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Event:
KAMIKAZE 44: Revolution
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Lenny misses.
Lenny misses with an uppercut. Betschkeit saw that one coming.
Betschkeit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Lenny has been cut.
Betschkeit lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Betschkeit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Lenny misses the target.
Lenny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lenny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Betschkeit.
Betschkeit misses the jab.
Lenny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lenny throws a jab but it's blocked by Betschkeit.
Lenny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Betschkeit missing with a left hand there. Lenny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Lenny closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Betschkeit bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betschkeit avoids the head kick by Lenny.
Lenny throws a looping overhand right but Betschkeit ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Betschkeit! But no joy.
Betschkeit misses with a hook. Lenny ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Betschkeit steps into range and cracks Lenny with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Lenny flops backwards and Betschkeit dives into his guard looking to finish!
Betschkeit throwing strikes but missing.
Betschkeit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Betschkeit lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
Tony Lenny's cut is getting worse.
Betschkeit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Betschkeit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lenny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Betschkeit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lenny's head.#CUT2#
Tony Lenny's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Betschkeit loads up on a big left hand. Lenny felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Betschkeit looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lenny can't hide his disappointment, as Betschkeit celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Betschkeit!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 36: Bang!
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Fjeld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Betschkeit scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjeld should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Magnus Fjeld has been cut.
Betschkeit misses with a hook. Fjeld ducked under it nicely.
Betschkeit misses with an uppercut. Fjeld saw that one coming.
Fjeld slips a jab from Betschkeit.
Fjeld feinted with a counter takedown.
Betschkeit misses with a hook.
Betschkeit scores with a nice strike.
Fjeld throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fjeld ducks under a wild hook from Betschkeit.
Betschkeit blocks a head kick by Fjeld.
Fjeld leaves his chin hanging out and Betschkeit seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Fjeld crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Betschkeit!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 24: Big Day
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
MacNeill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MacNeill wants to control but Betschkeit is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Betschkeit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacNeill pulls his head out easily.
MacNeill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Betschkeit keeps working.
Betschkeit trying to control here.
Betschkeit is staying active underneath MacNeill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacNeill blocks the strikes from Betschkeit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betschkeit wants to improve his position but MacNeill is controlling well.
Betschkeit pushes MacNeill off looking to stand but MacNeill dives back in and keeps control.
Betschkeit is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Betschkeit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
MacNeill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacNeill tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
MacNeill trying to control the action but Betschkeit is working from the bottom.
MacNeill lands strikes from half guard.
Betschkeit gets back to full guard.
Betschkeit 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.#SUB#
Betschkeit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but MacNeill frees his head nicely. Oh but Betschkeit has switched to an armbar! MacNeill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tim Betschkeit!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 12: Horror
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Betschkeit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Szymuszowski tries to clinch up but Betschkeit circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Betschkeit catches Szymuszowski napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Szymuszowski to the canvas!
#CUT#
It looks like Bartlomiej Szymuszowski has been cut.
Betschkeit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szymuszowski's head.#ROC#
Szymuszowski is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szymuszowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betschkeit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szymuszowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Betschkeit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Szymuszowski looking to control.
Betschkeit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Betschkeit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Betschkeit working the ground and pound but Szymuszowski is defending the strikes.
Betschkeit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szymuszowski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Betschkeit.
Szymuszowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Betschkeit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Szymuszowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Betschkeit asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Szymuszowski tries to buck Betschkeit off but Betschkeit is having none of it.#T1#
Betschkeit throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Betschkeit scoring with punches and elbows.
Betschkeit cracks Szymuszowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Szymuszowski is still in real trouble! Can Betschkeit finish him?
The crowd goes nuts as Betschkeit knocks Szymuszowski out cold with a massive hammerfist! Betschkeit Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Betschkeit!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 8: Future Is Now
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Betschkeit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gurlukovich.#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Betschkeit has been cut.
Gurlukovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Betschkeit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gurlukovich slips under a jab from Betschkeit.
Gurlukovich misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Betschkeit misses the target.
Betschkeit lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Gurlukovich has been cut.
Betschkeit throws a looping overhand right but Gurlukovich ducks down to avoid it.
Gurlukovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Betschkeit circles away.
Betschkeit scores with a jab to the head.
Gurlukovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Betschkeit circles away.
Gurlukovich is looking to clinch but Betschkeit is avoiding it.
Betschkeit misses with an uppercut. Gurlukovich saw that one coming.
A jab from Betschkeit misses.
Gurlukovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gurlukovich 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betschkeit avoids the body shot from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich stuns Betschkeit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Betschkeit throws a hook but Gurlukovich blocks it.
A big left from Betschkeit misses.
Gurlukovich tries to clinch but Betschkeit is having none of it. #T1#
Betschkeit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tim Betschkeit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betschkeit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gurlukovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Betschkeit throws a hook to the side of Gurlukovich's head but Gurlukovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betschkeit throws a shot from downtown. Gurlukovich moves away and avoids it.
Gurlukovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Betschkeit.
Gurlukovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Gurlukovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Betschkeit working hard to break the clinch.
Gurlukovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gurlukovich lands with a light punch inside.
Gurlukovich has Betschkeit pressed against the cage, preventing Betschkeit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Gurlukovich.
Betschkeit has had enough of the clinch but Gurlukovich keeps him there for the moment.
Betschkeit tries to circle away but Gurlukovich has him pinned against the cage.
