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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 3848 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 1729 p4p, 0 weight class). Skovgaard comes to the cage accompanied by Second Reality. Drahomir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outspoken. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Dalibor Drahomir!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Skovgaard or perhaps it was just good defense by Drahomir, which made it look bad.
Drahomir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drahomir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skovgaard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skovgaard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drahomir is defending well.
Drahomir prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Skovgaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drahomir is trying to drag Skovgaard to the mat but Skovgaard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skovgaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skovgaard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drahomir regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (0) Drahomir
Skovgaard stopping the sweep attempt from Drahomir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drahomir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skovgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Drahomir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drahomir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drahomir looking to control.
Drahomir wants to control the position but Skovgaard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Skovgaard trying to control the action but Drahomir is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking to advance position but Drahomir won't allow it.
Skovgaard wants to control but Drahomir is keeping him busy.
Drahomir trying to control here.
Skovgaard tries to pass to full mount but Drahomir defends it.
Skovgaard wants to control but Drahomir is keeping him busy.
Drahomir has his hands clasped together around Skovgaard's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir is not content to let Skovgaard control the position.
Skovgaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drahomir wants to improve his position but Skovgaard is controlling well.
Drahomir trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir keeping control of the position.
Drahomir tries to roll over but Skovgaard keeps him under control.
Drahomir controlling the position well.
Skovgaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Drahomir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking to stall here but Drahomir recovers full guard.
Drahomir wants to hit a switch here but Skovgaard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drahomir there! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (0) Drahomir
Drahomir stops Skovgaard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (8) vs (0) Drahomir
A lull in the action here.
Skovgaard not allowing Drahomir to control his hands.
Skovgaard is hanging on to Drahomir's back as he tries to escape.
Drahomir trying to control the action but Skovgaard just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wants to control the position but Drahomir frees himself and scrambles - Skovgaard manages to regain control in side control.
Drahomir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Drahomir is controlling Skovgaard's trapped leg to prevent Skovgaard from advancing to side control.
Skovgaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drahomir is just riding it out for now. Skovgaard eventually gives up the hold.
Skovgaard wants to take a breather but Drahomir is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir keeping hold of Skovgaard's head, controlling as best he can.
Skovgaard is looking to advance position but Drahomir won't allow it.
Skovgaard prevents Drahomir from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wants to advance to full mount but Drahomir doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drahomir holds on and takes a little breather.
Drahomir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Drahomir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Drahomir is keeping the position.
Drahomir pulls Skovgaard in close to prevent any damage.
Skovgaard trying to control but Drahomir is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drahomir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skovgaard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drahomir's guard.
Drahomir wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (11) vs (0) Drahomir
Skovgaard avoids the attempt from Drahomir to control.
Drahomir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skovgaard fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir tries to hold on but Skovgaard pushes him away.
Skovgaard mounts Drahomir! Really nice guard pass there!
Skovgaard fails to take his opponent's back.
Drahomir is looking to get to half guard.
Skovgaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drahomir is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (11) vs (2) Drahomir
Skovgaard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (13) vs (2) Drahomir
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Drahomir is keeping the position.
Skovgaard is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skovgaard takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Valentin Skovgaard is the new light heavyweight champion!
Valentin Skovgaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 3874 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donal Noye (ranked 6373 p4p, 0 weight class). Skovgaard's entrance music is Second Reality. A fine choice. Noye is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Horse the Band - Cutsman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Donal Noye!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skovgaard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noye sprawls well. Noye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skovgaard gets slowly back to his feet.
Skovgaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (0) Noye
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noye has Skovgaard pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Noye is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard is working hard here to advance position.
Skovgaard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skovgaard wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Noye is keeping the position.
Skovgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Noye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skovgaard is looking to advance position but Noye has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (4) Noye
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard can't escape the position.
Noye tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skovgaard tries to improve his position but instead Noye has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (2) vs (7) Noye
Noye just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Noye doesn't have the hooks in and Skovgaard manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (4) vs (7) Noye
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard trying to control but Noye is working from the bottom.
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skovgaard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Noye's guard.
Skovgaard wants to control but Noye is keeping him busy.
Skovgaard prevents Noye from improving his position.
Skovgaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noye keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Noye is defending well.
Skovgaard content to control rather than advance.
Skovgaard is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard trying to move into half guard but instead Noye has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (4) vs (9) Noye
Skovgaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skovgaard wants to hit a switch here but Noye passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skovgaard there! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (4) vs (12) Noye
Skovgaard tries to reverse the position but Noye maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (6) vs (12) Noye
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skovgaard controls the pace.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard trying to control but Noye is working from the bottom.
Noye wants to hit a switch here but Skovgaard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Noye there! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (9) vs (12) Noye
Skovgaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Noye tries to hold on but Skovgaard postures up.
Skovgaard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Noye is holding on tight.
Skovgaard is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Noye is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (12) vs (12) Noye
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Noye's chin but Noye turns very nicely into Skovgaard's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Noye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (14) Noye
Noye won't allow Skovgaard to sweep him here.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position but Noye postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard 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.
Skovgaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noye is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skovgaard is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (14) vs (14) Noye
Skovgaard won't allow Noye to sweep him here.
Skovgaard wants to control from the top but Noye keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard pushing down on Noye's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skovgaard is just content to waste time from the top position. Noye takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Noye is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Noye controls Skovgaard momentarily but Skovgaard frees himself.
Noye is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skovgaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Noye is retaining full guard.
Noye can't keep his opponent in guard - Skovgaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skovgaard is pushing down on Noye's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noye is fighting to maintain full guard but Skovgaard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skovgaard wants to pass to mount but Noye is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Skovgaard gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Skovgaard takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Skovgaard made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 3854 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 2622 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Skovgaard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Second Reality. On his way into the cage it seems that Valentin Skovgaard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Valentin Skovgaard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marfaker shoots in for a takedown but Skovgaard shows good takedown defense.
Skovgaard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marfaker is pressed up against the cage. Skovgaard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marfaker down to the mat. Marfaker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skovgaard shoots in looking for a takedown. Marfaker tries to sprawl out of it but Skovgaard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marfaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marfaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skovgaard is fending him off so far but Marfaker persists. Nope, Skovgaard circles away and we're back to standing.
Skovgaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marfaker tries to avoid it but Skovgaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marfaker to the ground. Marfaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Skovgaard. 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.
Skovgaard closes the distance and clinches up with Marfaker, looking for a takedown. Skovgaard pushes Marfaker against the cage but Marfaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skovgaard dives in for a single leg takedown but Marfaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skovgaard looks for a takedown but Marfaker sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skovgaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Marfaker with that takedown attempt.
Skovgaard pushes Marfaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Skovgaard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marfaker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marfaker gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (4) Marfaker
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is not content to let Marfaker control the position.
Skovgaard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skovgaard is looking to reverse the position.
Skovgaard sneaks back into half guard.
Marfaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skovgaard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skovgaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker stays in close to Skovgaard's body and controls the position.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marfaker trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Skovgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marfaker is one step ahead there.
Marfaker slips nicely into half guard.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marfaker trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Marfaker controlling from the top position.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Marfaker from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marfaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skovgaard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marfaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (4) Marfaker
Marfaker is trying to control the position but Skovgaard postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marfaker is keeping the position for now.
Marfaker 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.
Skovgaard forces his way into half guard.
Marfaker is not content to let Skovgaard control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to get back to full guard.
Marfaker is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Skovgaard has latched onto it... Big trouble! Skovgaard pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Marfaker is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Skovgaard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Skovgaard!
An out of breath and clearly excited Valentin Skovgaard thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 3779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Silva (ranked 6319 p4p, 0 weight class). Skovgaard's entrance music is Second Reality. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Skovgaard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (0) Silva
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skovgaard is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard preventing the sweep.
Skovgaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva controls Skovgaard momentarily but Skovgaard frees himself.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva working a defensive guard but Skovgaard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (0) Silva
Skovgaard tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
Skovgaard tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silva tries to bench press Skovgaard off him but Skovgaard keeps the position.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva wants to control but Skovgaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva won't allow Skovgaard to pass to mount.
Skovgaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skovgaard is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Skovgaard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (0) Silva
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Skovgaard isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Skovgaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skovgaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Skovgaard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Skovgaard postures up.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Skovgaard keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva wants to control but Skovgaard postures up.
Skovgaard has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skovgaard (10) vs (0) Silva
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard passes into side control, despite Silva's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (13) vs (0) Silva
Skovgaard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Skovgaard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skovgaard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva wants to control the action here but instead Skovgaard manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (16) vs (0) Silva
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Silva tries to hold on but Skovgaard pushes him away.
Skovgaard fails to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard controlling from mount.
Skovgaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Skovgaard avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Skovgaard is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Skovgaard trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skovgaard pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is staying active underneath Skovgaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is controlling Skovgaard's trapped leg to prevent Skovgaard from advancing to side control.
Skovgaard is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Skovgaard keeps him under control.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skovgaard controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skovgaard to get the leverage.
Skovgaard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva wants to control but Skovgaard is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Skovgaard is staying active.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Skovgaard is working hard here to advance position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Skovgaard postures up.
Skovgaard being controlled here momentarily.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Skovgaard from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva wants to improve his position but Skovgaard is controlling well.
Silva trying to hold on to Skovgaard's head to control him but Skovgaard postures up.
Skovgaard wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Skovgaard has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (19) vs (0) Silva
Silva prevents Skovgaard from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skovgaard takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
Valentin Skovgaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 2261 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 2140 p4p, 262 weight class). Skovgaard's entrance music is Second Reality. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skovgaard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson moves into full guard.
Skovgaard is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (2) Jackson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Skovgaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (4) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Skovgaard from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (4) vs (4) Jackson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Skovgaard working a defensive guard here.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Skovgaard is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Skovgaard, not yet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Skovgaard has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skovgaard being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skovgaard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Skovgaard in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (6) vs (4) Jackson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skovgaard passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (9) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Skovgaard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skovgaard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skovgaard's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skovgaard (9) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Skovgaard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard fending off the submission attempt from Jackson.
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jackson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Skovgaard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Skovgaard right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Skovgaard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jackson tightening his grip on Skovgaard, looking for the choke.
Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Skovgaard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hold on to the position here but Skovgaard rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jackson trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Jackson won't allow Skovgaard to sweep him here.
Skovgaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skovgaard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Skovgaard's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (9) vs (11) Jackson
Skovgaard tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Skovgaard (9) vs (13) Jackson
Jackson is stalling here but it's allowed Skovgaard to get half guard.
Skovgaard trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson trying to control the action but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skovgaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Skovgaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Skovgaard, not yet.
Skovgaard looking to control.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Skovgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skovgaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skovgaard is keeping the position for now.
Well,Skovgaard is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Skovgaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Skovgaard is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Jackson trying to control from Skovgaard's half guard. Skovgaard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skovgaard wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Skovgaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Skovgaard defends the submission attempt.
Skovgaard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Skovgaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skovgaard sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 13 to 9.
Kamden Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Skovgaard throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith walks into a jab.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Smith.
Skovgaard works Smith's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard scores with a kick to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skovgaard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Skovgaard tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skovgaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Skovgaard circles away.
#T1#
Smith moves out of range as Skovgaard throws a body kick.
Skovgaard takes one to the side of the head.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith slips a jab from Skovgaard.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skovgaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Skovgaard moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skovgaard connects with a nice looking jab.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A big left from Skovgaard misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skovgaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Skovgaard catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Skovgaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skovgaard throws a shot to the body.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skovgaard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skovgaard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skovgaard. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith throws a head kick but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Skovgaard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skovgaard wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Skovgaard steps away.
Nice cross by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Skovgaard misses with a hook.
Skovgaard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Skovgaard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Skovgaard connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skovgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Skovgaard jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Good leg kick by Skovgaard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
Smith is holding his hands too far apart here. Skovgaard throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Smith is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 2150 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Goose (ranked 3003 p4p, 0 weight class). Skovgaard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Second Reality. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skovgaard or perhaps it was just good defense by Goose , which made it look bad.
Goose wants to counter the offense by Skovgaard and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Goose . No joy for Skovgaard on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skovgaard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Skovgaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goose moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skovgaard clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard is working for takedown but Goose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goose goes for a takedown attempt but Skovgaard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skovgaard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goose avoids it really well and circles away.
Goose closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard can't get the takedown.
Goose has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skovgaard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (4) Goose
Goose keeps control of the position easily here as Skovgaard tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard trying to control the hands but Goose breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goose is trying to stick to Skovgaard's back but Skovgaard is turning into Goose . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goose 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skovgaard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (4) Goose
Skovgaard slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard uses his free foot to push down on Goose 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goose . Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (4) Goose
Skovgaard is trying to take his opponent's back.
Goose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard wants to control but Goose has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goose won't allow Skovgaard to pass to mount.
Skovgaard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goose 's thigh. Goose counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goose keeping moving, preventing Skovgaard from controlling successfully.
Skovgaard looking to sit in guard and control but Goose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (6) Goose
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (7) vs (6) Goose
Goose keeping full guard, as Skovgaard tries to pass.
Goose controlling Skovgaard's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goose is keeping the position for now.
Skovgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Goose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goose can't keep his opponent in guard - Skovgaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skovgaard tries to pass to full mount but Goose defends it.
Skovgaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skovgaard trying to control from Goose 's half guard. Goose has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skovgaard is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goose trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
Goose wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
Skovgaard passes Goose 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skovgaard trying to control the action but Goose is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goose won't allow Skovgaard to pass to mount.
Skovgaard prevents Goose from improving his position.
Skovgaard is looking to pass Goose 's guard but actually Goose recovers to full guard.
Goose keeping full guard, as Skovgaard tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard looking to sit in guard and control but Goose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (7) vs (8) Goose
Skovgaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goose defends it easily.
Skovgaard wants to sweep here but Goose controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goose has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (7) vs (11) Goose
You can see the frustration on Skovgaard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Skovgaard's face as Goose controls the position.
Skovgaard is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goose 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Skovgaard wants to get back to full guard but Goose has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (7) vs (14) Goose
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skovgaard is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goose wins on points by 14 to 7.
A relieved looking Kyle Goose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 2135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yen Askren (ranked 2286 p4p, 0 weight class). Skovgaard comes to the cage accompanied by Second Reality. Askren has chosen Hello from the Askren Side as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yen Askren was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yen Askren!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Askren rushes Skovgaard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skovgaard tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skovgaard goes for a takedown attempt but Askren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skovgaard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Skovgaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren wants to clinch.
Skovgaard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skovgaard looks for a takedown but Askren sprawls well.
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants a takedown.
Askren prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skovgaard is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skovgaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Askren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skovgaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skovgaard tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skovgaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Askren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Skovgaard regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (2) Askren
Askren advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren prevents Skovgaard from improving his position.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Askren stalling away here and it's allowed Skovgaard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren won't allow Skovgaard to sweep him here.
Askren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren won't allow Skovgaard to sweep him here.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skovgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard controlling the position.
Askren wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Skovgaard looking to control.
Skovgaard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is keeping the position.
Skovgaard is trying to keep Askren in close.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (2) Askren
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but Askren defending well.
Skovgaard wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it.
Skovgaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askren works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Askren keeping full guard, as Skovgaard tries to pass.
Skovgaard trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Askren is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard passes Askren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skovgaard is taking a breather. Askren 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.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
Askren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Askren managing to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at The King's Road inform us that Askren has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Askren is looking to sweep but instead, Skovgaard has passed into half guard.
Askren manages to get to full guard.
Askren pulls Skovgaard in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard looking to pass the guard.
Askren is looking to sweep but instead, Skovgaard has passed into half guard.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
Skovgaard tries to pass to full mount but Askren defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control from the bottom.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skovgaard is looking to advance position but Askren won't allow it.
Askren is not content to let Skovgaard control the position.
Skovgaard seems to be working for a kimura but Askren defends the submission attempt.
Askren trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Skovgaard manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (2) Askren
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (8) vs (2) Askren
Askren tries to break free.
Askren trying to control the action but Skovgaard just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Askren right now.
Well,Skovgaard is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard tries to keep control of the position but Askren is staying busy.
Skovgaard controlling well, preventing Askren from escaping the position.
Skovgaard seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Askren's chin but Askren turns very nicely into Skovgaard's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Askren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (4) Askren
Askren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skovgaard is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (4) Askren
Askren is trying to control the position but Skovgaard postures up.
Skovgaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard won't allow Askren to sweep him here.
Skovgaard advances to half guard.
Skovgaard wants to pass to mount but Askren is defending the position.
Askren is trying is best to control the position here.
Askren moves into full guard.
Skovgaard preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skovgaard wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skovgaard takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Valentin Skovgaard waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
Yen Askren was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 921 p4p, 137 weight class) and Konstantin Sokolov (ranked 1383 p4p, 205 weight class). Skovgaard comes into the arena with Second Reality blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Konstantin Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skovgaard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sokolov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokolov. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skovgaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokolov passes Skovgaard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov is keen to just control but Skovgaard is a slippery customer.
Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is defending well.
Well, if Sokolov 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.
My spies in The Basement inform me that Sokolov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skovgaard is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but Skovgaard defending well.
Sokolov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but Skovgaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokolov to get the leverage.
Skovgaard tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.
Skovgaard gets back to full guard.
Sokolov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (5) Sokolov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard manages to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.
Sokolov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skovgaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skovgaard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokolov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skovgaard! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (8) Sokolov
Skovgaard is trying to escape the mount.
Sokolov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skovgaard is now in Sokolov's guard. A big mistake from Sokolov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (8) Sokolov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skovgaard passes Sokolov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to control but Skovgaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sokolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokolov won't allow Skovgaard to pass to mount.
