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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Ryan throws a head kick but Korpolombolo moves out of range.
It looked like Korpolombolo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.#TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
Korpolombolo is breathing heavily.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Ryan stands up and waves to Korpolombolo to follow him.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Korpolombolo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Ryan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Ryan gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Korpolombolo to see if he's OK.
Ryan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Korpolombolo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ryan takes a little break here. Korpolombolo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korpolombolo keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korpolombolo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Ryan stands up and beckons Korpolombolo to his feet. #TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Korpolombolo to the mat! Korpolombolo manages to get full guard. #T3#
Ryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
Ryan pushing down on Korpolombolo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Korpolombolo is looking to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the pace.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Korpolombolo'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Korpolombolo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryan 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#
Ryan misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan working the head with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korpolombolo, who protects the arm well. #SU2#
Ryan stands up and beckons Korpolombolo to his feet.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Korpolombolo keeps it at a distance.
Korpolombolo throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korpolombolo stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Ryan.
#TD2#
Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Korpolombolo was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Korpolombolo is looking to stand back up but Ryan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Korpolombolo. #T2##REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Korpolombolo is defending well.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korpolombolo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is taking a breather. Korpolombolo 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.#T3#
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korpolombolo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryan in particular looking to stall.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Korpolombolo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matt Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryan 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Korpolombolo moves out of range easily.
Korpolombolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Korpolombolo attempts a counter takedown but Ryan avoids it well and moves away.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan leaves Korpolombolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ryan has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korpolombolo can't break the clinch.
Ryan jumps guard but Korpolombolo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bango Korpolombolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ryan.#T1#
Ryan slowing the pace effectively.
Ryan jumps guard but Korpolombolo stands there with Ryan around his waist. Ryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Korpolombolo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Korpolombolo prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Korpolombolo won't allow it.
#BC2#
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Korpolombolo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bango Korpolombolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Korpolombolo circles away easily
and Korpolombolo counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Korpolombolo's head but Korpolombolo avoids it well.#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Korpolombolo is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korpolombolo, who protects the arm well.
Korpolombolo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ryan connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Ryan trying to control the position but Korpolombolo is working away. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Ryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Korpolombolo is avoiding damage well.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Korpolombolo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korpolombolo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Ryan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Korpolombolo to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Ryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Korpolombolo drives through with a takedown into Henry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henry wants to get back to his feet but Korpolombolo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Korpolombolo lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Henry has his feet on Korpolombolo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Henry darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Korpolombolo counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Korpolombolo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpolombolo working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpolombolo is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Henry is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Korpolombolo scoring with punches from side control.
Henry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Henry is not content to let Korpolombolo control the position.
Korpolombolo working the ground and pound from side control.
Henry pushes Korpolombolo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Korpolombolo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Henry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Korpolombolo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Korpolombolo taking a breather here.
Henry tries to escape but Korpolombolo is in control. #T2#
Korpolombolo lands a few punches from side control.
Henry is pushing Korpolombolo's head away, looking to escape. Korpolombolo manages to hold on to the position though.
Korpolombolo cracks Henry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Henry is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Korpolombolo just content to control the position.
Korpolombolo landing strikes.
Henry is not content to let Korpolombolo control the position. #T3#
Henry is trying to buck Korpolombolo off.
Korpolombolo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Korpolombolo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Henry pushes Korpolombolo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Korpolombolo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Korpolombolo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Korpolombolo prevents Henry from escaping the position.#T4#
Henry is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Henry takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpolombolo working the ground and pound from side control.
Korpolombolo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Korpolombolo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henry is not content to let Korpolombolo control the position.
Henry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bango Korpolombolo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Korpolombolo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Henry. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Henry. Those never looked like landing.
Korpolombolo attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.
Korpolombolo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henry backs up against the cage.
Ngatokowaru Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpolombolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korpolombolo dives in for a single leg takedown but Henry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch but Korpolombolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Korpolombolo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korpolombolo shoots in looking for a takedown. Henry tries to sprawl out of it but Korpolombolo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Henry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Korpolombolo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henry's guard.#ES2#
Henry scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ngatokowaru Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Henry manages to break the clinch.
