throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And ODonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Kazadorez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
ODonnell ducks under a wild hook from Kazadorez.
ODonnell shoots for a takedown but Kazadorez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazadorez misses with a looping right.
Kazadorez is looking to clinch but ODonnell is avoiding it.
#CL2#
ODonnell gets a clinch.
Kazadorez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ODonnell is working for takedown but Kazadorez is calmly controlling the position for now.
ODonnell blocking some punches.
ODonnell lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazadorez won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Kazadorez is pressed up against the cage. ODonnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kazadorez down to the mat. Kazadorez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a takedown but Kazadorez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ODonnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ODonnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazadorez avoids it really well and circles away.
Andretii Kazadorez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazadorez misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and ODonnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ODonnell.
ODonnell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Kazadorez fails to land.
ODonnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kazadorez is defending well.
Kazadorez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazadorez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ODonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Kazadorez fails with an attempt to clinch.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Kazadorez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazadorez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kazadorez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazadorez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
ODonnell drives through and clinches with Kazadorez against the cage.
#TD2#
ODonnell pulls Kazadorez into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kazadorez'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.
Kazadorez trying to control the position from guard on top but ODonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
ODonnell is controlling Kazadorez's posture.
Kazadorez won't allow ODonnell to sweep him here.
Kazadorez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ODonnell 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##SUB2#
ODonnell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin ODonnell.
I've got ODonnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin ODonnell!
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Event:
HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
ODonnell misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
ODonnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
ODonnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson throws a series of punches but ODonnell moves out of range.
And ODonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
ODonnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ODonnell, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent ODonnell's takedown attempt.
Joe Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin ODonnell.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson has ODonnell pressed against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Johnson is trying to push ODonnell away but ODonnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
ODonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by ODonnell or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Colin ODonnell has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ODonnell, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Joe Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but ODonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ODonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that ODonnell avoids nicely.
And ODonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson sets himself, and ODonnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to slow ODonnell down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as ODonnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson wants to clinch up but ODonnell keeps it at a distance.
Johnson wants to clinch.
ODonnell avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ODonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch up but ODonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
ODonnell fails with a takedown attempt.
ODonnell lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
ODonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
ODonnell tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
ODonnell is stalling here.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
ODonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a series of punches but ODonnell moves out of range.
ODonnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and ODonnell counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! ODonnell thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson glances at the clock... BAM! ODonnell nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Johnson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Johnson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin ODonnell!
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