Skovgaard passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (8) Sokolov
Sokolov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sokolov is trying to control but Skovgaard passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (8) Sokolov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skovgaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sokolov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Skovgaard but great work by Sokolov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (12) Sokolov
Skovgaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokolov wants to control for a moment but Skovgaard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sokolov wants to pass to mount but Skovgaard is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sokolov trying to move into half guard but instead Skovgaard has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (12) Sokolov
Sokolov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokolov looking for subs off his back but Skovgaard has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to improve his position but Skovgaard is controlling well.
Sokolov is staying active underneath Skovgaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sokolov gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard is really struggling to control Sokolov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Skovgaard tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokolov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (14) Sokolov
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokolov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokolov is looking to stall here but Skovgaard recovers full guard.
Skovgaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Skovgaard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sokolov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (17) Sokolov
Sokolov swings around for an armbar but Skovgaard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sokolov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (17) Sokolov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
Skovgaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokolov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (19) Sokolov
Skovgaard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sokolov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (12) vs (22) Sokolov
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Skovgaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skovgaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov looking to control but instead Skovgaard has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Skovgaard tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.
Sokolov trying to work for an americana but Skovgaard has managed to regain full guard.
Skovgaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Skovgaard, not yet.
Skovgaard is looking for a triangle but Sokolov pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skovgaard is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov slips nicely into half guard.
Skovgaard is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Skovgaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sokolov is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Sokolov forces his way into half guard.
Skovgaard wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.
Sokolov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skovgaard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skovgaard keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sokolov wins on points by 22 to 12.
After winning the bout, Konstantin Sokolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Skovgaard (ranked 818 p4p, 128 weight class) and Alex Kamenski (ranked 6839 p4p, 629 weight class). Skovgaard comes to the cage accompanied by Second Reality. Alex Kamenski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Skovgaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Kamenski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenski fails with the takedown.
Alex Kamenski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenski slaps away a takedown attempt from Skovgaard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Kamenski tries to counter it with a takedown but Skovgaard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamenski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skovgaard (0) vs (2) Kamenski
Kamenski is trying to control the action in half guard but Skovgaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenski trying to control from Skovgaard's half guard. Skovgaard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kamenski trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skovgaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Skovgaard, not yet.
Kamenski trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenski preventing the sweep.
Skovgaard trying to control the position here.
Skovgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenski is one step ahead there.
Kamenski trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard wants to sweep but no luck.
Skovgaard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (2) vs (2) Kamenski
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kamenski! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (5) vs (2) Kamenski
Kamenski tries to hold on but Skovgaard pushes him away.
Kamenski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skovgaard trying to control but Kamenski is having none of it.
Kamenski is just holding on here. Skovgaard manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (8) vs (2) Kamenski
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kamenski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard avoiding Kamenski 's attempts to control his hands.
Kamenski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skovgaard.
Kamenski wants to control his opponent's hands but Skovgaard gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski rolls, trying to escape but Skovgaard keeps control of the position.
Will Skovgaard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Skovgaard is persistently looking for the submission but Kamenski is defending it well.
Skovgaard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kamenski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is trying to stick to Kamenski's back but Kamenski is turning into Skovgaard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skovgaard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (8) vs (4) Kamenski
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski looking to sit in guard and control but Skovgaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skovgaard (10) vs (4) Kamenski
Skovgaard is pushing down on Kamenski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenski is fighting to maintain full guard but Skovgaard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard is controlling the pace.
Skovgaard works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (13) vs (4) Kamenski
Skovgaard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamenski is holding on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski tries to hold on but Skovgaard postures up.
Skovgaard has control of Kamenski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamenski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Skovgaard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamenski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenski wants to sweep but Skovgaard has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Skovgaard (16) vs (4) Kamenski
Skovgaard trying to control the position but Kamenski is working away.
Kamenski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skovgaard is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Skovgaard (18) vs (4) Kamenski
Skovgaard moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (21) vs (4) Kamenski
Kamenski tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is not going to allow Kamenski to sit and survive in this position.
Kamenski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Skovgaard is staying active.
Kamenski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Skovgaard gets his way!
Skovgaard is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski is in bad spot here.
Skovgaard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Skovgaard not allowing Kamenski to control his hands.
Kamenski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kamenski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Skovgaard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kamenski is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Skovgaard wants to control but Kamenski is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard not allowing Kamenski to control his hands.
Kamenski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Skovgaard controlling from the full mount.
Skovgaard moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Skovgaard (24) vs (4) Kamenski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamenski is controlling his hands well.
Skovgaard gets his hands free as Kamenski looks to control.
Kamenski tries to escape but Skovgaard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Skovgaard working for the choke.
Skovgaard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skovgaard has the hooks in. Kamenski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Skovgaard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Skovgaard is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamenski is controlling his hands well.
Kamenski is trying to break free.
Kamenski trying to control the position but Skovgaard manages to sink in the hooks.
Skovgaard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kamenski.
Skovgaard is persistently looking for the submission but Kamenski is defending it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kamenski tries to roll but Skovgaard sticks to his back.
Kamenski trying to control the hands but Skovgaard won't let him.
Good control from Skovgaard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenski can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skovgaard takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Valentin Skovgaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Skovgaard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobblepot checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard scores with a jab. Cobblepot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skovgaard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skovgaard throws out a powerful jab.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a low kick, looking for Skovgaard's leg but Skovgaard calmly moves out of range.
Cobblepot works Skovgaard's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crunch! Skovgaard slams his shin into Cobblepot's torso.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skovgaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Cobblepot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skovgaard swings widly with a right hand
and Cobblepot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skovgaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Good exchange - Skovgaard coming out on top.
Cobblepot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Cobblepot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skovgaard throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cobblepot counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a jab to the body
and Cobblepot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobblepot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skovgaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobblepot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skovgaard rather than just go for the knockout.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination. Skovgaard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A good leg kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Skovgaard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobblepot just manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard walks into a stiff left hand from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot tries a low kick but Skovgaard avoids it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skovgaard throws a front kick that sends Cobblepot stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard throws the left hand but Cobblepot avoids the punch easily.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
A jab from Skovgaard finds it's way through Cobblepot's defenses.
Cobblepot works Skovgaard's body with a nice hook.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobblepot works Skovgaard's body with a nice hook.
Cobblepot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skovgaard throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scoring well with a low kick there.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skovgaard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skovgaard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
Skovgaard connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Cobblepot misses its intended target.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Skovgaard moved out of range.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
An attempted straight right counter from Skovgaard misses the target.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobblepot. That did some damage!
Cobblepot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skovgaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Cobblepot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Cobblepot.#T4#
Cobblepot throws a chopping leg kick but Skovgaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skovgaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice jab there from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot moves in looking to clinch but Skovgaard pushes him off.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Skovgaard throws a solid leg kick but Cobblepot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skovgaard.
Cobblepot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skovgaard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobblepot is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot cracks Skovgaard with an open hand slap.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skovgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oswald Cobblepot 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#
Cobblepot tries to clinch up but Skovgaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobblepot takes one on the button.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard checks a low kick from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Skovgaard.
Cobblepot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard scores with a nice strike.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Cobblepot takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
Cobblepot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skovgaard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Skovgaard throws a jab when Cobblepot was well out of range.#T1#
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skovgaard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cobblepot tries to move into range but Skovgaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cobblepot to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skovgaard. That's going to slow Cobblepot down.
Skovgaard defending well as Cobblepot loads up on a big left hand.
Cobblepot lands with a straight right. Skovgaard didn't see that one coming.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
Cobblepot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skovgaard digs a good body shot into Cobblepot's ribs.
Skovgaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
The fighters circling - Skovgaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobblepot off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot scores with a push kick.
Skovgaard scores with a leg kick.
Skovgaard cracks the inside of Cobblepot's front leg.
Skovgaard looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Skovgaard slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot loads up on a big right hand but Skovgaard slips the punch.
Skovgaard walks into a stiff left hand from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands an overhand right.
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Cobblepot missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobblepot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Cobblepot throws a low kick but Skovgaard moves out of range easily.
Skovgaard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skovgaard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobblepot under the eye.
Cobblepot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cobblepot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skovgaard.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skovgaard is looking to counter punch.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Skovgaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skovgaard connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Skovgaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Skovgaard's ribs.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot blocks a leg kick.
Cobblepot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skovgaard ducks right into an uppercut from Cobblepot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobblepot checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Cobblepot - just one landing.
Skovgaard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
A bone on bone clash there as Skovgaard blocks the leg kick.
Skovgaard takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body. Cobblepot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Skovgaard.
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 Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skovgaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
A big right from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Skovgaard was well out of range.
Skovgaard blocks a jab.
Skovgaard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skovgaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Cobblepot moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is working Cobblepot over against the cage.#BC#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Cobblepot moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Cobblepot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a one-two to the body.
Skovgaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobblepot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Cobblepot's body.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.
Cobblepot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.#T1#
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard cracks Cobblepot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Cobblepot's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skovgaard cracks the inside of Cobblepot's front leg.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Skovgaard saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard throws a big shot that misses.
Skovgaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Skovgaard blocks it.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobblepot tried to score with a low kick but Skovgaard checks it.
Skovgaard throws a big shot that misses.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skovgaard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Skovgaard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Cobblepot misses.
A jab from Skovgaard misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skovgaard lands with a hook. Cobblepot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skovgaard swings widly with a right hand
and Cobblepot counters with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Skovgaard's ribs.
Skovgaard checks a leg kick nicely.
Skovgaard staying out of range there.
Cobblepot scores with a leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot misses with a double jab.
Cobblepot throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skovgaard.
Cobblepot scores with a jab. Skovgaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skovgaard throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
Skovgaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Skovgaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobblepot dips to his left and cracks Skovgaard with an uppercut!
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Cobblepot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobblepot down.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Cobblepot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cobblepot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobblepot with a nice cross.
Cobblepot scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
Skovgaard cracks a nice hook into Cobblepot's ribs.#T4#
Skovgaard moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
Cobblepot blocks a low kick nicely.
Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body.
Skovgaard works Cobblepot's body with a nice hook.
Cobblepot lands a jab to the head.
Skovgaard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Skovgaard saw that one coming.
Skovgaard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Skovgaard walks into a jab.
Skovgaard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobblepot in his tracks.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cobblepot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobblepot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Skovgaard is looking to score with low kicks.
Skovgaard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobblepot counters with a leg kick.
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 Valentin Skovgaard.
I think Skovgaard 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 398: Genesis
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skovgaard defends it nicely.
Skovgaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skovgaard loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
Skovgaard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
MacLeod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skovgaard throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
MacLeod misses with a takedown
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Skovgaard.
MacLeod moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Skovgaard gets caught flat footed, as MacLeod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacLeod content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacLeod throws a big right hand that misses.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
MacLeod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard is pulling down on MacLeod's head to control his posture.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position but MacLeod postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod throws an elbow that misses. Skovgaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacLeod's guard. Nice move by Skovgaard!#REVB#
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacLeod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skovgaard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
MacLeod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skovgaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
MacLeod is pulling down on Skovgaard's head to control his posture.
MacLeod is trying to control the position but Skovgaard postures up.
MacLeod 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.#SUB#
MacLeod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
MacLeod is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skovgaard defends well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Skovgaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skovgaard has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skovgaard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skovgaard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Skovgaard misses.
MacLeod dives in for a single leg takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
MacLeod decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skovgaard is pressing down on MacLeod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacLeod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skovgaard keeping full guard, as MacLeod tries to pass. #T1#
MacLeod chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
MacLeod drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skovgaard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skovgaard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skovgaard! #REVB#
MacLeod is looking for a sweep.
Skovgaard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacLeod struggling a bit here.#T2#
MacLeod tries to buck Skovgaard off but Skovgaard is having none of it.
MacLeod is working hard here to advance position.
Skovgaard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacLeod is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face as Skovgaard controls the position. #T3#
MacLeod is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skovgaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod fails to land the takedown.
MacLeod shoots in but Skovgaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4##TD#
MacLeod scores with a takedown into Skovgaard's guard.
Connor MacLeod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacLeod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skovgaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacLeod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skovgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacLeod throws an elbow that misses. Skovgaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacLeod's guard. Nice move by Skovgaard!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skovgaard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skovgaard as he jumps to the side.
Skovgaard throws a big counter head kick but MacLeod avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Skovgaard gets caught napping as MacLeod dives in and scores a takedown. Skovgaard manages to retain guard.
Skovgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skovgaard seems keen to control MacLeod's posture.#SUB#
MacLeod is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skovgaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skovgaard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
MacLeod has his foot on Skovgaard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skovgaard works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacLeod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skovgaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
MacLeod controls Skovgaard momentarily but Skovgaard frees himself. #SUB#
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skovgaard advances position into side control!
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod tries to bench press Skovgaard off him but Skovgaard keeps the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacLeod tries to buck Skovgaard off but Skovgaard is having none of it.
MacLeod is trying to control Skovgaard's posture but Skovgaard avoids it.
MacLeod is letting Skovgaard control him for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacLeod checks it well.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
MacLeod moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Skovgaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Skovgaard, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skovgaard stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skovgaard.#T4#
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
Skovgaard lands a head kick!
Skovgaard throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
A lazy left from Skovgaard finds it's target.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the body
and Skovgaard counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacLeod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick that knocks MacLeod off balance momentarily.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the head.
Skovgaard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skovgaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacLeod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skovgaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skovgaard 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Skovgaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilas tried to counter with a leg kick but Skovgaard avoided it.
Gilas tries to score with a low kick but Skovgaard moves his leg out of the way.
Gilas avoids a kick to the body.
Gilas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and moves away.
Gilas takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gilas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilas moves away.
Skovgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gilas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skovgaard checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a one two combo.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Gilas checks it.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Gilas lands with a right hand.
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!
Gilas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard tries to land a leg kick but Gilas saw it coming and moves away.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Gilas moved out of range.
Gilas throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a series of strikes. Gilas will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas.
Gilas throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Gilas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skovgaard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gilas.
Gilas tries to land a leg kick but Skovgaard saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Gilas does it's job there.#CL#
Gilas moves into the clinch.
Gilas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skovgaard's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Skovgaard.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
Skovgaard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilas stalling in the clinch.
Skovgaard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gilas takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard gets through Gilas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Gilas dodges an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Gilas avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard throws an elbow that misses.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilas has Skovgaard pressed against the cage, preventing Skovgaard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skovgaard after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilas working aggressively here.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gilas lands a nice shot to the body.
Skovgaard stops a takedown attempt from Gilas.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Skovgaard. #T3#
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilas controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Gilas.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard misses with an elbow over the top.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Gilas.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body.
Gilas is leaning against Skovgaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skovgaard lands a shot to the body.
Skovgaard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Skovgaard lands an elbow inside.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Gilas blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
Gilas stalls.
Skovgaard working aggressively here.
Gilas tries to score a body lock takedown but Skovgaard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Skovgaard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilas tries to work over Skovgaard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skovgaard working aggressively here.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gilas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skovgaard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skovgaard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Gilas tries to throw a body punch but Skovgaard avoids it by throwing Gilas back against the cage.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Gilas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard cracks Gilas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skovgaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Gilas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gilas lands with a nice body kick.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gilas!
Skovgaard digs a good body shot into Gilas's ribs.
Skovgaard scores with a jab. Gilas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gilas throws a low kick but Skovgaard moves out of range easily.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilas.
Gilas throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Gilas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gilas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Skovgaard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gilas throws a front kick aimed at Skovgaard's knee but Skovgaard avoids it well. #CL#
Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skovgaard, pushing him back against the cage.
Skovgaard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard tries to work over Gilas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skovgaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gilas's brow.
Gilas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skovgaard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilas blocks an uppercut.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Gilas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Gilas.
Gilas lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Gilas.
Skovgaard is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilas trying to control the position but instead, Skovgaard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilas into the cage.
Skovgaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas.
Gilas wants to stall.
Skovgaard lands a right hand.
Gilas trying to stall but Skovgaard improves his position.
Skovgaard digs a right hand into Gilas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gilas's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Gilas.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skovgaard. #T3#
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gilas avoids the elbow strike from Skovgaard, against the cage.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gilas.
Gilas trying to control the position but instead, Skovgaard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gilas into the cage.
Skovgaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skovgaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skovgaard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gilas's defenses.
Gilas lands a nice uppercut.
Gilas has Skovgaard pushed against the cage.
Gilas misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skovgaard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gilas.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gilas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Gilas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skovgaard. That did some damage!
Skovgaard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gilas counters with a stiff right hand.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Gilas moves out of range.
Gilas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard.
Gilas wants to clinch up but Skovgaard keeps it at a distance.
Gilas slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gilas rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Skovgaard tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Gilas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas.
Good standup being displayed there by Skovgaard as he connects with a hook.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Gilas's head but Gilas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gilas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Gilas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skovgaard lands a jab.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Gilas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skovgaard, pushing him back against the cage.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Skovgaard misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Gilas as the two fighters clinch.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Gilas presses Skovgaard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gilas is working Skovgaard over against the cage.
Gilas leaning against his opponent.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Skovgaard.
Gilas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skovgaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilas is leaning against Skovgaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skovgaard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilas's elbow.
Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skovgaard misses with an elbow over the top.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Gilas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Skovgaard regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Gilas looking to sit in guard and control but Skovgaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gilas controlling the position.
Gilas wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skovgaard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skovgaard preventing the sweep. #T3#
Gilas wants to hit a switch here but Skovgaard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gilas there!
Skovgaard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gilas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Skovgaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gilas is trying to escape the mount.
Skovgaard controlling his opponent.
Gilas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Skovgaard.