Betschkeit tries to break free but Gurlukovich pushes him back against the cage.
Gurlukovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Betschkeit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gurlukovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Betschkeit backwards.
Gurlukovich is looking to control Betschkeit's arms but Betschkeit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gurlukovich has his back to the cage. #T2#
Gurlukovich has Betschkeit pressed against the cage.
Gurlukovich lands an uppercut.
Betschkeit is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gurlukovich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Gurlukovich.
Gurlukovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betschkeit backwards.
Gurlukovich lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Betschkeit is rocked!
Gurlukovich dips a shoulder and cracks Betschkeit with a mighty uppercut! Betschkeit falls back against the cage and Gurlukovich unloads with a barrage of strikes! Betschkeit is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gurlukovich screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Gurlukovich!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 3: Vikings
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Betschkeit.
Shepard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Shepard closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Betschkeit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Betschkeit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shepard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shepard throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Shepard clinches up with Betschkeit and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shepard lands a left hand.
#BC#
Betschkeit breaks the clinch.
Betschkeit stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepard. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Betschkeit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Betschkeit.#CUT#
It looks like Gene Shepard has been cut.
Betschkeit misses with a hook
and Shepard counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Tim Betschkeit has been cut.#CL2#
Betschkeit gets tackled into the ropes by Shepard. Shepard maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betschkeit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shepard.
Betschkeit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Shepard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Betschkeit walks away with a smile on his face. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tim Betschkeit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Shepard.
A slow jab from Betschkeit misses its intended target.
Betschkeit scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Betschkeit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shepard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Betschkeit defends it well.
Shepard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#KD#
Betschkeit moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shepard goes down! Can Betschkeit finish him!?
Shepard is trying to control the position but Betschkeit postures up.
Betschkeit postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Shepard's head off the mat! Shepard is out! He's out! Betschkeit jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Betschkeit!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Betschkeit misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Almeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Almeida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Betschkeit.
Betschkeit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Betschkeit misses with a straight left.
Almeida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Betschkeit misses with a straight left.
Almeida feints the counter takedown.
Tim Betschkeit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betschkeit misses with a looping left.
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almeida misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Betschkeit catches Almeida napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Almeida to the canvas!
#CUT#
It looks like Franco Almeida has been cut.
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!
Betschkeit throws a strike but Almeida rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Betschkeit striking off his back but it's not causing Almeida any problems.
Betschkeit trying to keep a closed guard but Almeida is proving a slippery customer.
Betschkeit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almeida controlling from the top position.
Betschkeit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Betschkeit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Betschkeit keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betschkeit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Betschkeit thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Almeida is looking to work some ground and pound but Betschkeit has wrist control.
Betschkeit is looking to stand up but Almeida isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Betschkeit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Betschkeit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Betschkeit is trying to push Almeida away but Almeida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Betschkeit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Betschkeit is trying to force a seperation but Almeida has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Betschkeit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Almeida is trying to drag Betschkeit to the mat but Betschkeit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tim Betschkeit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Almeida.
A frustrated look appears on Betschkeit's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Betschkeit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Betschkeit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almeida on the side of the head.
Betschkeit misses with a hook.
Betschkeit throws an overhand right that lands on Almeida's shoulder, as Almeida tries to avoid the shot.
Betschkeit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Almeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betschkeit manages to avoid it.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Betschkeit.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Betschkeit has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Almeida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Betschkeit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Betschkeit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almeida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Betschkeit throws a hook to the side of Almeida's head but Almeida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almeida throws the left hand but Betschkeit avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Betschkeit finds it's target.
Betschkeit blocks a leg kick.
Betschkeit misses with a looping right.
Betschkeit misses the jab.
Tim Betschkeit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Betschkeit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almeida sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Betschkeit waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Almeida. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Almeida to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Betschkeit stands up over Almeida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Almeida is rocked!
Betschkeit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Betschkeit throwing strikes from guard but Almeida blocks nicely.
Betschkeit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Betschkeit 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.
Almeida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Betschkeit postures up in Almeida's guard and throws a big left but Almeida blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Betschkeit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Almeida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Betschkeit distracts Almeida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Betschkeit scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Betschkeit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Betschkeit is looking to work some ground and pound but Almeida has wrist control.
Almeida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Betschkeit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Almeida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Betschkeit doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Betschkeit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Almeida preventing the sweep.
Almeida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Almeida preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Betschkeit wants to get back to his feet but Almeida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Betschkeit throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Betschkeit dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Betschkeit throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.
Almeida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Almeida doesn't manage to clinch there - Betschkeit circles away.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Betschkeit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Almeida throws a jab but it's blocked by Betschkeit.
Betschkeit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Almeida pushes Betschkeit up against the cage in a clinch.
Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Betschkeit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tim Betschkeit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Almeida.
Almeida tries to pull guard but Betschkeit won't allow it.
Betschkeit pushes Almeida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Betschkeit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida misses with a straight right.
Almeida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Almeida moves out of range as Betschkeit strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betschkeit looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Betschkeit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almeida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almeida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Almeida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Betschkeit circles away.
Almeida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Betschkeit.
Nice uppercut lands for Betschkeit. That snapped Almeida's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betschkeit misses the jab.#T1#
Betschkeit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Betschkeit misses the jab.
Almeida glances at the clock... BAM! Betschkeit nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Almeida crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Almeida is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Betschkeit!
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