Henry looks to land a combination. Korpolombolo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Korpolombolo.
A clash of legs there as Korpolombolo blocks the low kick.
Henry scores with a one two! Korpolombolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Henry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korpolombolo can pounce on him.
#TD#
Korpolombolo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henry on his heels. He'll look to pass Henry's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Henry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Korpolombolo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Henry is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Henry.
Korpolombolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korpolombolo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korpolombolo attempts a counter takedown but Henry avoids it well and moves away.
Henry misses with a hook
and Korpolombolo counters with a left and a right that stings Henry.
Henry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korpolombolo circles away quickly and effectively.
Korpolombolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korpolombolo works over Henry's head and body with a nice combination.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korpolombolo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Henry is rocked!
Bango Korpolombolo is winning the standup battle so far.
Korpolombolo connects with a combination that backs up Henry into the cage. Korpolombolo lands a flurry of punches that gets past Henry's guard. Henry is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Korpolombolo bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bango Korpolombolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Briggs tries to clinch there but Korpolombolo circles away.
Korpolombolo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Briggs fails with the takedown
and Korpolombolo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Briggs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Korpolombolo struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Briggs decides to stand back up.
Briggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Briggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korpolombolo.
Shawn Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Briggs stalling against the cage.
Briggs keeps control of Korpolombolo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Korpolombolo gets underhooks to prevent Briggs's takedown attempt.
Bango Korpolombolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Briggs.#TD2#
Briggs gets control of Korpolombolo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Briggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at The Kegerator - 650$ inform us that Briggs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpolombolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Briggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korpolombolo is one step ahead there.
Korpolombolo wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.#T2#
Briggs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Korpolombolo preventing the sweep.
Korpolombolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Briggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Korpolombolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Korpolombolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Briggs has control of Korpolombolo's left arm, preventing Korpolombolo from doing any damage.
Korpolombolo is working Briggs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Briggs is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Korpolombolo rolls with it to try and escape but Briggs cranks on the arm and Korpolombolo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Briggs!
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Event:
S.A.F.O AWAKENING #1
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Tee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tee scores with a jab.
Tee lunges at Korpolombolo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korpolombolo's hand.
Tee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Korpolombolo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tee misses with an uppercut.
Korpolombolo wants to counter with a clinch but Tee pushes him away.
Korpolombolo ducks under a wild hook from Tee.
Tee misses with a combination
and Korpolombolo counters with a low kick, right behind Tee 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpolombolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tee.
Korpolombolo slips under a jab from Tee.#T1#
Korpolombolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tee defends well and Korpolombolo ends up having to push Tee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Tee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korpolombolo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tee connects with the punch.
Korpolombolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tee.
#T2#
Tee slips under a jab.
Korpolombolo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tee. That did some damage!
A combination from Tee does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Korpolombolo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korpolombolo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Korpolombolo staying out of range there.
Korpolombolo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tes Tee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bango Korpolombolo.#T3#
Tee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tes Tee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpolombolo shoots in but no luck this time.
Tee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korpolombolo misses with a takedown
and Tee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korpolombolo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Korpolombolo swings widly with a right hand
and Tee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tee looks to throw the jab but Korpolombolo is out of range.
Korpolombolo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Korpolombolo moves away from the strike by Tee.
Korpolombolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpolombolo. Tee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Korpolombolo slips under a jab from Tee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tes Tee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Tee misses.
Korpolombolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tee's waist but Tee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korpolombolo off to one side.
That kick from Korpolombolo tenderised Tee's leg. Tee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tes Tee is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korpolombolo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korpolombolo is defended easily by Tee.
Tes Tee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bango Korpolombolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tee throws the left hand but Korpolombolo avoids the punch easily.
Korpolombolo is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Korpolombolo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Korpolombolo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tee has got the better of the exchanges.
Korpolombolo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tee pinned against the cage. Tee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Korpolombolo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tee throws a nice looking combination but Korpolombolo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Korpolombolo is defended easily by Tee.#T2#
Tee missing with a left hand there. Korpolombolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korpolombolo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tee is wise to it.