Well Skovgaard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Skovgaard made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
OFC 393: Shamrock vs Zhai
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mu under the eye.
Mu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mu throws out the jab.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mu connects with the punch.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Mu lands a lovely overhand right.
Mu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Skovgaard.
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!
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mu looks to land a right hand but Skovgaard moved out of range.
Mu missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mu misses with a hook.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mu throws out the jab.
Mu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skovgaard.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mu misses with a two punch combination.
Skovgaard misses with a hook. Mu ducked under it nicely.
Skovgaard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mu's hands.
Skovgaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mu.
Mu misses with a hook.
Mu misses with a lunging right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a good, hard body kick but Mu shrugs it off.
Skovgaard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skovgaard.
Mu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mu defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mu.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skovgaard misses with a straight left. #T2#
Mu misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard misses with a leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a hook. Mu ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard cracks Mu with an open hand slap.
Mu misses with a head kick.
Skovgaard throws a wild body kick that Mu sees coming a mile off.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that misses.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Mu.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick that knocks Mu off balance momentarily.
Mu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skovgaard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skovgaard tries to move into range but Mu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skovgaard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Skovgaard misses the body punch
letting Mu counter with a right hand.
A big right from Mu misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mu throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a three punch combo that has Mu backing up. Mu nods at Skovgaard to acknowledge the strikes.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mu.
Sloppy strikes from Mu. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mu misses the target.
Mu throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skovgaard misses with a right hand
and Mu counters with a straight right hand.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Mu moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Mu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mu connects with a right hand. Skovgaard shakes it off.
Skovgaard scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skovgaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Mu responds with a good body kick, but Skovgaard manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Skovgaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Mu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mu doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mu. That did some damage!
Skovgaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mu moves away.
Mu misses with a hook.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mu misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mu 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.
Mu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skovgaard works Mu's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard throws an overhand right that lands on Mu's shoulder, as Mu tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Mu.
Skovgaard slips a straight right by Mu.
Mu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard 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#
Mu checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard avoids a kick to the body.
Mu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Skovgaard.
Mu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skovgaard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Mu.
Skovgaard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mu throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.
Mu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mu.
Skovgaard throws a hook but Mu avoids it easily.
Mu takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Mu misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that Mu semi-blocks.
#T1#
Mu walks into a stiff left hand from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Mu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice cross by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Mu's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Mu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skovgaard clobbers Mu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skovgaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skovgaard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skovgaard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skovgaard has got the better of the exchanges.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Mu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
Mu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mu at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mu swinging wildly here.
It looked like Skovgaard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mu.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mu is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Skovgaard tries a low kick but Mu avoids it.
Skovgaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mu's head.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Mu moves out of range.
Mu misses with the combination.
Skovgaard lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Mu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skovgaard doesn't seem phased though.
Mu throws a hook but Skovgaard blocks it.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Mu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mu looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mu.
Mu tries to land a front kick but Skovgaard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Mu connects with the punch.
A big left from Skovgaard misses.
Skovgaard misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skovgaard, right into the meat.
Skovgaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skovgaard scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Skovgaard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Good work by Mu as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Mu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skovgaard moves forwards but Mu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mu takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard blocks a jab.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Mu is just out of range.
Mu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
Mu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skovgaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skovgaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Mu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Mu.
Mu moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Mu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Mu throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
Skovgaard is looking to slow Mu down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mu manages to avoid it.
Mu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skovgaard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skovgaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mu throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Skovgaard there.
Mu misses the jab.
Skovgaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mu can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skovgaard, right into the meat.
Mu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mu misses with a looping left.
Mu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skovgaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skovgaard scrambles back to his feet.
Mu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mu misses with a straight left.
Skovgaard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mu throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a good low kick that Mu was not able to check.
Skovgaard dips to his left and cracks Mu with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body. Mu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skovgaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Mu should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Skovgaard as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mu.
Mu connects with a looping right hand.
Mu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skovgaard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mu misses the shot to the body.
Mu staying out of range there.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Mu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skovgaard lands with a kick to the temple. Mu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Mu misses its intended target.
Skovgaard slips a straight right by Mu.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mu.
Skovgaard cracks Mu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
He Mu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Mu misses with an uppercut. Skovgaard saw that one coming.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mu defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard clobbers Mu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#
Mu is rocked!
Good leg kick by Skovgaard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mu is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mu seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Mu misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard blocks a jab.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mu. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skovgaard, right into the meat.
#T3#
Skovgaard slips a jab from Mu.
Skovgaard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Mu moves out of range.
Mu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mu lands a nice shot that snaps Skovgaard's head back.
A slow jab from Mu misses its intended target.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skovgaard connects with a crisp jab.
Skovgaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mu throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it.
Mu misses with a kick to the body.
Skovgaard lands with a hook. Mu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mu missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A jab from Mu misses.
Skovgaard blocks a head kick by Mu.
Mu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skovgaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Skovgaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mu doesn't seem phased though.
Skovgaard blocks a jab.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard is looking to slow Mu down with leg kicks.
Mu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skovgaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skovgaard throws a one two combo.
Mu misses with an uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mu avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Mu throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
Nice jab there from Skovgaard.
Mu throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Skovgaard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skovgaard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
An out of breath and clearly excited Valentin Skovgaard thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
He Mu was interviewed post fight and said ' '.
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Event:
OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Skovgaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Skovgaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Slater with that takedown attempt.
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Slater scores with a decent looking hook.
Skovgaard scores with a shot to the body.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Slater checks it.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Slater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Skovgaard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slater.
Skovgaard is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater working the ground and pound. #T2#
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!
Slater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Slater throws a strike aimed at the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard avoids it well.
Slater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard regains half guard, as Slater was trying to land strikes.
Slater is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skovgaard is adopting a defensive guard.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.
Slater slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Skovgaard has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lazy body kick from Skovgaard
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Slater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slater.#ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Slater lands a big uppercut and Skovgaard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Skovgaard looks OK. Slater waves Skovgaard back to his feet!
That kick from Skovgaard tenderised Slater's leg. Slater is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slater blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slater.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skovgaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Skovgaard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skovgaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Skovgaard lands.
Slater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slater has his takedown stuffed
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skovgaard defends it well.
Skovgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater throws a series of punches but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard cracks Slater with an open hand slap.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Slater has knocked Skovgaard down with a huge combo! Slater steps away and waves a wobbly Skovgaard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Slater does no damage.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
As Skovgaard backs off Slater throws a huge counter combo but Skovgaard manages to avoid it all.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD2#
Slater drops Skovgaard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skovgaard looks back up at him and smiles so Slater waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nice takedown defense from Skovgaard. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard connects with a nice looking jab.
Skovgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Slater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Slater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
Skovgaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Slater's body.
Skovgaard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Slater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard thumps Slater with a low kick.#T3#
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Slater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skovgaard lands a high kick!
Slater moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Skovgaard throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard looks to land a body kick but Slater moved away.
Slater drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skovgaard defends it well.
Skovgaard slips under a jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Slater has knocked Skovgaard down with a huge combo! Slater steps away and waves a wobbly Skovgaard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Valentin Skovgaard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard lands a head kick!
Slater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skovgaard avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Skovgaard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slater counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Skovgaard falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). AC Slater!
A very excited looking AC Slater rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
OFC 382: Shamrock vs Intruder
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot is looking to slow Skovgaard down with leg kicks.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobblepot. That did some damage!
Cobblepot doesn't manage to clinch there - Skovgaard circles away.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skovgaard cracks the inside of Cobblepot's front leg.
Skovgaard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the head.
Cobblepot clobbers Skovgaard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
A quick step to the side and Skovgaard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skovgaard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot misses with a straight right.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Cobblepot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to work over Cobblepot's front leg with a kick but Cobblepot checks it. #T1#
Skovgaard takes a swing at Cobblepot's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard tries to move into range but Cobblepot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skovgaard walks into a stiff left hand from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skovgaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobblepot avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Cobblepot throws a jab when Skovgaard was well out of range.#T2#
Skovgaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skovgaard misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skovgaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Skovgaard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Cobblepot - just one landing.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard thows a body kick. Cobblepot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skovgaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Cobblepot. Those never looked like landing.
Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot lands a high kick!
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobblepot jabs at Skovgaard's body.
Skovgaard is looking to wear down Cobblepot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobblepot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cobblepot lands a really nice looking cross but Skovgaard seems unphased.
Cobblepot throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Cobblepot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Skovgaard saw that one coming.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
That kick from Cobblepot tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard looks to throw the jab but Cobblepot is out of range.
Cobblepot lands with a right hand.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cobblepot counter with a right hand.
Cobblepot has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skovgaard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobblepot can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Cobblepot.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Skovgaard's ribs.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Skovgaard blocks it.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot misses with a head kick.
Cobblepot scores with a body shot.
Skovgaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skovgaard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A low kick from Skovgaard is predictable there
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot scores with a nice right hand.
Skovgaard connects with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard needs to keep his hands up - Cobblepot had a free shot at his head there.
Skovgaard blocks a jab.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Cobblepot's belly button to the back.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skovgaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Cobblepot misses
and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Skovgaard connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that 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.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skovgaard.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skovgaard lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Cobblepot.
Skovgaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skovgaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobblepot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Cobblepot's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Skovgaard blocks it.
Skovgaard scores with a push kick.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skovgaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobblepot scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard tries to score with a low kick but Cobblepot moves his leg out of the way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Skovgaard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cobblepot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobblepot misses with a low kick.
Skovgaard slips a jab from Cobblepot.
A head kick misses from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobblepot, as that shot connected.
A solid body kick from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
Cobblepot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skovgaard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot lands a jab to the head.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Skovgaard's ribs.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard thuds a left hand into Cobblepot's body.
Cobblepot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
A head kick misses from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
It looked like Skovgaard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard is looking to counter punch.
Skovgaard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobblepot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobblepot only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobblepot lands a head shot.
Cobblepot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skovgaard momentarily.
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skovgaard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skovgaard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobblepot. Cobblepot obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a leg kick
and Skovgaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cobblepot, right into the meat.
Cobblepot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Skovgaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skovgaard stuns Cobblepot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobblepot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skovgaard's sensitive parts.
Cobblepot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skovgaard thuds a left hand into Cobblepot's body.
Skovgaard lands a nice hook to Cobblepot's body. Cobblepot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
Cobblepot throws the kick towards the body but Skovgaard avoids it.
Skovgaard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobblepot as he connects with a hook.
Cobblepot throws a shot to the body.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobblepot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobblepot scores with a leg kick.
Cobblepot swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
#T4#
Skovgaard throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot ducks right into an uppercut from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobblepot is just out of range.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Skovgaard misses
and Cobblepot counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobblepot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Skovgaard saw that one coming.
Skovgaard scores with a nice right hand.
Skovgaard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cobblepot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard connects with a single shot there.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skovgaard throws the left hand but Cobblepot avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oswald Cobblepot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobblepot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skovgaard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobblepot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Cobblepot checks it.
Cobblepot checks a low kick from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot lands a leg kick that knocks Skovgaard off balance momentarily.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobblepot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard connects with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard lands a head kick!
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the head.
Cobblepot throws a lazy uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a leg kick.
Cobblepot lands with a nice body punch.
Cobblepot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
Skovgaard misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Skovgaard blocks it.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but Cobblepot moves out of range easily.
Cobblepot misses with a hook
and Skovgaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobblepot's knee momentarily.
Cobblepot takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skovgaard.
Cobblepot lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Cobblepot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skovgaard's calf.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the body
and Cobblepot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skovgaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobblepot counters with a two punch combo.
Cobblepot catches Skovgaard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cobblepot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skovgaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Skovgaard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skovgaard throws a jab when Cobblepot was well out of range.
Skovgaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skovgaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobblepot lands a right hook to the body.
Cobblepot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobblepot looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Cobblepot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick as Cobblepot jumps back.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobblepot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobblepot throws a right and a left that Skovgaard avoids nicely. #T3#
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot misses with a left hand
and Skovgaard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skovgaard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobblepot is out of range and Skovgaard settles back down.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skovgaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobblepot digs a good body shot into Skovgaard's ribs.#CL2#
Cobblepot rushes Skovgaard and presses him up against the cage.
Valentin Skovgaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skovgaard lands a shoulder strike.
Cobblepot avoids a wild elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Cobblepot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skovgaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobblepot is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Skovgaard.
Cobblepot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Cobblepot throws a punch but it's blocked by Skovgaard.
Cobblepot blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Skovgaard fails to land.
Skovgaard gets through Cobblepot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobblepot tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skovgaard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobblepot blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobblepot's elbow.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobblepot avoids a wild elbow strike from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobblepot's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Cobblepot.
Skovgaard blocking some punches.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard has a couple of punches blocked by Cobblepot.
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 Valentin Skovgaard.
I think Cobblepot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skovgaard.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Garbutt to counter with a crisp jab.
Garbutt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Garbutt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Skovgaard tries to land a body kick
and Garbutt counters with a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garbutt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skovgaard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Skovgaard there.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garbutt at a distance.
Skovgaard thuds a left hand into Garbutt's body.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Garbutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garbutt down.
Garbutt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skovgaard lands the left hand.
Skovgaard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garbutt rather than just go for the knockout.
Skovgaard clobbers Garbutt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garbutt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garbutt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skovgaard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard slips a jab from Garbutt.
It seemed like Skovgaard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Garbutt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard throws a front kick that sends Garbutt stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garbutt doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard throws a shot to the body.
Skovgaard tries a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Skovgaard connects with a jab.
Garbutt throws a lazy uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a nice body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skovgaard. Garbutt shrugs it off though.
Garbutt misses with the combination.
#T3#
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Garbutt misses its target.
Garbutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skovgaard cracks Garbutt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body kick.
Garbutt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skovgaard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garbutt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Garbutt is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. Garbutt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Skovgaard scores with a jab to the head.
Skovgaard throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard just manages to avoid it.
Garbutt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
Garbutt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skovgaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garbutt's sensitive parts.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt lands a jab to the head.
Skovgaard with a hook.
Skovgaard scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard lands a jab to Garbutt's midsection.
Skovgaard connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Garbutt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Skovgaard avoids it well and moves away.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garbutt ducks right into an uppercut from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garbutt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and moves away.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbutt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Skovgaard connects with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skovgaard connects with a looping right hand.
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skovgaard connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skovgaard misses with the combination.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Skovgaard avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Skovgaard counters with a thumping low kick.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard scores with a leg kick.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt takes one on the button.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard misses with a head kick.
Garbutt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skovgaard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Garbutt saw that one coming. #T3#
Garbutt defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
And Garbutt counters with a quick kick to the body but Skovgaard blocks it.
Garbutt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Skovgaard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garbutt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and Garbutt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. Garbutt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skovgaard thows a body kick. Garbutt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target.
Skovgaard scores with a leg kick.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick that knocks Garbutt off balance momentarily.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Skovgaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Skovgaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garbutt with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garbutt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
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!
Skovgaard checks a low kick from Garbutt.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Garbutt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garbutt tries to counter with a takedown but Skovgaard is quick to defend against it.
Skovgaard throws a solid leg kick but Garbutt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skovgaard.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Nice straight punches there by Skovgaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skovgaard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Skovgaard's shoulder, as Skovgaard tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Skovgaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard scores with a nice body kick.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Garbutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garbutt down.
Skovgaard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garbutt if he has to take too many more of those.
Skovgaard lands the left hand.
Garbutt throws the kick towards the body but Skovgaard avoids it.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot
letting Garbutt counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Skovgaard.
A big left from Skovgaard misses.
Garbutt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Garbutt saw that one coming.
Garbutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Garbutt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skovgaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Skovgaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garbutt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target.
Garbutt misses with a left hand
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skovgaard lands a lovely overhand right.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Garbutt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garbutt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skovgaard.
Garbutt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skovgaard - that will leave a mark!
Skovgaard stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kevin Garbutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skovgaard scores with a shot to the body.
Skovgaard connects with a right hand. Garbutt shakes it off.
Jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard walks into a left hand.
Garbutt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a slapping body shot.
Skovgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Garbutt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garbutt.#T3#
Skovgaard scores with a decent looking hook.
Skovgaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skovgaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard scores with a nice body kick.
Skovgaard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garbutt doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard lands a head kick!
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Skovgaard.
Garbutt needs to keep his hands up - Skovgaard had a free shot at his head there.
Skovgaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skovgaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skovgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garbutt has a takedown stuffed.
Skovgaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garbutt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Skovgaard connects with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard scores with a jab. Garbutt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skovgaard scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skovgaard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LV
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skovgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coleman.
A jab from Skovgaard finds it's way through Coleman's defenses.
Coleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Skovgaard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skovgaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a nice hook to Coleman's body. Coleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Coleman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coleman.
Coleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skovgaard lands a jab to Coleman's midsection.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab, jab by Skovgaard - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coleman.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Coleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Skovgaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skovgaard throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Coleman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skovgaard slips under a jab from Coleman.
Skovgaard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman.
Skovgaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman's sensitive parts.
Coleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skovgaard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coleman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skovgaard misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Skovgaard.
Coleman tries to counter with a clinch but Skovgaard shakes him off and moves away.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Skovgaard misses with a hook.
Skovgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Coleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coleman swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Skovgaard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Coleman misses with a leg kick.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skovgaard can pounce on him.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard lands a jab to the nose.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that misses
and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that misses
and Skovgaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
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!
Skovgaard catches Coleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Skovgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skovgaard throws a wild body kick that Coleman sees coming a mile off.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to bum rush Coleman with a series of wild strikes but Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coleman wants to counter with a clinch but Skovgaard pushes him away.
A big left from Skovgaard misses.
Coleman misses with a head kick.
Coleman misses with the body kick
enabling Skovgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skovgaard misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman wants to counter the offense by Skovgaard and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that 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.
#R2#
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Skovgaard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skovgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman throws a counter combo.
Skovgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skovgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coleman's knee momentarily.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coleman throws a nice head kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Coleman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skovgaard has got the better of the exchanges.
Skovgaard looks to land a combination. Coleman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Coleman misses.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skovgaard throws a counter high kick but Coleman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Skovgaard throws a push kick but Coleman slaps the foot to one side.
Coleman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Skovgaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skovgaard throws a front kick that sends Coleman stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coleman! But no joy.
Skovgaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coleman slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Coleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skovgaard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Coleman slips under a jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Skovgaard staying out of range there.#T2#
Coleman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Skovgaard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Skovgaard's shoulder, as Skovgaard tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses
and Coleman counters with a left and a right that stings Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Coleman.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skovgaard counters with a one-two to the body.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Coleman missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Skovgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skovgaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skovgaard, right into the meat.
Skovgaard tries to work over Coleman's front leg with a kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Skovgaard avoids it.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skovgaard is looking to counter punch.
Skovgaard lands with an uppercut that bounces Coleman off the cage and back into range.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Coleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Skovgaard lands a jab to Coleman's midsection.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skovgaard counters with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body.
Coleman misses the jab.
It looked like Skovgaard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greg Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coleman takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Skovgaard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coleman.
Skovgaard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Skovgaard slips under a jab.
Coleman misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman's head backwards.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coleman has time to react.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skovgaard.#T1#
That kick from Skovgaard tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skovgaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Coleman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coleman on the side of the head.
Skovgaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skovgaard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coleman is looking for the big counter here.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Skovgaard moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Skovgaard misses
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head.#T2#
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Skovgaard tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Skovgaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Skovgaard looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skovgaard.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skovgaard can pounce on him.
Coleman takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a chopping leg kick but Coleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Coleman does no damage.
Skovgaard works Coleman's body with a nice hook.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Skovgaard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coleman.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Skovgaard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Coleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Skovgaard misses.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman drops his hands momentarily and Skovgaard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skovgaard.
Coleman slips a jab from Skovgaard.
Coleman blocks a leg kick.
Coleman slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Coleman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coleman misses with a head kick.
Greg Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coleman at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skovgaard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
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OFC 372: Hawk vs Bateman
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but BatzCastelmore is just out of range.
BatzCastelmore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Castlemore in the buildup to the fight.
Skovgaard fakes the leg kick and cracks BatzCastelmore in the body.
Skovgaard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
BatzCastelmore misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BatzCastelmore throws out the jab.
And Skovgaard responds with a good body kick, but BatzCastelmore manages to step out the way in time.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
BatzCastelmore lands the left hand.
BatzCastelmore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skovgaard can pounce on him.
BatzCastelmore misses with a kick to the body.
Skovgaard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
BatzCastelmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BatzCastelmore tried to counter with a leg kick but Skovgaard avoided it.
BatzCastelmore tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BatzCastelmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.
BatzCastelmore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skovgaard to score with a decent uppercut.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skovgaard blocks a jab.
Skovgaard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
BatzCastelmore slips under a jab from Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard flicks out a counter leg kick but BatzCastelmore steps away.#T1#
BatzCastelmore misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! BatzCastelmore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and BatzCastelmore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. BatzCastelmore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard slips under a jab from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore misses with a looping left.
BatzCastelmore connects with a leg kick. Skovgaard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BatzCastelmore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by BatzCastelmore.
As Skovgaard looks to move away, BatzCastelmore throws a big counter combo but Skovgaard just gets out of the way.
Skovgaard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
Skovgaard defending well as BatzCastelmore loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but BatzCastelmore checks it.
BatzCastelmore is looking to counter punch.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the body kick.
Skovgaard digs a good body shot into BatzCastelmore's ribs.
An inside leg kick from BatzCastelmore misses.
Skovgaard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skovgaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BatzCastelmore.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BatzCastelmore throws out the jab.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Skovgaard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skovgaard! But no joy.
Skovgaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skovgaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BatzCastelmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skovgaard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Skovgaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
BatzCastelmore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BatzCastelmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skovgaard looks to land a left hand but BatzCastelmore moved out of range nicely.
BatzCastelmore throws a right and a left that Skovgaard avoids nicely.
BatzCastelmore connects with a solid leg kick.
BatzCastelmore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skovgaard.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore obviously looking to wear him down.
BatzCastelmore scores with a punch to the head.
BatzCastelmore slips a jab and a cross from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BatzCastelmore throwing a counter right hand but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from BatzCastelmore misses. #T3#
Skovgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skovgaard takes a swing at BatzCastelmore's ribcage but misses.
BatzCastelmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore scores with the left hand. Skovgaard knows he should have avoided that one.
BatzCastelmore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
BatzCastelmore lands with a nice body kick.
BatzCastelmore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard cracks a nice hook into BatzCastelmore's ribs.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a body kick but Skovgaard moved away.
BatzCastelmore cracks Skovgaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - BatzCastelmore coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore obviously looking to wear him down.
BatzCastelmore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skovgaard blocks a leg kick.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but BatzCastelmore is just out of range.#T4#
BatzCastelmore avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BatzCastelmore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as BatzCastelmore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Skovgaard checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps BatzCastelmore thinking.
BatzCastelmore cracks the inside of Skovgaard's front leg.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore blocks a low kick nicely.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BatzCastelmore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but BatzCastelmore ducks down to avoid it.
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from BatzCastelmore. Those never looked like landing.
BatzCastelmore misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skovgaard! But no joy.
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 Charles BatzCastelmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
BatzCastelmore 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.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses.
BatzCastelmore misses with an uppercut.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from BatzCastelmore. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by BatzCastelmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skovgaard keeps BatzCastelmore at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BatzCastelmore just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skovgaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BatzCastelmore misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BatzCastelmore with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard slips under a jab from BatzCastelmore.
That kick from Skovgaard tenderised BatzCastelmore's leg. BatzCastelmore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Skovgaard - just one landing. #T1#
A jab from Skovgaard misses.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BatzCastelmore.
Skovgaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses BatzCastelmore's sensitive parts.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from BatzCastelmore.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BatzCastelmore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skovgaard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
BatzCastelmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skovgaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BatzCastelmore.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skovgaard 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.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but BatzCastelmore checks it well.
Skovgaard defending well as BatzCastelmore loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore thuds his right hand into Skovgaard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
BatzCastelmore tries to bum rush Skovgaard with a series of wild strikes but Skovgaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from BatzCastelmore misses.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BatzCastelmore doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but BatzCastelmore moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Skovgaard. #T2#
BatzCastelmore misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from BatzCastelmore. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard takes a swing at BatzCastelmore's ribcage but misses.
BatzCastelmore throws a right hand that Skovgaard ducks under and follows up with a left that Skovgaard also avoids with ease.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - BatzCastelmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BatzCastelmore throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the leg kick from Skovgaard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skovgaard - that will leave a mark!
BatzCastelmore throws a chopping leg kick but Skovgaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore throws a low kick, looking for Skovgaard's leg but Skovgaard calmly moves out of range.
Skovgaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BatzCastelmore on the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skovgaard is out of range and BatzCastelmore settles back down.
Skovgaard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Skovgaard thuds a left hand into BatzCastelmore's body.#T3#
Skovgaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BatzCastelmore.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
BatzCastelmore is looking to counter punch.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a right hand but Skovgaard moved out of range.
Donk. Skovgaard catches BatzCastelmore right on the button with a cross.
BatzCastelmore connects with a single shot there.
Skovgaard slips under a jab.
BatzCastelmore throws a low kick, looking for Skovgaard's leg but Skovgaard calmly moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skovgaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BatzCastelmore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Skovgaard blocks it.
BatzCastelmore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skovgaard circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. BatzCastelmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard connects with a good right hand that stumbles BatzCastelmore. BatzCastelmore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore 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.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the strikes.
BatzCastelmore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BatzCastelmore throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range. #T4#
Skovgaard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
BatzCastelmore lunges at Skovgaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skovgaard's hand.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skovgaard tries to land a body kick
and BatzCastelmore counters with a straight right hand.
Skovgaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Skovgaard tenderised BatzCastelmore's leg. BatzCastelmore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard keeps BatzCastelmore at a distance using the push kick.
BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skovgaard throws a wild body kick that BatzCastelmore sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skovgaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BatzCastelmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard defending well as BatzCastelmore loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
BatzCastelmore misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook.
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skovgaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Skovgaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BatzCastelmore checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook
and Skovgaard counters with a right hand to the body.
Skovgaard slips a straight right by BatzCastelmore.
Skovgaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore punishes Skovgaard's body with a nice straight punch.
Skovgaard moves out of range as BatzCastelmore strikes.
BatzCastelmore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
BatzCastelmore misses with a straight right.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a front kick but Skovgaard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BatzCastelmore tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from BatzCastelmore misses the target.
BatzCastelmore missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Skovgaard.
The fighters circling - BatzCastelmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BatzCastelmore backing away here, and Skovgaard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard needs to keep his hands up - BatzCastelmore had a free shot at his head there.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skovgaard avoids the body shot from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BatzCastelmore.
Skovgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BatzCastelmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skovgaard 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.
BatzCastelmore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BatzCastelmore misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard connects with a body shot.
BatzCastelmore throws a jab when Skovgaard was well out of range.
Skovgaard throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Skovgaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BatzCastelmore checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard lands with a right hand.
Skovgaard lands a really nice looking cross but BatzCastelmore seems unphased.
BatzCastelmore avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skovgaard moves away from the strike by BatzCastelmore.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends BatzCastelmore's belly button to the back.
Skovgaard cracks BatzCastelmore with a good jab.
Skovgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick which misses BatzCastelmore's front leg but catches the back leg as BatzCastelmore tries to avoid it.
Skovgaard tries to move into range but BatzCastelmore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Skovgaard tenderised BatzCastelmore's leg. BatzCastelmore is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Skovgaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. BatzCastelmore doesn't seem phased though.
BatzCastelmore takes one to the chin there.
BatzCastelmore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skovgaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BatzCastelmore.
#T3#
BatzCastelmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
BatzCastelmore scores with a one two! Skovgaard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Skovgaard staying out of range there.
BatzCastelmore clobbers Skovgaard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
BatzCastelmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BatzCastelmore loads up on a big right hand but Skovgaard slips the punch.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BatzCastelmore at a distance.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skovgaard's sensitive parts.
BatzCastelmore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick
and Skovgaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Skovgaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses BatzCastelmore's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard works the jab nicely.
Skovgaard checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Skovgaard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skovgaard throws out a powerful jab.
Skovgaard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Good shot there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BatzCastelmore throws out the jab.
BatzCastelmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether BatzCastelmore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Skovgaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BatzCastelmore misses with an attempted mid kick.
BatzCastelmore misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard checks a leg kick nicely.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
BatzCastelmore throws a big shot that misses.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice shot that snaps Skovgaard's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard blocks a jab.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skovgaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skovgaard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
OFC 369: Shamrock vs Ng
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn.
Skovgaard throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Skovgaard misses.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Kahn misses with a hook.
Kahn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skovgaard.
Kahn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking cross lands there for Kahn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skovgaard is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skovgaard, right into the meat.
Skovgaard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skovgaard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn lands with a shot to the body.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage!
Skovgaard throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Skovgaard throws a low kick, looking for Kahn's leg but Kahn calmly moves out of range.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skovgaard under the eye.
Kahn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skovgaard. That did some damage!
Skovgaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skovgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skovgaard seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Skovgaard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skovgaard is looking to wear down Kahn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Kahn jabs Skovgaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skovgaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skovgaard motions for Kahn to come forward. Skovgaard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.
Kahn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skovgaard can pounce on him.
Skovgaard swinging wildly here.
Skovgaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily. #T3#
Kahn misses the jab.
Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Skovgaard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skovgaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Skovgaard connects with a jab.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skovgaard lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming.
Kahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skovgaard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skovgaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Skovgaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Kahn misses with a hook.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Kahn avoids it.
Skovgaard is looking to chop away at Kahn's legs.
Kahn wants to clinch up but Skovgaard keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Skovgaard catches Kahn right on the button with a cross.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.
Kahn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skovgaard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skovgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Kahn moved away.
A punch combination from Skovgaard misses.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kahn.
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 Valentin Skovgaard 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#
Skovgaard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kahn wants to counter with a clinch but Skovgaard pushes him away.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn jabs at Skovgaard's body.
That kick from Kahn tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot that snaps Kahn's head back.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Skovgaard misses.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage!
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Skovgaard feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skovgaard swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Kahn checks it.
A low kick from Skovgaard is predictable there
and Kahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kahn lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Skovgaard.
Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Kahn drops Skovgaard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skovgaard looks back up at him and smiles so Kahn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
An attempted straight right counter from Skovgaard misses the target.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Kahn backs away, Skovgaard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skovgaard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skovgaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Kahn drops Skovgaard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skovgaard looks back up at him and smiles so Kahn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kahn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skovgaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skovgaard lands a head shot.#T3#
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skovgaard.
Good shot there by Kahn.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skovgaard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kahn throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Kahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skovgaard with a jab.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Skovgaard thows a leg kick but Kahn checks it
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands with an overhand left.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn looks to land a right hand but Skovgaard moved out of range.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn connects with a solid leg kick.
Kahn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skovgaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skovgaard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands.
Skovgaard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Skovgaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick.
Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
Skovgaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Skovgaard throws a nice looking combination but Kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahn missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn wants to counter the offense by Skovgaard and move into the clinch position.
Skovgaard moves forwards but Kahn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn jabs Skovgaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming.
Kahn avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Kahn moves out of range.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skovgaard avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Skovgaard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kahn slips a jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a left right combination that sends Skovgaard crashing to the mat - Kahn wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Skovgaard out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn!
Solomon Kahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 366: Gray vs. Skovgaard
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Gray closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Skovgaard throws an elbow that misses.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skovgaard.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Gray.
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard. #CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Gray blocks the elbow strike.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skovgaard lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Skovgaard. #BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Skovgaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Gray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skovgaard missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gray is able to avoid easily.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skovgaard.
Skovgaard clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gray cracks Skovgaard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body.
Gray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Gray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard lands a jab to Gray's midsection.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Gray throws a body kick.
Skovgaard 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.
The fighters circling - Skovgaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray lands a really nice looking cross but Skovgaard seems unphased.
Gray throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gray digs a good hook to Skovgaard's body.
Gray avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a head kick.
Skovgaard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skovgaard, right into the meat.
Skovgaard avoids the body shot from Gray.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Skovgaard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skovgaard lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Skovgaard.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Skovgaard slips the punch.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skovgaard.
Good standup being displayed there by Skovgaard as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skovgaard.
Gray avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard slips a straight right by Gray.
It looks like Gray has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skovgaard cracks Gray with a good jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard blocks a leg kick.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Gray defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but Gray avoids it.
Skovgaard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray misses with a low kick as Skovgaard jumps back.
Skovgaard misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard delivers a nice body kick.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage!
Gray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skovgaard's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Skovgaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skovgaard looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
Skovgaard scores with a jab to the head.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Skovgaard coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Gray blocks the leg kick.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skovgaard scores with a kick to the body.
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skovgaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skovgaard 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.
Gray throws a push kick but Skovgaard slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Skovgaard checks a low kick from Gray.
A jab from Skovgaard does it's job there.
Gray misses with a low kick.
Skovgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skovgaard takes a step back to recover.
Skovgaard walks into a jab.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the body
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that misses.
Gray scores with a sloppy right hand. Skovgaard should have avoided that one.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard misses with a low kick.
Gray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Skovgaard throws a low kick, looking for Gray's leg but Gray calmly moves out of range.
Gray avoids a kick to the body.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gray connects with a nice looking jab.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Gray lands a big right hand that sends Skovgaard crashing to the mat! Gray stays standing though and waves Skovgaard back to his feet!#ROC#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Skovgaard misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Skovgaard is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
A left lands for Skovgaard.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Skovgaard gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gray points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Skovgaard wakes up just in time to hear Gray thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Akoni Gray started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 364: Intruder vs Teemu
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Gilas.
Gilas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gilas looks for the body kick but Skovgaard saw that one coming.
Skovgaard wants to land a leg kick but Gilas is out of range.
Gilas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Gilas is predictable there
and Skovgaard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skovgaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilas's head.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Gilas.
Gilas throws a big shot that misses.
Skovgaard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Gilas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard lands a head kick. Gilas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilas throws a wild body kick that Skovgaard sees coming a mile off.
Gilas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skovgaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Skovgaard loads up on a big right hand but Gilas slips the punch.#T1##CL2#
Gilas instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Gilas.
Gilas blocks an elbow strike.
Skovgaard lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut.
Skovgaard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
Skovgaard pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Gilas.
Gilas tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Gilas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gilas misses with a body punch.
Gilas scores with a shoulder strike.
Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Gilas slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Gilas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Skovgaard is trying to keep an underhook but Gilas manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilas trying to control the action but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Gilas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skovgaard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gilas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilas looks to land a strike but Skovgaard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gilas is stalling in the full guard.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skovgaard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilas keeping moving, preventing Skovgaard from controlling successfully.
Gilas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skovgaard stopping the sweep attempt from Gilas.
Gilas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skovgaard postures up.
Gilas wants to improve his position but instead Skovgaard has moved into half guard.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skovgaard not doing much here.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skovgaard throws a push kick but Gilas slaps the foot to one side.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick from Gilas.