Bango Korpolombolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tee throws out a loose jab but Korpolombolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korpolombolo.
Tee misses with a looping left.
Korpolombolo feints the counter takedown.
Tee misses with an uppercut
and Korpolombolo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tee scores with a one two! Korpolombolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Korpolombolo throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Nice shot by Tee.
Korpolombolo dives in and grabs Tee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tee pushes down on Korpolombolo's head and hops out.
Tee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korpolombolo.
Good exchange - Tee coming out on top.
Tee throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpolombolo.
Korpolombolo is looking for the big counter here.
Korpolombolo shoots for a takedown but Tee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korpolombolo closes the distance and clinches up with Tee, looking for a takedown. Korpolombolo pushes Tee against the cage but Tee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korpolombolo can do to turn this around?#T4#
Korpolombolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Tee misses its intended target.
Korpolombolo thinks about the counter body kick.
Korpolombolo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Korpolombolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tee counter with a right hand.
Korpolombolo slips under a jab from Tee.
Korpolombolo throws a big counter head kick but Tee avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korpolombolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Korpolombolo throws a series of punches but Tee avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tes Tee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Korpolombolo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Korpolombolo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tee.
Korpolombolo lands a front kick.#TD2#
Korpolombolo gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Tee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tee scores with a shot to the body.
Korpolombolo tries to clinch up but Tee circles away and keeps his distance.
Tee stuns Korpolombolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Tee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpolombolo.
Tee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korpolombolo has his takedown stuffed
and Tee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korpolombolo's head.#TD2#
Korpolombolo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tee did well to prevent Korpolombolo getting side control.#ES#
Tee has one foot on Korpolombolo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tee looks to throw the jab but Korpolombolo is out of range.
Good exchange - Tee coming out on top.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tee looks to land a left hand but Korpolombolo moved out of range nicely.
As Tee backs off Korpolombolo throws a huge counter combo but Tee manages to avoid it all.
Korpolombolo looks for a takedown but Tee sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Tee misses the target.
Tee misses with a hook.
A jab from Tee does it's job there.
Tee misses with a straight left.
Korpolombolo feints the counter takedown.
Tee misses with a looping right.
Korpolombolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Tee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korpolombolo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korpolombolo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korpolombolo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tes Tee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Korpolombolo slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Tee.
Tee lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Korpolombolo fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Tee misses.
As Tee backs off Korpolombolo throws a huge counter combo but Tee manages to avoid it all.
Korpolombolo tries for a takedown but Tee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tes Tee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bango Korpolombolo.
Tee misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tes Tee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tee 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tes Tee!
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #3
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Chen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Korpolombolo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Korpolombolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Chen pulls Korpolombolo into guard.
Korpolombolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Korpolombolo 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.
Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korpolombolo on the ground.#SUB#
Chen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Korpolombolo has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpolombolo is nestled in close to Chen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Korpolombolo connects with a nice short shot to Chen's temple.
Korpolombolo drops an elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Korpolombolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chen keeps working. #T1#
Chen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chen pulls Korpolombolo in close to his closed guard and prevents Korpolombolo from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Korpolombolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korpolombolo has managed to get both his arms back between Chen's legs - danger averted.
Korpolombolo landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Korpolombolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Korpolombolo wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chen trying to keep a closed guard but Korpolombolo is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Chen kicks Korpolombolo off and gets to his feet.
Chen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korpolombolo.
Chen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korpolombolo counters with a one-two to the body.
Chen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Chen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korpolombolo swivels and escapes.
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korpolombolo.#CL#
Chen has closed the distance and engaged Korpolombolo in a clinch.
Chen misses with a punch on the inside.
Chen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korpolombolo walks away with a smile on his face. Chen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for xu Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen dodges the punch combination from Korpolombolo.
Chen is looking to clinch.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korpolombolo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Korpolombolo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korpolombolo shoots for a takedown but Chen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chen throws a series of punches but Korpolombolo moves out of range.
Korpolombolo unleashes a big counter combination but Chen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Korpolombolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Chen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korpolombolo swivels and escapes.