Gilas looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick from Skovgaard is predictable there
and Gilas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a leg kick
and Gilas counters with a nice body shot.
Gilas tries to clinch up but Skovgaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Gilas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gilas thuds his shin into the meat of Skovgaard's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gilas.
Skovgaard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilas can pounce on him.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas.
Skovgaard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard moves out of range as Gilas throws a body kick.
Gilas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gilas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Skovgaard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gilas takes a step back to recover.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Gilas throws a body kick.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick
and Gilas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gilas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gilas scores with a leg kick.
Skovgaard lands with a good body shot.
Skovgaard looks to throw a body kick
and Gilas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gilas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skovgaard.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gilas.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Skovgaard checks it.
Gilas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilas lunges at Skovgaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skovgaard's hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skovgaard catches Gilas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gilas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Skovgaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gilas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilas was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
Gilas loads up on a big right hand but Skovgaard slips the punch.
Gilas slips under a jab.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skovgaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skovgaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gilas throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Skovgaard.
Gilas throws a big counter head kick but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.
Gilas throws a leg kick
and Skovgaard counters with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Gilas tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gilas throws a solid leg kick but Skovgaard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gilas.
Gilas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilas.
A jab from Skovgaard finds it's way through Gilas's defenses.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gilas.
Skovgaard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the liver by Skovgaard. Beautiful body shot.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilas.
Good leg kick by Gilas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Gilas drives through and clinches with Skovgaard against the cage.
Gilas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skovgaard can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
A hook to the body from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Gilas blocks it.
#BC#
Skovgaard breaks from the clinch.
Gilas throws an overhand right that lands on Skovgaard's shoulder, as Skovgaard tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. Gilas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gilas avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Gilas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard scores with a leg kick.
Gilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Gilas tries to land a front kick but Skovgaard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gilas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skovgaard's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gilas.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Gilas moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gilas. That's going to slow Skovgaard down.
Gilas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skovgaard misses with a hook. Gilas ducked under it nicely.
Gilas throws a sloppy head kick and Skovgaard moves out of range easily.
Skovgaard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gilas throws a low kick but Skovgaard avoids it.
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 Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Gilas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gilas.
Gilas moves forwards but Skovgaard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skovgaard.
Gilas moves out of range as Skovgaard throws a body kick.
Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Gilas as he checks the leg kick.
Gilas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gilas checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Gilas misses with a leg kick.
Gilas wants to slow Skovgaard down by chopping away at his legs.
Skovgaard throwing a counter right hand but Gilas manages to avoid it.
Gilas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skovgaard. That did some damage!
Skovgaard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gilas.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Gilas saw that one coming.#T1#
A head kick misses from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Gilas counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilas swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Skovgaard.
Gilas misses with an uppercut.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Skovgaard moved away.
Gilas thumps Skovgaard with a low kick.
Gilas misses with a body kick.
Skovgaard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas.
Nice defenses there by Gilas.
A left lands for Gilas.
Gilas connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gilas.
Skovgaard throws a low kick, looking for Gilas's leg but Gilas calmly moves out of range.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Gilas misses with a low kick.
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!
Gilas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Gilas tries a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard is wise to it.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gilas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
Gilas throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilas throws a chopping leg kick but Skovgaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skovgaard lands with a straight right. Gilas didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Gilas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skovgaard's guard.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Gilas from controlling successfully.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilas throws a strike but Skovgaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Gilas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skovgaard controls the pace.
Skovgaard postures up.
Gilas wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skovgaard stays in close to Gilas's body and controls the position.
Gilas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skovgaard has passed into side control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gilas is looking for a sweep.
Skovgaard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gilas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skovgaard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gilas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gilas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gilas has a hand on Skovgaard's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Skovgaard takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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 Valentin Skovgaard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skovgaard, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LII
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Haades thumps Skovgaard with a low kick.#CL2#
Haades instigates a clinch.
Haades looking to stall.
Skovgaard lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Hannes Haades has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haades creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skovgaard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skovgaard swings wildly with an uppercut but Haades uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skovgaard throws an elbow but misses.
Haades lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards.
Skovgaard can't find room to land a body shot as Haades controls the action.
Skovgaard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skovgaard lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skovgaard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haades misses with a punch to the body.
Haades blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skovgaard.
Haades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haades taking a breather.
Haades pushes Skovgaard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haades lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haades.
Skovgaard lands a shoulder strike.
Skovgaard lands a right hand.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard is working Haades over against the cage.
Haades misses with a body punch.
Haades changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skovgaard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skovgaard loads up on a big right hand but Haades slips the punch.
Skovgaard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skovgaard scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skovgaard.
Haades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haades. That did some damage!
Haades lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Haades blocks the leg kick.
Haades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Skovgaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skovgaard.#T2#
Skovgaard misses with a body shot
and Haades counters with a straight right hand.
Skovgaard ducks right into an uppercut from Haades.
Skovgaard jabs Haades to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haades takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haades throws a leg kick but Skovgaard checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haades has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Skovgaard cracks Haades with an open hand slap.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haades tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skovgaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Skovgaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skovgaard circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Skovgaard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haades.
Haades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haades takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Haades scores with a jab to the head.
Haades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haades slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Haades moves away from the strike by Skovgaard.
Haades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haades tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haades's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skovgaard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haades scrambles back to his feet.
Skovgaard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haades throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Skovgaard lands a glancing blow to the side of Haades's head.
Skovgaard blocks a low kick nicely.
Skovgaard 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.
Skovgaard scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haades throws a lazy right hand but Skovgaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Haades rushes Skovgaard and presses him up against the cage.
Skovgaard gets through Haades's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skovgaard cracks Haades with a nice body shot.
Skovgaard lands with a right to the head.
Haades avoids the elbow strike from Skovgaard, against the cage.
Skovgaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haades looks winded!
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Haades blocks it.
Haades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skovgaard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haades throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haades is working for takedown but Skovgaard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skovgaard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Haades's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Haades checks it.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick as Haades jumps back.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut.
Haades moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skovgaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Haades misses
and Skovgaard counters with a nice body kick.
Haades misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Skovgaard catches Haades right on the button with a cross.
Haades throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Haades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Haades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haades on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haades takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Haades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skovgaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Skovgaard misses its target.
Skovgaard is looking to slow Haades down with leg kicks.
Haades takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haades doesn't seem bothered though.
Haades avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Haades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haades is looking to chop away at Skovgaard's legs.
Skovgaard quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body kick.
Skovgaard scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Haades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skovgaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haades can do to turn this around?
Haades tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick.
Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skovgaard scores with a nice strike.
Skovgaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skovgaard checks a low kick from Haades.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haades tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skovgaard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haades misses with a head kick.
Skovgaard connects with the punch.
Haades walks into a jab.#T3##CL2#
Skovgaard gets tackled into the cage by Haades. Haades maintains the clinch.
Haades misses with the head strike.
Valentin Skovgaard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haades digs a right hand underneath Skovgaard's ribcage. Skovgaard let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Skovgaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haades looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skovgaard is looking to counter punch.
Haades tries to clinch up but Skovgaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Skovgaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haades takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skovgaard throws a low kick but Haades avoids it.
Haades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skovgaard.
Haades gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Haades's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Skovgaard.#T4#
Haades throws a front kick aimed at Skovgaard's knee but Skovgaard avoids it well.
Skovgaard scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Haades rushes Skovgaard and presses him up against the cage.
Skovgaard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Haades gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haades is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard controlling the position for now.
Skovgaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skovgaard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haades's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haades's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Haades's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard pushes Haades away with a front kick.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haades. That did some damage!
Skovgaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skovgaard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haades follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Haades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skovgaard with a hook.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haades.
Haades ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Haades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haades looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.
It looked like Skovgaard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haades throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Skovgaard pushes Haades away with a front kick.
Haades feints and then cracks Skovgaard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skovgaard down.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard lands with a good body shot.
Haades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Haades moved out of range.
Skovgaard lands a jab to the nose.
Haades wants to slow Skovgaard down by chopping away at his legs.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skovgaard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but Haades avoids it.
Skovgaard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haades tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skovgaard counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Haades is just out of range.
Haades is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skovgaard with a body shot.
Haades has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skovgaard.
Haades throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard throws a jab when Haades was well out of range.
Skovgaard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haades shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haades throws a push kick but Skovgaard slaps the foot to one side.
Skovgaard stuns Haades with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skovgaard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haades counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Haades misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Haades.
Haades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Haades blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skovgaard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skovgaard cracks the inside of Haades's front leg.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body.
Haades is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Haades counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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.
Skovgaard tries to roll over but Haades keeps him under control.
Hannes Haades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard manages to get to full guard.
Skovgaard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haades puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Skovgaard is pressing down on Haades's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haades wanted to stand there but Skovgaard had control of the position.
Haades trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haades throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skovgaard, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
Syn 581
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karelis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skovgaard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skovgaard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Karelis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karelis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that misses.
Karelis scores with the left hand. Skovgaard knows he should have avoided that one.
Karelis throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Karelis throws a sloppy body shot
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skovgaard.
A good leg kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skovgaard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelis throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
Skovgaard throws a nice head kick!
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard connects with a crisp jab.
Skovgaard punishes Karelis's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Skovgaard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karelis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skovgaard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skovgaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karelis scoring well with a low kick there.
Karelis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karelis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Skovgaard.
Karelis slips a jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the body
and Karelis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karelis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
Skovgaard lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skovgaard.
Karelis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skovgaard scores with a body shot.
Skovgaard is looking to wear down Karelis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skovgaard punishes Karelis's body with a nice straight punch.
Skovgaard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karelis's calf.
A jab lands there for Skovgaard.
A good leg kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karelis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karelis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelis.
Skovgaard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skovgaard.
Karelis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skovgaard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Karelis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick from Karelis.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skovgaard, as that shot connected.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skovgaard jabs Karelis right on the nose. Karelis blinks but takes it well.
Skovgaard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skovgaard slips a straight right by Karelis.
Skovgaard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karelis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karelis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Karelis feints a counter leg kick.
Skovgaard tries to land a leg kick but Karelis saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard works the jab nicely.
Skovgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Karelis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karelis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard cracks a nice hook into Karelis's ribs.
Karelis lands with a hook. Skovgaard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karelis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skovgaard can pounce on him.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelis.
A head kick misses from Skovgaard.
Good shot there by Skovgaard.
Nice straight punches there by Skovgaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skovgaard.#CL2#
Karelis clinches up with Skovgaard and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karelis backwards. #BC2#
Karelis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skovgaard defending well as Karelis loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Karelis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karelis down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard 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#
Karelis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karelis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karelis checks it well.
Skovgaard throws a poor cross that misses
and Karelis counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Karelis gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skovgaard throws an elbow but misses.
Karelis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skovgaard blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Skovgaard breaks from the clinch.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Karelis's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karelis on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Karelis.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karelis doesn't seem bothered though.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Skovgaard jabs Karelis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karelis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skovgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard lands a high kick!
A low kick from Skovgaard misses
and Karelis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karelis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skovgaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karelis takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelis.
Skovgaard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelis misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely.
Karelis slips a jab and a cross from Skovgaard.
Karelis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Skovgaard.
Karelis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Karelis looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.
Karelis misses with a body kick.
Skovgaard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karelis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skovgaard lands with a hook. Karelis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karelis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karelis misses with a head kick.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
Skovgaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters circling a little - Skovgaard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Karelis misses.
Skovgaard works Karelis's body with a nice hook.
Karelis is breathing heavily.
Karelis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T3#
Karelis throws a lazy body kick
and Skovgaard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skovgaard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karelis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelis misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skovgaard stuns Karelis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skovgaard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Skovgaard lands with a good body shot.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Karelis's belly button to the back.
Karelis misses with a left hand
and Skovgaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skovgaard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelis is just out of range.
Skovgaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelis can do to turn this around?
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Skovgaard. That snapped Karelis's head back.
#T4#
Skovgaard circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Karelis drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Skovgaard follows Karelis to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
Syn 576 - On The Verge
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Skovgaard throws an off balance right hand
and Lillard counters with a series of strikes. Skovgaard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Lillard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skovgaard counters with a leg kick.
Lillard misses with a body kick.
Lillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skovgaard.
Lillard throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Lillard counters with a crisp one two that drops Skovgaard! Lillard thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Skovgaard to his feet! Skovgaard is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
A combination from Lillard does no damage.
Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lillard closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Skovgaard out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leeland Lillard!
During a confident post fight interview, Leeland Lillard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 573 - World To Come
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Chikatchawan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chikatchawan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skovgaard misses with a hook.
Chikatchawan swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Chikatchawan slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chikatchawan scores with a spinning back kick!
Chikatchawan scores with a body shot.
Skovgaard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chikatchawan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
Skovgaard misses the body punch
enabling Chikatchawan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skovgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chikatchawan.
Skovgaard misses with a straight left. #T1#
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan 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.
Chikatchawan checks a leg kick nicely.
Chikatchawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chikatchawan cracks Skovgaard with a good jab.#CL#
Chikatchawan drives through and clinches with Skovgaard against the cage.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Skovgaard avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
A short left from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skovgaard is keeping busy.
Chikatchawan digs a right hand underneath Skovgaard's ribcage. Skovgaard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skovgaard pushes Chikatchawan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chikatchawan.
Skovgaard looks winded!
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chikatchawan.
#T2##BC#
Chikatchawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Skovgaard throws a wild body kick that Chikatchawan sees coming a mile off.
Chikatchawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Chikatchawan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Skovgaard! Chikatchawan lets Skovgaard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Chikatchawan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skovgaard is still on wobbly legs! Can Chikatchawan finish him?
Skovgaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Chikatchawan should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skovgaard.
It looked like Chikatchawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skovgaard seems to have recovered his senses.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
Chikatchawan is looking to counter punch.
Chikatchawan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skovgaard's sensitive parts. #T3#
Skovgaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Skovgaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Chikatchawan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chikatchawan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skovgaard misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan prevents Skovgaard from breaking the clinch.
Chikatchawan digs a right hand underneath Skovgaard's ribcage. Skovgaard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
Chikatchawan blocks an uppercut.
Skovgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Skovgaard avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Skovgaard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chikatchawan misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Chikatchawan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chikatchawan presses Skovgaard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Skovgaard fails to land.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Skovgaard.
Chikatchawan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a big right hand! Skovgaard is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan 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:
Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Lillard missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lillard misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Skovgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lillard.
Lillard scores with a nice head shot.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Lillard.
Skovgaard connects with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Lillard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
Lillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lillard misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Skovgaard slams his shin into Lillard's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skovgaard checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard lands a nice hook to Lillard's body. Lillard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Lillard misses.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Lillard misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lillard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Lillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Lillard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lillard avoids the body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lillard.
Lillard tries a head kick but it misses.
Skovgaard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skovgaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Lillard lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lillard throws a low kick but Skovgaard avoids it.
Lillard throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
Lillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard needs to keep his hands up - Lillard had a free shot at his head there.
Lillard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lillard swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard thinks about the counter body kick.
Lillard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skovgaard throws a poor cross that misses
and Lillard counters with a good low kick that Skovgaard was not able to check.
Lillard throws a sloppy body shot
and Skovgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lillard checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Skovgaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Lillard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lillard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Skovgaard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lillard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skovgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skovgaard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Lillard.
Lillard blocks a low kick nicely.
Skovgaard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skovgaard punishes Lillard's body with a nice straight punch.
Lillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Lillard tries a head kick but it misses.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lillard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Lillard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Skovgaard responds with a good body kick, but Lillard manages to step out the way in time.
Lillard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lillard misses with a straight right.
Lillard misses with a two punch combination.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lillard ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
Lillard misses with an uppercut.
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 Leeland Lillard 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#
Skovgaard throws a body kick that misses.
Lillard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lillard throws a wild body kick that Skovgaard sees coming a mile off.
Skovgaard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lillard rather than just go for the knockout.
Lillard scores with a push kick.
Lillard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skovgaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Skovgaard misses the target.
Lillard misses with a low kick as Skovgaard jumps back.
Lillard misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Lillard's body.
Skovgaard tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Lillard finds it's target.
Skovgaard defending well as Lillard loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Skovgaard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Skovgaard. Beautiful body shot.
Lillard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Skovgaard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leeland Lillard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a straight left.
Skovgaard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lillard misses with a low kick.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body.
Lillard throws a body kick that misses.
Skovgaard tries a quick counter leg kick but Lillard is wise to it.
Lillard slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard stuns Lillard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Lillard misses.
Skovgaard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skovgaard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Lillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Lillard throws a head kick that half lands.
Lillard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lillard throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lillard counters with a thumping low kick.
Lillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lillard throws a low kick but Skovgaard moves out of range easily.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Lillard's head but Lillard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Lillard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skovgaard throws out a loose jab but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lillard misses the target.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Lillard throws a wild body kick that Skovgaard sees coming a mile off.
Lillard backing away here, and Skovgaard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lillard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Lillard.
Skovgaard cracks Lillard with a good jab.
Lillard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skovgaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Lillard counters with an outside leg kick.
Lillard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skovgaard finds it's way round the side to connect with Lillard's head.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Lillard checks it.
A jab lands there for Skovgaard.#ROC2#
Lillard is rocked!
Lillard misses with an uppercut.
Oh Lillard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lillard drops his hands momentarily. Skovgaard doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lillard staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lillard doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Valentin Skovgaard waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Syn 566 - State of Mind
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A cross from Susi lands.
Skovgaard lands a nice hook to Susi's body. Susi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skovgaard lands a high kick!
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard slips a jab from Susi.
Susi feints and then cracks Skovgaard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skovgaard down.
Susi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Susi scores with a nice strike.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Susi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Susi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skovgaard thuds his right hand into Susi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Susi is looking to slow Skovgaard down with leg kicks. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Skovgaard.
Tero Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Susi. Beautiful body shot.
Susi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Susi throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Susi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Susi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Susi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skovgaard.
Susi throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a left to the body.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard lands with a right hand.
Susi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Skovgaard lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Skovgaard blocks the leg kick.
Susi misses the jab.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Susi moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Susi throwing a counter right hand but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard doesn't manage to clinch there - Susi circles away.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Susi swats away the attempt to clinch by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Susi. That did some damage!
Skovgaard thuds a left hand into Susi's body.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Skovgaard lands with a shot to the body.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Susi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susi lands with a hook. Skovgaard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Susi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susi throws out a powerful jab.
Susi throws a leg kick but Skovgaard checks it.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot that snaps Susi's head back.
Susi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Susi saw that one coming.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skovgaard misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Skovgaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Susi misses.
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skovgaard can pounce on him.
Skovgaard lands a high kick!
Susi throws a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skovgaard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Susi under the eye.#CL2#
Skovgaard moves into the clinch successfully.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Susi tries to work over Skovgaard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Susi jumps guard and drags Skovgaard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skovgaard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that 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.
#R2#
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Skovgaard walks into a left hand.
Skovgaard lands with a shot to the body.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Susi with a body shot.
Susi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skovgaard blocks a head kick by Susi.
Skovgaard slips a jab from Susi.
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Susi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Susi slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Skovgaard darts in and clinches Susi up against the cage.
Susi tries to pull guard but Skovgaard holds him up against the cage and eventually Susi drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Skovgaard on the inside. #T1##TD#
Susi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Susi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Skovgaard escapes and throws Susi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Susi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skovgaard gets to mount! Susi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Susi tries to lock up and control but Skovgaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skovgaard prevents Susi from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skovgaard prevents Susi from getting the reversal.#T3#
Susi tries to lock up and control but Skovgaard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Susi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Susi wants to control but Skovgaard is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Susi is looking to improve his position but Skovgaard isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Skovgaard.
A low kick from Skovgaard misses
and Susi counters with a nice uppercut.
Susi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skovgaard.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skovgaard.
Susi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Susi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi misses with a straight left.
Skovgaard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Susi looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.#T1#
Susi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skovgaard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Susi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skovgaard punishes Susi's body with a nice straight punch.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Skovgaard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Susi lands a head shot.
Susi misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Susi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tero Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Susi misses the jab.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skovgaard lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Skovgaard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Susi tries to work over Skovgaard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skovgaard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skovgaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skovgaard tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skovgaard lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Susi is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard.
Oh Susi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skovgaard creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Susi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Susi drops to his knees and Skovgaard pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 99: Jones vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Okah blocks a jab.
A cross from Okah lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Skovgaard misses.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skovgaard at a distance.
#CL2#
Skovgaard rushes Okah and presses him up against the cage.
Okah pushes Skovgaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Skovgaard controls the action.
#T1#
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Okah on the inside.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Skovgaard.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah is working Skovgaard over against the cage.
Skovgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Okah.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Okah tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Okah controls his hands.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Okah.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to work over Okah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Okah.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Skovgaard lands with a right to the head.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Skovgaard's head.
Okah pushes Skovgaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skovgaard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Okah.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Skovgaard avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah lands a right hand.
Skovgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okah's elbow. #BC#
Okah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skovgaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Okah misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skovgaard. Okah shrugs it off though. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okah - that will leave a mark!
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!
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah throws an off balance right hand
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Okah throws a leg kick but Skovgaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okah throws a head kick that Skovgaard semi-blocks.
A big right from Okah misses.
Okah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okah connects with a body shot.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Skovgaard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Okah.
A clash of legs there as Skovgaard blocks the low kick.
Skovgaard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skovgaard misses with a left hand
and Okah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skovgaard thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah cracks Skovgaard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Skovgaard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Skovgaard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah misses the shot to the body.
Okah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skovgaard's knee momentarily.
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
Okah misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Okah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Okah
and Skovgaard counters with a leg kick.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skovgaard scrambles back to his feet.
Okah connects with a high kick.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah cracks Skovgaard with an open hand slap.#T3#
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skovgaard walks into a straight right hand from Okah.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skovgaard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Skovgaard needs to keep his hands up - Okah had a free shot at his head there.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Okah blocks a head kick by Skovgaard.
#T4#
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard counters with a body kick.
Okah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skovgaard can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Skovgaard.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah thumps Skovgaard with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skovgaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Okah sizes up Skovgaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skovgaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
That's time! Okah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okah throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okah scores with a hook.
Okah throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Skovgaard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
A little feinted left hand from Okah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skovgaard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Skovgaard cracks Okah with a good jab.
Okah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skovgaard takes a step back to recover.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Okah throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Skovgaard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Skovgaard takes one to the chin there.
Skovgaard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skovgaard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skovgaard lands with a kick to the temple. Okah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Skovgaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentin Skovgaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Okah lands a nice hook to Skovgaard's body. Skovgaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah misses with a looping right.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skovgaard. Skovgaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skovgaard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Okah.
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah misses with an uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Okah throws a jab when Skovgaard was well out of range.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skovgaard's calf.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Okah.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Okah.
Skovgaard blocks a head kick by Okah.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skovgaard at a distance.
Okah is looking to clinch but Skovgaard is avoiding it.
#T4#
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Skovgaard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okah. That one must have hurt.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skovgaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Okah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire 97: Tsoko vs. Susi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skovgaard on the side of the head.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Skovgaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee feints and then cracks Skovgaard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skovgaard down.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skovgaard.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skovgaard counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Lee misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Lee.
Skovgaard scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skovgaard.#CL2#
Skovgaard gets a clinch.
Lee tries to work over Skovgaard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skovgaard.
A short body shot lands from Skovgaard as the two fighters clinch.
Lee working aggressively here.
Skovgaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Skovgaard lands with a right to the head.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee cracks Skovgaard with a nice body shot.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. #T2#
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skovgaard's elbow.
Skovgaard misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Skovgaard has the dominant position.
Skovgaard working aggressively here.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Skovgaard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Skovgaard on the inside.
Lee lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee prevents Skovgaard from breaking the clinch.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Skovgaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skovgaard blocking some punches.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Skovgaard fails to land.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is working Lee over against the cage.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skovgaard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard working aggressively here.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skovgaard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
#T4#
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A short left from Skovgaard.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skovgaard's elbow.
Skovgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Skovgaard lands with a short shot to the head.
Skovgaard tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skovgaard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Skovgaard.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Skovgaard's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Skovgaard throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skovgaard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.#T1#
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Lee misses.
Skovgaard connects with a jab.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Skovgaard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard delivers a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a leg kick.
Lee defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Skovgaard with an uppercut!#T2#
Skovgaard jabs at Lee's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Skovgaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skovgaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Skovgaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skovgaard stuffs the takedown.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
#T3#
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Skovgaard works the jab nicely.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Lee misses.
Skovgaard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Skovgaard scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Skovgaard. That snapped Lee's head back.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Lee misses.
Skovgaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skovgaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Skovgaard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skovgaard. That did some damage!
Lee blocks a head kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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#
Skovgaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick.
Skovgaard takes one on the button.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Skovgaard's shoulder, as Skovgaard tries to avoid the shot.
Skovgaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Skovgaard throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Skovgaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Skovgaard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Skovgaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard lands a slapping body shot.
Skovgaard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skovgaard thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Skovgaard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Skovgaard settles back down.
Boo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Lee pushes Skovgaard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Skovgaard.
Lee tries to work over Skovgaard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skovgaard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Lee.
A hook to the body from Skovgaard.
#BC2#
Skovgaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skovgaard stuffs the takedown.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee slips a jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
Skovgaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skovgaard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Skovgaard finds it's target.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Skovgaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Skovgaard scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
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!
Lee throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skovgaard is able to avoid easily.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body kick.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Skovgaard counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skovgaard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Skovgaard made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Aspire 93: Jones vs. Corvus
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
DeNeville circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeNeville lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skovgaard thuds a left hand into DeNeville's body.
DeNeville scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
DeNeville looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DeNeville sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skovgaard defending well though.
Skovgaard gets full guard.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing.
Skovgaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeNeville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skovgaard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
DeNeville trying to control the position from guard on top but Skovgaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeNeville won't allow Skovgaard to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeNeville accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNeville throws a strike but Skovgaard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
DeNeville lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
DeNeville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skovgaard's head.
DeNeville is looking to work some ground and pound but Skovgaard has wrist control.
DeNeville working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DeNeville loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skovgaard wants to sweep but no luck.
DeNeville has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
DeNeville throws an elbow that misses. Skovgaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeNeville's guard. Nice move by Skovgaard!#REVR#
DeNeville looking to control.
DeNeville 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#
DeNeville is nestled in close to Skovgaard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNeville thows a huge punch but Skovgaard dodges it nicely.
DeNeville scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeNeville working over Skovgaard with some ground and pound. Skovgaard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeNeville working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
DeNeville with the ground and pound but Skovgaard uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
DeNeville landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Skovgaard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeNeville postures up in Skovgaard's guard and throws a big left but Skovgaard blocks it.
Skovgaard seems to have got his legs back now.
DeNeville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skovgaard has momentary wrist control but DeNeville slips an elbow through the middle.
Skovgaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeNeville postures up and lands a big shot to Skovgaard's brow.
DeNeville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeNeville loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skovgaard 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.
DeNeville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Skovgaard has momentary wrist control but DeNeville slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNeville is looking to work some ground and pound but Skovgaard has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeNeville accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skovgaard trying to control the position.
DeNeville trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeNeville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skovgaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeNeville.
DeNeville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skovgaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeNeville throws an elbow that misses. Skovgaard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeNeville's guard. Nice move by Skovgaard!#REVR#
DeNeville wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville dominated that 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.
#R2#
Skovgaard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeNeville.
Valentin Skovgaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeNeville lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick there by DeNeville.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeNeville.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
DeNeville dives in and scores a takedown into Skovgaard's guard.#ES#
Skovgaard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. DeNeville is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard tries a body shot but DeNeville blocks it.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from DeNeville.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skovgaard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeNeville tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNeville lands a body punch.
DeNeville working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skovgaard. #T1#
Skovgaard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skovgaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville effectively controlling the action here.
DeNeville lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from DeNeville.
DeNeville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skovgaard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skovgaard.
DeNeville lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skovgaard blocking some punches.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNeville is pushing Skovgaard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNeville's elbow. #BC#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by DeNeville. Beautiful body shot.
DeNeville looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skovgaard tries to move into range but DeNeville moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeNeville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skovgaard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard closes the distance but DeNeville moves to the side
and DeNeville counters with a straight right hand.
DeNeville scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeNeville throws a series of punches but Skovgaard avoids them all with ease.
DeNeville shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skovgaard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by DeNeville.
Skovgaard lands with a cross.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeNeville makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeNeville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skovgaard.
DeNeville wants to slow Skovgaard down by chopping away at his legs. #T3##TD2#
DeNeville bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Skovgaard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by DeNeville.
Skovgaard is looking to regain half guard here but DeNeville keeps moving and retains side control.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
DeNeville connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Skovgaard some visible discomfort.
DeNeville looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skovgaard is avoiding damage well.
DeNeville tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
DeNeville in side control, throwing shots but Skovgaard defends.
DeNeville working the strikes but Skovgaard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville thows a huge punch but Skovgaard dodges it nicely.
#T4#
DeNeville works his way into full mount!
DeNeville throwing strikes here but Skovgaard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DeNeville lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNeville postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Skovgaard badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of DeNeville around the waist but DeNeville pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! DeNeville is the winner by TKO! DeNeville jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donsone DeNeville!
A victorious Donsone DeNeville thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Aspire 86: Yew v Jones
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Chikatchawan misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Skovgaard rushes Chikatchawan and presses him up against the cage.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikatchawan's elbow. #BC#
Skovgaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Skovgaard.
Chikatchawan is looking to slow Skovgaard down with leg kicks.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chikatchawan looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Chikatchawan misses with a low kick.
Chikatchawan looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chikatchawan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Chikatchawan moves forwards but Skovgaard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skovgaard checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard connects with a single shot there.
Skovgaard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chikatchawan delivers a nice body kick.
Chikatchawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chikatchawan cracks Skovgaard with a good jab.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skovgaard.
Chikatchawan defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard slips under a jab from Chikatchawan.
Skovgaard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chikatchawan throws a counter combo.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Chikatchawan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Chikatchawan ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Chikatchawan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chikatchawan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands a leg kick that knocks Skovgaard off balance momentarily.
Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatchawan.
An attempted straight right counter from Skovgaard misses the target.
Chikatchawan looks to land a body kick but Skovgaard moved away.
Skovgaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Chikatchawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skovgaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Chikatchawan counters with a low kick, right behind Skovgaard 's knee.
Chikatchawan misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chikatchawan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Chikatchawan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head.
Skovgaard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skovgaard lands with a straight right. Chikatchawan didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Skovgaard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chikatchawan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick that misses.
Chikatchawan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chikatchawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chikatchawan throws a good cross that connects.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely.
Chikatchawan slips a jab and a cross from Skovgaard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Chikatchawan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. Chikatchawan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skovgaard checks a low kick from Chikatchawan.
Skovgaard tried to counter with a leg kick but Chikatchawan avoided it.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Skovgaard blocks it.
That kick from Chikatchawan tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Chikatchawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body.
Chikatchawan lands a lovely overhand right.
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chikatchawan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chikatchawan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skovgaard.
Chikatchawan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a left to the body.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chikatchawan with a nice cross.
Chikatchawan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chikatchawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chikatchawan throws a sloppy head kick
and Skovgaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chikatchawan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skovgaard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chikatchawan in his tracks.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Skovgaard is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook.#T1#
Chikatchawan throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it.
Skovgaard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chikatchawan moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Chikatchawan throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Skovgaard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chikatchawan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skovgaard momentarily.
Chikatchawan takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chikatchawan connects with a jab.
Chikatchawan connects with a single shot there.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Chikatchawan lands a big head kick that sends Skovgaard tumbling to the mat! Chikatchawan takes a step backwards and waves Skovgaard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skovgaard.
Chikatchawan sizes up Skovgaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chikatchawan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Skovgaard drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Chikatchawan follows Skovgaard to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tsoko Chikatchawan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Aspire 81: Susi v Skovgaard
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
Susi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skovgaard checks it well.
Susi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard counters with a body kick.
Skovgaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Susi lands with a straight right. Skovgaard didn't see that one coming.
Susi tries to land a leg kick but Skovgaard saw it coming and moves away.
Skovgaard counters with a body kick.
Skovgaard cracks Susi with an open hand slap.
Susi cracks the inside of Skovgaard's front leg.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Susi.
Skovgaard is looking to slow Susi down with leg kicks.
Skovgaard throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skovgaard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Susi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skovgaard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Susi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skovgaard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skovgaard! But no joy.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Susi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skovgaard.
Susi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Susi throws a shot to the body.
Skovgaard walks into a left hand.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Susi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Susi stuns Skovgaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skovgaard. Skovgaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy body shot
letting Susi counter with a right hand. #KD#
Susi cracks Skovgaard with an uppercut from hell and Skovgaard crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Susi's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#
Skovgaard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skovgaard is keeping the position for now.
Skovgaard is still in real trouble! Can Susi finish him?
Skovgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skovgaard seems to have recovered his senses.
Susi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skovgaard is retaining full guard.
Susi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Susi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skovgaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Susi advances to half guard.
Skovgaard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Susi. #T3#
Susi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skovgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard has momentary wrist control but Susi slips an elbow through the middle.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is keeping the position.
Skovgaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is keeping the position.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.
Susi pushes down on Skovgaard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Skovgaard is in trouble now - Susi has advanced to mount!
Skovgaard avoids a strike by Susi and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Susi's guard! Fantastic escape!
Susi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skovgaard's guard. #REVR#
Skovgaard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Susi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Susi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skovgaard defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Susi dominated that 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.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Susi blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Susi tried to counter with a leg kick but Skovgaard avoided it.
Susi connects with a single shot there.
Skovgaard takes one on the button.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Susi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Susi looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Susi looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Susi lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Skovgaard connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi avoids a kick to the body.
Skovgaard scores with a push kick.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Susi throws a body kick.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Susi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Skovgaard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Susi scores with a leg kick.
Skovgaard takes one to the chin there.
Skovgaard is still on wobbly legs! Can Susi finish him?
Skovgaard defending well as Susi loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard seems to have recovered his senses.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot that snaps Susi's head back.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susi throws a push kick but Skovgaard slaps the foot to one side.
Skovgaard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Susi misses.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Susi moves out of range.
Susi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Susi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Skovgaard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard digs a good hook to Susi's body.
#T2#
Skovgaard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Susi.
Nice uppercut lands for Skovgaard. That snapped Susi's head back.
Susi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skovgaard.
Susi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Susi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Susi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Susi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
Skovgaard tries to move into range but Susi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skovgaard.
Susi looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skovgaard lands a lovely overhand right.
Susi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Susi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
Skovgaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Susi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skovgaard is trying to counter with his kicks.
Susi looks to land a body kick but Skovgaard moved away.
Susi lands an overhand right.
Susi throws a low kick but Skovgaard moves out of range easily.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the leg kick from Susi.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard sizes up Susi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skovgaard staying out of range there.
Skovgaard misses with a hook.