Korpolombolo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chen throws a head kick but Korpolombolo moves out of range.
Korpolombolo throws a wild body kick that Chen sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Chen.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Chen tries to clinch but Korpolombolo is having none of it.
Korpolombolo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chen shoots for a double leg takedown but Korpolombolo sprawls well. He's pushed Chen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korpolombolo counters with a series of strikes. Chen will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Chen gets caught napping as Korpolombolo dives in and scores a takedown. Chen manages to retain guard.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Korpolombolo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bango Korpolombolo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chen misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Chen closes the distance and clinches.
Chen effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Chen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chen tries to get out of the position.
Korpolombolo lands a couple of elbows.#SU2#
Korpolombolo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Korpolombolo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chen drives through with a takedown into Korpolombolo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing that Chen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Korpolombolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Chen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Korpolombolo's guard.
Chen trying to control but Korpolombolo is working from the bottom.
Korpolombolo has a closed guard, preventing Chen from standing up.
Chen won't allow Korpolombolo to sweep him here.
Korpolombolo is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chen is looking to work some ground and pound but Korpolombolo has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Korpolombolo moves out of range of the body kick.
Chen tries to clinch up
and Korpolombolo counters with a one-two to the body.
Chen tries to clinch up.
As Chen backs off Korpolombolo throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Chen looks to throw a body kick
and Korpolombolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen is looking to clinch.
Korpolombolo feints the counter takedown.
Korpolombolo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chen backs up against the cage.
Bango Korpolombolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Korpolombolo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chen is trying to defend but Korpolombolo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Korpolombolo is breathing heavily.
Korpolombolo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chen defending well though. #T3#
Korpolombolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Korpolombolo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Korpolombolo prevents Chen from improving his position.
Chen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Korpolombolo wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
Chen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chen is trying to hold Korpolombolo in close to prevent damage but Korpolombolo has managed to pass into half guard.
Chen punching from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chen is pressing down on Korpolombolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Chen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Korpolombolo uses it to pass to side control.
Check out the look on Korpolombolo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Korpolombolo is looking to take a break and control but Chen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chen sneaks back into half guard.
Korpolombolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korpolombolo is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bango Korpolombolo 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#
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korpolombolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korpolombolo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korpolombolo sprawls well. Korpolombolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Korpolombolo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Korpolombolo looks to land a combination. Chen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korpolombolo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korpolombolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korpolombolo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chen throws a leg kick that misses.
xu Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
A solid body kick from Chen.
Chen doesn't manage to clinch there - Korpolombolo circles away.
Chen tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen tries to clinch up but Korpolombolo circles away and keeps his distance.
Korpolombolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Korpolombolo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Chen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korpolombolo lands a couple of digs.
Korpolombolo stands and throws Chen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Korpolombolo is putting a hurting on Chen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Korpolombolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chen tries to bench press Korpolombolo off him but Korpolombolo keeps the position.
Korpolombolo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chen is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpolombolo working the ground and pound from side control.
Chen manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korpolombolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korpolombolo wants to take a breather but Chen is having none of it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chen gets full guard.
Korpolombolo wants to pass the guard but Chen is keeping the position.
Chen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Korpolombolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korpolombolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korpolombolo unleashes a big counter combination but Chen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korpolombolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen tries to clinch but Korpolombolo is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chen tries for a takedown but Korpolombolo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt
and Korpolombolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for xu Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Korpolombolo looking to score a takedown here. Chen is defending well but Korpolombolo drives through and ends up in Chen's guard.
xu Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Korpolombolo stands and steps away. Chen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Korpolombolo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Korpolombolo counters with a series of strikes. Chen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Korpolombolo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bango Korpolombolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korpolombolo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bango Korpolombolo!
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 2
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Chen shoots for a takedown but Korpolombolo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korpolombolo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chen thows a leg kick but Korpolombolo checks it #TD2#
and Korpolombolo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chen won't be happy with that.
Chen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Korpolombolo blocks the strikes from Chen.
#SUB2#
Korpolombolo seems to be working for a kimura but Chen defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpolombolo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Korpolombolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Korpolombolo's back!#T1#
Chen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Chen keeps control of the position as Korpolombolo tries to break free.