Skovgaard throws a jab when Susi was well out of range.#T4#
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Susi throws a body shot but no joy.
Skovgaard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skovgaard throws a lazy body kick
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard throws a front kick that sends Susi stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Susi walks into a straight right hand from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot.
Tero Susi is winning the standup battle so far.
Susi tries to clinch there but Skovgaard circles away.
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Skovgaard ducks down to avoid it.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Skovgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Susi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Susi takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Susi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Skovgaard throws a solid leg kick but Susi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skovgaard.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skovgaard as he jumps to the side.
Skovgaard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Susi lands a head shot.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Skovgaard throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Skovgaard has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Susi misses the target.
Susi lands a head shot.
Susi scores with a nice body kick.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Susi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Skovgaard to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Susi avoids it.
Susi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skovgaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Susi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Susi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard checks a low kick from Susi.
Susi tries to move into range but Skovgaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Susi lands an overhand right.
Skovgaard connects with a jab.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susi was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skovgaard jabs Susi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Susi swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Susi staying out of range there.
Susi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard just manages to avoid it.
Susi darts in looking for a takedown but Skovgaard gets double underhooks and turns Susi into the cage. #CL#
Susi drives through and clinches with Skovgaard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Skovgaard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skovgaard misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Susi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skovgaard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Skovgaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skovgaard cracks Susi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skovgaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skovgaard lands a nice hook to Susi's body. Susi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Susi. #T3#
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body kick.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Susi throws a solid leg kick but Skovgaard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Susi.
Skovgaard cracks Susi with an open hand slap.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Susi saw that one coming.
Susi closes the distance but Skovgaard moves to the side
and Skovgaard counters with a solid body kick.
An inside leg kick from Skovgaard misses.
Skovgaard scores with a nice right hand.
Susi misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely.
Susi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Susi throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Skovgaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Skovgaard tries a quick counter leg kick but Susi is wise to it.
Susi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skovgaard.
Susi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Susi doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Susi is rocked!
Skovgaard connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Susi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Susi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Skovgaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skovgaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skovgaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skovgaard steps in with a hook that catches Susi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Skovgaard follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Susi looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard is the new light heavyweight champion!
Valentin Skovgaard made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 74: Skovgaard v Montana
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Skovgaard's shoulder, as Skovgaard tries to avoid the shot.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Skovgaard misses.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Montana wants to clinch.
Skovgaard avoids the body shot from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skovgaard connects with the punch.
Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana moves out of range as Skovgaard throws a body kick.
#T1#
Skovgaard scores with a decent looking hook.
Skovgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skovgaard lands with a hook. Montana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skovgaard looks to throw the jab but Montana is out of range.
Montana tries a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard is wise to it.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body.
Skovgaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montana's head.
Montana slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montana moves out of range as Skovgaard strikes.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a slapping body shot.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Montana's belly button to the back.
Montana throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range. #T2#
Montana lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
Montana throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Skovgaard forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Montana as the two fighters clinch.
Skovgaard digs a right hand into Montana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montana's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Montana working aggressively here.
Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana misses with some punches.
Montana digs a right hand underneath Skovgaard's ribcage. Skovgaard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skovgaard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montana prevents a body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skovgaard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Skovgaard misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Montana.
#T3#
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Montana scores with a shot to the side of Skovgaard's head.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Montana working aggressively here.
Montana blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Skovgaard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skovgaard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the head.
Montana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Montana.
A right handed body shot lands from Skovgaard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Montana throws a head punch that misses.
Montana misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Skovgaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Skovgaard.
A slow jab from Skovgaard misses its intended target.
Montana tries to move into range but Skovgaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skovgaard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard motions for Montana to come forward. Skovgaard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skovgaard misses with a right hand
and Montana counters with a straight right hand.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Montana has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skovgaard scores with a jab to the body.
Montana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skovgaard - that will leave a mark!
Montana misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Skovgaard staying out of range there.
Montana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good shot there by Skovgaard.#T1#
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valentin Skovgaard is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard works the jab nicely.
Skovgaard lands with an overhand left.
Montana throws a body shot but no joy.
Skovgaard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana.
Skovgaard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Montana misses with a body punch
and Skovgaard counters with a left to the body.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Montana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
Skovgaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts.
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana misses with an uppercut
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Skovgaard
and Skovgaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skovgaard punishes Montana's body with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skovgaard. Montana shrugs it off though.
Skovgaard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skovgaard scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Skovgaard throws a push kick but Montana slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skovgaard, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skovgaard, as that shot connected.
Skovgaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a left to the body.
Skovgaard takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montana on the side of the head.#ROC#
Montana is rocked!
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
A shot to the liver by Skovgaard. Beautiful body shot.
Montana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Skovgaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Montana misses the target. #T4#
The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Montana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.
Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Montana avoids it.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skovgaard jabs at Montana's body.
Skovgaard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Skovgaard off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Skovgaard. Beautiful body shot.
Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard backing away here, and Montana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Montana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skovgaard misses with a left hand
and Montana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard scores with a nice body kick.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Skovgaard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skovgaard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Montana lands a jab to the nose.
Montana takes one to the chin there.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick.
Skovgaard connects with a solid leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Montana takes one to the chin there.
Skovgaard misses with a head kick.
Skovgaard defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana misses with a lunging right hand
and Skovgaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Skovgaard.
Montana throws a lazy right hand but Skovgaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skovgaard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Montana avoids it.
Skovgaard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana throws a fast counter high kick but Skovgaard manages to duck under it in time.
Skovgaard catches Montana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Montana leaves his chin hanging out and Skovgaard seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Montana crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 66: Casper vs Mazzini
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a straight left.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skovgaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robinson.
Robinson throws a hook but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
Skovgaard thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Skovgaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Skovgaard throws a good cross that connects.
Robinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been informed that Robinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skovgaard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson looks winded!
Robinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skovgaard. That one must have hurt.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Skovgaard lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Robinson drives through and clinches with Skovgaard against the cage.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skovgaard or not.
Robinson cracks Skovgaard with a nice body shot.
Skovgaard tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Skovgaard.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Skovgaard controls the action.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skovgaard lands a body shot. #BC#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skovgaard. Skovgaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Skovgaard sends Robinson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Skovgaard is motioning to the referee to let Robinson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Robinson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ja Wuan Robinson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Skovgaard lands a big uppercut and Robinson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Robinson looks OK. Skovgaard waves Robinson back to his feet!
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
Skovgaard drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Robinson's head, knocking him out cold! Skovgaard is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
After the big win, Valentin Skovgaard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Aspire 61: Lewandowski vs Yew
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sidious closes the distance and clinches.
Sidious works on Skovgaard's body with a couple of short punches.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Skovgaard 's eye.
I was talking to Sidious's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard is looking to break free of the clinch but Sidious has double underhooks.
Sidious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skovgaard.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Sidious. #BC2#
Skovgaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidious slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skovgaard.#T1#
Skovgaard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sidious swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard lands a head kick. Sidious smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sidious will feel that in the morning.
Skovgaard thows a body kick. Sidious tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Skovgaard finds it's target.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious misses with a hook.
Sidious throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skovgaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sidious on the side of the head.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Skovgaard lands a nice hook to Sidious's body. Sidious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skovgaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious wants to clinch.
Skovgaard punishes Sidious's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Skovgaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Sidious steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Sidious.
And Skovgaard responds with a good body kick, but Sidious manages to step out the way in time.
Skovgaard keeps the fight on the outside.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious throws a front kick that sends Skovgaard stumbling back into the cage.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sidious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Sidious checks a leg kick.
Sidious tries to counter by clinching up but Skovgaard breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Sidious's belly button to the back.
Sidious scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skovgaard doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Skovgaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sidious 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Sidious steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Skovgaard looks to land a body kick but Sidious moved away.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
Skovgaard scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sidious.
Skovgaard walks into a left hand.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.#CL#
Sidious moves into the clinch.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Skovgaard controls his hands.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidious.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skovgaard 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.#T1#
Skovgaard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skovgaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sidious takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!#KD2#
Skovgaard drops Sidious with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sidious looks back up at him and smiles so Skovgaard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Sidious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sidious tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Aspire 49: Zaitsev vs Slice
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard wants to clinch up but Crank keeps it at a distance.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
Skovgaard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skovgaard tries to land a leg kick but Crank saw it coming and moves away.
Skovgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crank.
Skovgaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Crank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skovgaard.
Crank moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkovgaard.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Skovgaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skovgaard.
Crank misses with an uppercut. Skovgaard saw that one coming.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Skovgaard.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Crank misses the target.
Crank works Skovgaard's body with a nice hook.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skovgaard.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard - that landed with a thud.
Skovgaard is trying to break the clinch but Crank is controlling him.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crank misses with a body punch.
Crank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crank controls his hands.
Skovgaard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skovgaard blocks a body shot from Crank.
Crank lands an uppercut.
Crank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skovgaard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Crank blocks it.
Crank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skovgaard's elbow. #T3#
Skovgaard wants to break free but Crank has control.
Crank prevents a body shot from Skovgaard. #BC2#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Crank clinches.
Crank tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow.
Skovgaard can't find room to land a body shot as Crank controls the action.
Skovgaard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skovgaard backwards.
Crank lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Skovgaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
Skovgaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crank has been working on his balance at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skovgaard.
Crank lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skovgaard doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skovgaard tries to clinch there but Crank circles away.
Crank attempts a counter takedown but Skovgaard avoids it well and moves away.
Crank fails to land with a series of punches.
Skovgaard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Crank rushes Skovgaard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skovgaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A lazy body kick from Skovgaard
and Crank counters with a right hand to the body.
Skovgaard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crank throws a right hand that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skovgaard 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.
Crank misses with a looping right.
Crank throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Skovgaard finds it's way through Crank's defenses.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Crank saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crank cracks a nice hook into Skovgaard's ribs.
Skovgaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crank sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Skovgaard fails to land.
Crank blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Crank.
Spank Crank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crank.
Crank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Crank.
A left hand lands to the body for Crank.
Skovgaard swings wildly with an uppercut but Crank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Crank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
Crank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skovgaard has a couple of punches blocked by Crank.
Skovgaard lands a body shot. #BC2#
Skovgaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut. Crank saw that one coming.
Crank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skovgaard walks into a straight right hand from Crank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and Crank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. Crank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skovgaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Crank. That snapped Skovgaard's head back.
A jab from Crank misses.
Crank fails with a takedown attempt.
Crank shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skovgaard pinned against the cage. Skovgaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skovgaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skovgaard there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Crank throws a body punch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Crank slips under a jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Crank moves into the clinch.
Skovgaard blocking some punches.
Skovgaard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Spank Crank's cut is getting worse.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Crank avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Skovgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crank.
Skovgaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skovgaard working hard to break the clinch.
Crank blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank'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#
Crank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skovgaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crank stuns Skovgaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crank cracks Skovgaard with a good jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crank prevents a body shot from Skovgaard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard gets through Crank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skovgaard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skovgaard is leaning against Crank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Crank tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Crank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skovgaard's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Crank fails to land.
Skovgaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skovgaard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crank. #BC2#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crank.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crank misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Skovgaard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crank.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Crank avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage.
Crank blocks a body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Crank blocks it.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crank tries to pull guard but Skovgaard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crank tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spank Crank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crank has a couple of punches blocked by Skovgaard.
#BC2#
Skovgaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crank punishes Skovgaard's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Crank lunges at Skovgaard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skovgaard's hand.
The fighters circling - Skovgaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crank lands with an overhand left.
Skovgaard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spank Crank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Skovgaard clinches up against the cage.
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
Skovgaard misses with the head strike.
Crank digs a right hand underneath Skovgaard's ribcage. Skovgaard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Crank. #T4#
Skovgaard throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Crank.
Skovgaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Skovgaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank tries to clinch but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Skovgaard misses with a left hand #CL#
and Crank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crank.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skovgaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crank's elbow.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skovgaard after a bit of a struggle.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Skovgaard.
I've got Skovgaard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 41
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Kansleri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Kansleri avoids it.
Skovgaard drops his hands momentarily and Kansleri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kansleri lands a jab to Skovgaard's midsection.
Kansleri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Kansleri clinches.
Kansleri misses with some punches.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard tries a body shot but Kansleri blocks it.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansleri tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard tries to move into range but Kansleri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri connects with a right hand. Skovgaard shakes it off.
Kansleri digs a good hook to Skovgaard's body.
Kansleri scores with a nice head shot.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
Kansleri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that Skovgaard avoids nicely.
It seemed like Skovgaard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kansleri at a distance.
Skovgaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Skovgaard moved out of range.
A punch combination from Kansleri misses.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skovgaard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansleri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skovgaard is able to avoid easily.
Skovgaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansleri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skovgaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansleri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Kansleri closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Skovgaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansleri controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Kansleri.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skovgaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansleri misses with the head strike.
Skovgaard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skovgaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
A right handed body shot lands from Skovgaard.
Kansleri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skovgaard tries to throw a body punch but Kansleri avoids it by throwing Skovgaard back against the cage. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch.
Kansleri doesn't manage to clinch there - Skovgaard circles away.
Skovgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansleri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skovgaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skovgaard is out of range and Kansleri settles back down.
Skovgaard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansleri with a body shot.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Kansleri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Kansleri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Kansleri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Skovgaard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kansleri is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Skovgaard cracks Kansleri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skovgaard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kansleri to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Rauta Kansleri has been cut.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kansleri 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Kansleri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansleri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Skovgaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauta Kansleri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard staying out of range there.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kansleri looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.
Skovgaard is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good leg kick by Kansleri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansleri looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Skovgaard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Kansleri strikes.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skovgaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skovgaard.
Kansleri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Kansleri misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Skovgaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Skovgaard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kansleri blocks it well.
Kansleri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skovgaard 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.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Skovgaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Kansleri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansleri throws a lazy right hand but Skovgaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skovgaard unleashes a big counter combination but Kansleri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Skovgaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansleri.
Kansleri thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kansleri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kansleri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skovgaard moves away.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
Skovgaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body. Kansleri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skovgaard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri tries to clinch but Skovgaard moves away
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kansleri!
Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kansleri 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.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick from Skovgaard.
Kansleri tried to counter with a leg kick but Skovgaard avoided it.
Skovgaard throws a front kick aimed at Kansleri's knee but Kansleri avoids it well.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri tries to bum rush Skovgaard with a series of wild strikes but Skovgaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kansleri throws a shot from downtown. Skovgaard moves away and avoids it.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Skovgaard responds with a good body kick, but Kansleri manages to step out the way in time.
Skovgaard jabs at Kansleri's body.#T4#
Kansleri misses with the combination.
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansleri tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Skovgaard avoids it.
Skovgaard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skovgaard lands with a kick to the temple. Kansleri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good standup being displayed there by Skovgaard as he connects with a hook.
Skovgaard stuns Kansleri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauta Kansleri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansleri backs away from a small jab... but Skovgaard lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kansleri crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Skovgaard with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Valentin Skovgaard waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 35
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Piana misses with a right hand
enabling Skovgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piana.
Skovgaard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Piana with a body shot.
Piana looks to land a combination but Skovgaard avoids it well.
Skovgaard defending well as Piana loads up on a big left hand.
Piana misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Piana misses.
Piana connects with a right hand. Skovgaard shakes it off.
Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piana swings widly with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piana takes a swing at Skovgaard's ribcage but misses.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Piana misses with a hook.
Piana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Piana misses with a left hand
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Skovgaard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Piana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skovgaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Piana.
Piana misses with a few strikes there.
Skovgaard thumps Piana with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skovgaard.
Piana is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Skovgaard lands a big right hand that sends Piana crashing to the mat! Skovgaard stays standing though and waves Piana back to his feet!#ROC2#
Piana is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Piana has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Piana's sensitive parts.
Oh Piana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Piana bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Skovgaard comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Piana falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Piana was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Valentin Skovgaard waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Solberg misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solberg lands a leg kick that knocks Skovgaard off balance momentarily.
That kick from Solberg tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peter Solberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solberg missing with a left hand there. Skovgaard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skovgaard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Solberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solberg misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard throws a front kick aimed at Solberg's knee but Solberg avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard defending well as Solberg loads up on a big left hand.
Skovgaard misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard tries to work over Solberg's front leg with a kick but Solberg checks it. #T1#
Skovgaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solberg with a hook.
Skovgaard throws the kick towards the body but Solberg avoids it.
Solberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard just manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard misses with a straight right.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Skovgaard closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Solberg.
Solberg misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard digs a right hand into Solberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Solberg's gas tank. #BC2#
Skovgaard breaks from the clinch.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the leg kick from Solberg.
Skovgaard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solberg.#T2#
Skovgaard tries to score with a low kick but Solberg moves his leg out of the way.
Solberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Solberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Skovgaard works the jab nicely.
Solberg throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Skovgaard counters with a nice right hand that sends Solberg toppling to the canvas! Solberg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skovgaard finish him?!#ROC2#
Solberg is rocked!
Solberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a big left hand that crumples Solberg! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Valentin Skovgaard waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #52
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skovgaard as he jumps to the side.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boitsov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Skovgaard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boitsov lands with a cross.
Skovgaard slips a jab from Boitsov.
And Skovgaard responds with a good body kick, but Boitsov manages to step out the way in time.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Boitsov ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard lands the left hand.
Skovgaard lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Skovgaard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skovgaard wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boitsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Skovgaard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boitsov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Skovgaard has control of Boitsov's left arm, preventing Boitsov from doing any damage.
Skovgaard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boitsov looking to pass the guard.
Boitsov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB#
Boitsov 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.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving. #SUB#
Boitsov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skovgaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skovgaard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boitsov is trying to control the position but Skovgaard postures up. #T3##SUB#
Boitsov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skovgaard defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Boitsov'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.#SUB#
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skovgaard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boitsov trying to keep a closed guard but Skovgaard is proving a slippery customer.
Skovgaard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skovgaard wanted to stand there but Boitsov had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boitsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skovgaard controls the pace.#SUB#
Boitsov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skovgaard has passed into half guard!
Boitsov is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boitsov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Boitsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skovgaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boitsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boitsov misses with an uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skovgaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Boitsov should have avoided that one.
Skovgaard lands with a shot to the body.
Skovgaard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boitsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skovgaard lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Skovgaard fakes the leg kick and cracks Boitsov in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Skovgaard there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boitsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boitsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skovgaard stuffs the takedown attempt from Boitsov. Boitsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Skovgaard throws out a counter right but Boitsov avoids it with no problem.
Skovgaard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Skovgaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skovgaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boitsov throws an off balance right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a body kick that stops Boitsov in his tracks momentarily.
Boitsov looks for a takedown but Skovgaard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boitsov throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Skovgaard moves into range and clinches up with Boitsov.#TD#
Boitsov lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Boitsov looking to sit in guard and control but Skovgaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Skovgaard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Boitsov working for a triangle but Skovgaard defends it easily.
Skovgaard content to stall in guard here.
Boitsov is trying to control the position but Skovgaard postures up.
Skovgaard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Skovgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Boitsov is looking for a triangle but Skovgaard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Boitsov looking for subs off his back but Skovgaard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Skovgaard slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard ducks under a wild hook from Boitsov.
Boitsov fails with the takedown.
Boitsov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Skovgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Skovgaard missing with a left hand there. Boitsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skovgaard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boitsov under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skovgaard sprawls well. Skovgaard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boitsov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Boitsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skovgaard looks to land a right hand but Boitsov moved out of range.
Skovgaard swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Boitsov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dmitry Boitsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Boitsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skovgaard has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Boitsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skovgaard defends it well.
Skovgaard trying to control but Boitsov postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Boitsov is looking for a kimura but Skovgaard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boitsov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Boitsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skovgaard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boitsov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skovgaard's head.
Boitsov trying to pass the guard but Skovgaard defending well.
Skovgaard manages to get to full guard.
Boitsov tries to free his leg and advance position but Skovgaard is retaining full guard. #T3#
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Skovgaard keeps moving.
Dmitry Boitsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boitsov is really struggling to control Skovgaard but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skovgaard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boitsov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skovgaard, as that shot connected.
Skovgaard stuns Boitsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skovgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boitsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boitsov blocks a leg kick.
Skovgaard cracks Boitsov with a good jab.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boitsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard defending well as Boitsov loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skovgaard 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!
After the big win, Valentin Skovgaard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #48
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
MacLeod shoots for a takedown but Skovgaard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Skovgaard dips to his left and cracks MacLeod with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod. #TD2#
MacLeod drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
MacLeod working away.
Skovgaard is looking to regain half guard here but MacLeod keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skovgaard keeps MacLeod under control for a moment.#SUB2#
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skovgaard can't do much from the bottom here.
MacLeod is trying to move to mount but Skovgaard reverses beautifully and ends up in MacLeod's guard.
Skovgaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacLeod swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
MacLeod wants to sweep but no luck.
MacLeod pulls Skovgaard in close to his closed guard and prevents Skovgaard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Skovgaard postures up.
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Skovgaard controlling him for the moment.
Skovgaard sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
MacLeod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skovgaard is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
MacLeod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skovgaard is aware though and is defending well.
Skovgaard looking to pass the guard.
Skovgaard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacLeod holds on and takes a little breather.
Skovgaard controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skovgaard blocks a head kick by MacLeod.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Skovgaard, which made it look bad.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skovgaard defends it well.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Skovgaard avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod misses with a takedown attempt
and Skovgaard counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Skovgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Skovgaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skovgaard staying out of range there.
MacLeod misses with a hook
and Skovgaard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Skovgaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod shoots in but Skovgaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skovgaard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MacLeod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skovgaard counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! MacLeod has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Skovgaard made sure he mentioned Vandal & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #44
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Skovgaard tries a low kick but Gray avoids it.
Gray staying out of range there.
Skovgaard lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
Skovgaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Skovgaard.
Gray lands a body shot.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Skovgaard.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard digs a good body shot into Gray's ribs.
Skovgaard tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Gray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that Gray semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
#T1#
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Skovgaard is looking to slow Gray down with leg kicks.
Skovgaard lands the left hand.
Gray scores with a nice head shot.
Gray blocks a head kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a straight left.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skovgaard moves out of range as Gray strikes.
Skovgaard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gray.
Skovgaard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gray swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick
and Skovgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray thuds a left hand into Skovgaard's body.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick.
Skovgaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray digs a good hook to Skovgaard's body.
Gray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Skovgaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skovgaard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skovgaard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Gray.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray cracks Skovgaard with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Skovgaard wants to slow Gray down by chopping away at his legs.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
A low kick from Gray misses
and Skovgaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skovgaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
Gray scores with a body shot.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray throws a shot to the body.
Gray tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gray connects with a nice looking jab.
Gray thows a body kick. Skovgaard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray backing away here, and Skovgaard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick. #T4#
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Skovgaard is just out of range.
Gray blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray connects with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard lands with a shot to the body.
Skovgaard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Skovgaard moved out of range.
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Skovgaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
It looked like Gray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gray clobbers Skovgaard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gray misses with a hook
and Skovgaard counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Gray misses.
Gray tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skovgaard throws a lazy body kick
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Gray.
Skovgaard throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely.
Skovgaard throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Skovgaard only half commits.
Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Gray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gray checks it well.
Skovgaard clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skovgaard tried to score with a low kick but Gray checks it.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
#T1#
Skovgaard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skovgaard slips under a jab from Gray.
Gray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skovgaard. Skovgaard obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray swings for the body but Skovgaard moves out of range.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skovgaard will feel that in the morning.
Gray cracks a nice hook into Skovgaard's ribs.
That kick from Gray tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gray throws a front kick that sends Skovgaard stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Gray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skovgaard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray connects with a jab.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick from Gray.
Gray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Gray scores with a hook to the body. Skovgaard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skovgaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Skovgaard's head but Skovgaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray staying out of range there.
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Skovgaard avoids a kick to the body.
Gray lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Skovgaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Gray tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Skovgaard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gray thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Skovgaard if he has to take too many more of those.
Gray jabs at Skovgaard's body.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Gray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gray.
Skovgaard swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Skovgaard is rocked!
Skovgaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skovgaard is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Skovgaard wants to land a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Skovgaard seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down.
Gray lands with a cross.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skovgaard misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a two punch combo.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skovgaard can do to turn this around?
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Skovgaard delivers a nice body kick.
Skovgaard misses the jab.
Skovgaard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gray is out of range and Skovgaard settles back down.
Skovgaard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gray. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skovgaard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skovgaard throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray 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.
#R3#
Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Skovgaard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Skovgaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray throws a good cross that connects.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skovgaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skovgaard misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Skovgaard
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skovgaard moves out of range of the body kick.
Gray throws out a powerful jab.
Skovgaard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A head kick misses from Skovgaard.
Gray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Skovgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Gray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skovgaard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skovgaard throws a right hand that misses
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skovgaard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skovgaard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gray lands the left hand.
Gray jabs Skovgaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
Gray closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Skovgaard out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
Akoni Gray 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:
StrikeForce Union #42
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard dips to his left and cracks Koal with an uppercut!
Jab by Skovgaard.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Koal thinks about countering with a head kick.#KD2#
Skovgaard sends Koal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Skovgaard is motioning to the referee to let Koal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Koal is rocked!
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!
Koal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Koal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koal misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Skovgaard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koal seems to have got his legs back now.#KD#
Koal lands a big head kick that sends Skovgaard tumbling to the mat! Koal takes a step backwards and waves Skovgaard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Skovgaard is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Skovgaard has been cut.#T1#
Skovgaard pounces like a tiger and cracks Koal with a vicious hook! Koal is down but not out! Skovgaard follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #37
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Gray blocks a low kick nicely.
Gray throws out a counter right but Skovgaard avoids it with no problem.
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akoni Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skovgaard.
A low kick from Gray misses
and Skovgaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Gray throws a chopping leg kick but Skovgaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skovgaard circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skovgaard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray swings widly with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Skovgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
An inside leg kick lands from Gray.
Skovgaard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
That kick from Gray tenderised Skovgaard's leg. Skovgaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray throws a leg kick but Skovgaard checks it.
Skovgaard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skovgaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
Gray's corner calls for a 1-2. Gray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skovgaard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skovgaard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gray misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Skovgaard slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray misses with a jab to the body
and Skovgaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray tries to move into range but Skovgaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gray lands a head shot.
Skovgaard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Gray was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Gray.
Skovgaard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gray misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skovgaard tries to move into range but Gray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skovgaard with a jab.#T3#
Gray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Gray misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skovgaard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gray lands a right hook to the body.
Skovgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gray scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Gray misses.
Gray slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Gray cracks the inside of Skovgaard's front leg.
Gray tests Skovgaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Skovgaard throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skovgaard momentarily.
Skovgaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skovgaard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gray sizes up Skovgaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard misses with a lunging right hand
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akoni Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
That's time! Skovgaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Gray misses.
A right-left combo lands from Skovgaard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gray.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Skovgaard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Skovgaard moves forwards but Gray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skovgaard avoids the body shot from Gray.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the body from Gray misses
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skovgaard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gray.#ROC2#
Skovgaard is rocked!
A big right from Skovgaard misses. #T1#
Crunch! Gray slams his shin into Skovgaard's torso.
A jab from Skovgaard misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gray. Skovgaard shrugs it off though.
Skovgaard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gray throws the kick towards the body but Skovgaard avoids it.
Gray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gray slips under a jab.
Skovgaard blocks the body kick.
Gray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skovgaard's sensitive parts.
Skovgaard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Skovgaard slips under a jab from Gray.
Skovgaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray tries to score with a low kick but Skovgaard moves his leg out of the way.
Gray cracks Skovgaard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skovgaard scores with a shot to the body.
Skovgaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Skovgaard tries to land a body kick
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Skovgaard throws a front kick aimed at Gray's knee but Gray avoids it well.
Skovgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skovgaard misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Gray lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Gray throws a right and a left that Skovgaard avoids nicely.
A low kick from Skovgaard is predictable there
and Gray counters with a good, hard body kick but Skovgaard shrugs it off. #T4#
Skovgaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skovgaard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#KD2#
Gray cracks Skovgaard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gray has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Skovgaard to stand back up!
Oh Skovgaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray fakes the body blow, causing Skovgaard to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Skovgaard goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akoni Gray! Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
Akoni Gray 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:
StrikeForce Union #35
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Aki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skovgaard.
Danga de danga de dang - Skovgaard scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Aki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Aki moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Aki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Aki has Skovgaard up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard works on Aki's body with a couple of short punches.
Aki tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aki looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aki misses with some punches.
Skovgaard lands a right hand.
Skovgaard gets through Aki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Aki is rocked!
Skovgaard is working Aki over against the cage.
Aki is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?#T1##KD#
Skovgaard drops Aki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aki is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A body shot lands from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard is muscling Aki up against the cage and as Aki bounces back off, Skovgaard cracks him with a huge right hand! Aki crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #34
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Reaper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skovgaard sprawls well. Skovgaard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet.
Skovgaard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skovgaard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
Reaper looks up at the clock. Bad move! Skovgaard lands a right hand from hell, dropping Reaper. Skovgaard pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #33
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
MacLeod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skovgaard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
MacLeod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skovgaard quickly recovers to half guard.
MacLeod tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skovgaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacLeod is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Skovgaard is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment.
Skovgaard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
MacLeod stopping the sweep attempt from Skovgaard.
MacLeod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skovgaard is keeping the position for now.
MacLeod is looking to advance position but Skovgaard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Skovgaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skovgaard avoids the attempt from MacLeod to control.
MacLeod is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
MacLeod tries to hold on but Skovgaard postures up.
MacLeod is working to get back to half guard.
MacLeod regains half guard.
Skovgaard is controlling the pace.
MacLeod is looking for a sweep. Skovgaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
MacLeod controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacLeod is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard passes into side control, despite MacLeod's attempt to control the position.
MacLeod is trying to work for a sweep but Skovgaard has mounted him!
Skovgaard prevents MacLeod from getting the reversal.
Skovgaard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Valentin Skovgaard 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#
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown. Skovgaard tries to sprawl out of it but MacLeod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skovgaard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skovgaard throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be looking for submissions.
MacLeod working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Skovgaard's thigh. Skovgaard counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MacLeod slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Skovgaard is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Skovgaard still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Skovgaard has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
MacLeod sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Skovgaard 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.
Skovgaard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
MacLeod tries to roll over but Skovgaard keeps him under control.
MacLeod is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Skovgaard jumps into side control!
MacLeod tries to bench press Skovgaard off him but Skovgaard keeps the position.
Skovgaard controlling the position.
MacLeod manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skovgaard's best efforts.
MacLeod trying to control but Skovgaard postures up.
#T3#
Skovgaard is looking to pass MacLeod's guard but actually MacLeod recovers to full guard.
MacLeod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valentin Skovgaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacLeod is pulling down on Skovgaard's head to control his posture.
Skovgaard won't allow MacLeod to sweep him here.
MacLeod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skovgaard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
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.
MacLeod is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valentin Skovgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skovgaard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
Skovgaard is looking to score with low kicks.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
MacLeod scores with a takedown into Skovgaard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacLeod drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skovgaard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skovgaard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skovgaard! #REVR#
MacLeod is trying to work for a sweep but Skovgaard has mounted him!
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 Valentin Skovgaard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skovgaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
Skovgaard takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod with the counter takedown but Skovgaard avoids it easily.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skovgaard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skovgaard wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Skovgaard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by MacLeod.
MacLeod dives in for a single leg takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skovgaard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Skovgaard cracks MacLeod with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skovgaard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning MacLeod to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard misses with a looping left.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skovgaard throws out the jab.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacLeod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Skovgaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentin Skovgaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.#T1##KD#
Skovgaard sends MacLeod crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Skovgaard is motioning to the referee to let MacLeod up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Skovgaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skovgaard lands a body shot.
MacLeod lands a really nice looking cross but Skovgaard seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacLeod gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Skovgaard gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! MacLeod is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skovgaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skovgaard slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Skovgaard moved out of range nicely.
Skovgaard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carter misses with a hook. Skovgaard ducked under it nicely.
Skovgaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Skovgaard is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Skovgaard drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skovgaard is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Vince Carter has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter scores with a jab. Skovgaard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard keeps the fight on the outside.
Skovgaard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skovgaard swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Skovgaard lands a head shot.
Skovgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a big right hand! Oh Carter is in trouble here! Skovgaard follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #23
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Vidienko tries to clinch up but Skovgaard circles away and keeps his distance.
As Vidienko backs away, Skovgaard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vidienko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vidienko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vidienko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vidienko tries to clinch but Skovgaard is having none of it.
Vidienko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skovgaard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Skovgaard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vidienko doesn't seem phased though.
Nemanja Vidienko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidienko tries to clinch but Skovgaard is having none of it.
Skovgaard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vidienko. Vidienko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
Vidienko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skovgaard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vidienko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vidienko misses with a hook.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Vidienko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vidienko stalling away here and it's allowed Skovgaard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Vidienko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skovgaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vidienko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Vidienko from controlling successfully.
Vidienko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skovgaard has his hands on Vidienko's head, controlling the position. #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.
Vidienko cracks Skovgaard with a solid left hand.
Skovgaard 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.
Vidienko throws a big right hand that misses.
Vidienko trying to control but Skovgaard is working from the bottom.
Skovgaard keeping full guard, as Vidienko tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skovgaard keeping moving, preventing Vidienko from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vidienko is looking to clinch but Skovgaard is avoiding it.
#T3#
Skovgaard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vidienko's hands.
Vidienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skovgaard dodges the punch combination from Vidienko.
Skovgaard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Skovgaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skovgaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skovgaard scores with a hook to the body.
Vidienko looks winded!
Skovgaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skovgaard pushes Vidienko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Skovgaard.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skovgaard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vidienkos head. #T4#
Skovgaard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skovgaard lands a nice uppercut.
Skovgaard pushes Vidienko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vidienko misses with the head strike.
Skovgaard lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands an uppercut.
Skovgaard lands a right hand.
Skovgaard scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Vidienko is rocked!
Skovgaard digs a right hand underneath Vidienko's ribcage. Vidienko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vidienko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vidienko is still on wobbly legs! Can Skovgaard finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Skovgaard.
Still in the clinch, Skovgaard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Skovgaard - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a right hand.
Skovgaard creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vidienko with a big uppercut! Vidienko tries to clinch up but Skovgaard pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vidienko to the mat! Vidienko covers up and Skovgaard unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Valentin Skovgaard!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #19
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Skovgaard scores with a nice head shot.
Skovgaard connects with a single shot there.
Skovgaard avoids the body shot from Ithome.
Skovgaard throws a nice head kick!
Skovgaard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ithome throws a series of punches but Skovgaard avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Skovgaard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ithome wants to clinch.
Ithome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard thuds his shin into the meat of Ithome's side.
Ithome looks winded!
Skovgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ithome avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skovgaard throws a good cross that connects.
#KD#
Skovgaard lands a big uppercut and Ithome crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ithome looks OK. Skovgaard waves Ithome back to his feet!#ROC#
Ithome is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Skovgaard! Ithome is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Skovgaard!
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