Will Chen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Korpolombolo fending off the submission attempt from Chen.
Chen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Chen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I would not like to be Korpolombolo right now.
#T2#
Korpolombolo is really stuck here.
Korpolombolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen biding his time, controlling Korpolombolo.
Chen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Korpolombolo. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Chen scores with strikes from the back.
Chen trying to control momentarily.
Korpolombolo tries to escape the position.
#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpolombolo tries to roll but Chen sticks to his back.
Chen misses with punches from the back.
Chen is hanging on to Korpolombolo's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Chen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Chen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Korpolombolo wants to get back to his feet.
Chen has good solid back control here.
Chen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Chen wants to control but Korpolombolo is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korpolombolo trying to get back to his feet but Chen is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Korpolombolo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
xu Chen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Chen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korpolombolo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
xu Chen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Chen takes the fight into the clinch.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korpolombolo can do to turn this around?
Chen tries to pull guard but Korpolombolo holds him up against the cage and eventually Chen drops back down to his feet.
Chen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Korpolombolo avoids it by throwing Chen back against the cage. #TD2#
Korpolombolo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chen regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
xu Chen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chen is pulling down on Korpolombolo's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Chen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Korpolombolo passes into side control.
#T1#
Korpolombolo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chen to see if he's OK.
Chen is trying to work for a sweep but Korpolombolo has mounted him!
Chen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Chen has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Chen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Korpolombolo breaks from Chen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chen tries to get out of the position.
Chen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Korpolombolo scoring with strikes but Chen is staying in there. #T2##SUB2#
Korpolombolo is working for a guillotine from mount but Chen frees his head quite easily.
Chen is working to get back to half guard.
Korpolombolo lands a couple of good shots and Chen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Korpolombolo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Korpolombolo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Korpolombolo.
Chen prevents Korpolombolo from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Can Chen hold on?! Korpolombolo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Korpolombolo is not going to allow Chen to sit and survive in this position.
Chen wants to get back to his feet.
Korpolombolo gets his hands free as Chen looks to control.
Chen turns into Korpolombolo and is now in his guard.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Korpolombolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korpolombolo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chen is controlling him. #T4##SU#
Chen stands up from Korpolombolo's guard - Chen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Korpolombolo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Chen clinches.
Korpolombolo wants to get back to striking at distance but Chen won't allow it.
#TD#
Chen tightens his grip and picks Korpolombolo up, before dumping him to the ground. Korpolombolo manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Korpolombolo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Korpolombolo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen tries to pull guard but Korpolombolo holds him up against the cage and eventually Chen drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bango Korpolombolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL#
Chen clinches with his opponent.
Chen wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chen trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chen throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Korpolombolo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chen on his heels. He'll look to pass Chen's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Chen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korpolombolo defends well.
Korpolombolo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Korpolombolo scoring with some ground and pound.
Korpolombolo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Chen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Korpolombolo stacks Chen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Korpolombolo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korpolombolo cracks Chen with a big right hand but Chen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Korpolombolo lands some shots froms side control.#SU2#
Korpolombolo stands up and beckons Chen to his feet.
Korpolombolo darts in looking for a takedown but Chen gets double underhooks and turns Korpolombolo into the cage.
Chen looks to clinch #TD2#
and Korpolombolo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Korpolombolo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Korpolombolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Chen taking some punishment here, with Korpolombolo in his half guard.
Korpolombolo trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen is looking for a sweep. Korpolombolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korpolombolo winds up and cracks Chen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chen is trying to control but can't.
Chen has hold of Korpolombolo's hands but Korpolombolo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Chen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korpolombolo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korpolombolo chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Chen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Korpolombolo wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving. #ES#
Chen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korpolombolo.
Chen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Korpolombolo scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korpolombolo pinned against the cage. Korpolombolo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Korpolombolo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chen with a body shot.#T4#
Korpolombolo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korpolombolo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Korpolombolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen tries to clinch but Korpolombolo moves out of range.
Korpolombolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for xu Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Chen
and Korpolombolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpolombolo scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Korpolombolo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bango Korpolombolo really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Korpolombolo avoids the body shot from Chen.
Korpolombolo with the counter takedown but Chen avoids it easily.
Korpolombolo shoots in looking for a takedown. Chen tries to sprawl out of it but Korpolombolo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Chen scores with a takedown into Korpolombolo's guard.
Chen wants to control from the top but Korpolombolo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpolombolo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korpolombolo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Korpolombolo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chen throwing strikes from guard but Korpolombolo blocks nicely.
Korpolombolo is trying to control the position but Chen postures up.
Chen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chen looking to pass the guard.
Chen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Chen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Korpolombolo kicks Chen off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Korpolombolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chen.
It seemed like Korpolombolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Korpolombolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chen throws a body kick that misses
and Korpolombolo counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Chen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Korpolombolo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Korpolombolo.
Chen content to stall in guard here.
Chen wants to control from the top but Korpolombolo keeps moving. #T3#
Chen won't allow Korpolombolo to sweep him here.
Chen looking to pass the guard.
Korpolombolo keeping moving, preventing Chen from controlling successfully.
Korpolombolo looking for a sweep. Not yet Korpolombolo, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chen with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korpolombolo. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Chen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Korpolombolo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Korpolombolo keeping moving, preventing Chen from controlling successfully.
Chen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korpolombolo wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen postures up in Korpolombolo's guard and throws a big left but Korpolombolo blocks it.
Chen throwing strikes but missing.
Chen sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that xu Chen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Chen wants to clinch.
Chen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korpolombolo keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korpolombolo. #TD#
Chen gets a double leg takedown into Korpolombolo's guard.
Chen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen trying to control but Korpolombolo is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Chen 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. #ES2#
Korpolombolo pushes Chen off and gets back to his feet.
Chen throws a combination that misses
and Korpolombolo counters with a two punch combo.
Korpolombolo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Korpolombolo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Korpolombolo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chen eats them both and turns towards Korpolombolo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2##CL#
Chen has Korpolombolo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen goes for a takedown attempt but Korpolombolo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for xu Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korpolombolo scores with a three punch combo!
Korpolombolo shoots for a takedown but Chen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Korpolombolo avoids the head kick by Chen.
Korpolombolo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Chen feints and as Korpolombolo raises his hands in defense, Chen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Korpolombolo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Korpolombolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Chen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Korpolombolo escapes and throws Chen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Korpolombolo working away.
Korpolombolo working the ground and pound.
Korpolombolo tries to move to mount but Chen blocks the move with his legs.
Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Korpolombolo on the ground.
Chen is looking for a sweep.
Korpolombolo scores with punches from side control.
Korpolombolo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chen down.
#T4#
Korpolombolo cracks Chen with a big elbow.
Chen tries to buck Korpolombolo off but Korpolombolo is having none of it.
Korpolombolo working the body and head with strikes.
Chen is pushing Korpolombolo's head away, looking to escape. Korpolombolo manages to hold on to the position though.
Korpolombolo tries to move to mount but Chen blocks the move with his legs.
Chen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Korpolombolo is controlling him well.
Korpolombolo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chen is not content to let Korpolombolo control the position.
Chen regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bango Korpolombolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korpolombolo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bango Korpolombolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Bowen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowen throws a head kick that misses.
Korpolombolo feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Korpolombolo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bowen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Korpolombolo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpolombolo working over Bowen with some ground and pound. Bowen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korpolombolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowen trying to control from the bottom.
Bowen wants to improve his position but Korpolombolo is controlling well.
#T1#
Korpolombolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Korpolombolo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bowen's head.
Korpolombolo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Korpolombolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Korpolombolo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Bowen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jamie Bowen has been cut.
Korpolombolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Bowen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Korpolombolo decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Korpolombolo closes the distance looking for a takedown. Bowen stuffs it but Korpolombolo still has hold of him. Korpolombolo picks Bowen up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Korpolombolo slams Bowen to the floor and that's really hurt Bowen - he doesn't know where he is! Korpolombolo throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bango Korpolombolo!
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