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Event:
KoF:IW - Manivong X Okongwu
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Nokkau throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Nokkau tries to get set, IronSide tries to push him back and clinch up but Nokkau manages to avoid the attempt.
Nokkau scores with the left hand. IronSide knows he should have avoided that one.
IronSide moves away from the strike by Nokkau.
Nokkau fails to land with a series of punches.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau takes a swing at IronSide's ribcage but misses.
Nokkau shoots in for a takedown but IronSide shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Nokkau looks to move away, IronSide throws a big counter combo but Nokkau just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Nokkau manages to get an easy takedown there - catching IronSide on his heels. He'll look to pass IronSide's guard now, I'm sure.
IronSide on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if IronSide tries to get out of the position.
Nokkau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokkau postures up.
Nokkau is in close to IronSide's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nokkau is fighting to break IronSide's control of his arms but IronSide is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nokkau told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nokkau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokkau looking to sit in guard and control but IronSide gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
IronSide trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
IronSide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Nokkau is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! IronSide has his hands clasped together but Nokkau extends and breaks IronSide's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nokkau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rammaru Nokkau!
Rammaru Nokkau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okafor x Garbowa
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nokkau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Nokkau.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
A jab from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau misses with a two punch combination.
Nokkau throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokkau.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nokkau stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Nokkau throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
We've been told by Nokkau's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nokkau misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Barnes lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Rammaru Nokkau has been cut.
Nokkau looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Barnes.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau connects with the punch.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes with a jab.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes jabs at Nokkau's body.
Nokkau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nokkau throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Nokkau blocks the body kick.
Nokkau looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Nokkau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokkau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.#ROC2#Nokkau is rocked!
Barnes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nokkau to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nokkau looks to clinch but Barnes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nokkau taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reggie Barnes!
Reggie Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Nokkau against the cage.
Nokkau misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nokkau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Nokkau.
Nokkau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Nokkau blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Nokkau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nokkau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nokkau tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nokkau scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head. #TD#
Nokkau gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nokkau trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Nokkau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nokkau stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Nokkau from controlling successfully.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Nokkau dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Nokkau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nokkau tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nokkau.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nokkau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nokkau 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.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nokkau punching from the bottom.
Nokkau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nokkau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nokkau throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Nokkau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokkau can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nokkau preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
It looks like Barnes is going to stand back up.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nokkau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nokkau is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Nokkau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Nokkau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nokkau.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokkau is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Nokkau keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick but Nokkau moves out of range.
Nokkau misses with the combination.
Nokkau with a nice cross.
Nokkau throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Nokkau fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Rammaru Nokkau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokkau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nokkau lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Nokkau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nokkau misses with a low kick.
Nokkau works the jab nicely.
Nokkau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nokkau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes takes a swing at Nokkau's ribcage but misses.
Nokkau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes thumps Nokkau with a low kick.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Nokkau connects with a leg kick.
Nokkau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nokkau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nokkau tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Nokkau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Nokkau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Nokkau misses with a left hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nokkau misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Nokkau avoids it with no problem.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Nokkau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Nokkau and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes prevents Nokkau from breaking the clinch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Nokkau blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nokkau.
Nokkau tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nokkau misses with a body punch.
A short left from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nokkau scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Nokkau controls the action.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Barnes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nokkau is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barnes to the mat. Barnes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rammaru Nokkau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nokkau controlling him for the moment.
Nokkau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Nokkau trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokkau throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Nokkau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Nokkau slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Nokkau gets to his feet and stands over Barnes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Barnes felt that one! Nokkau unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Barnes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammaru Nokkau!
Rammaru Nokkau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KoF:IW II - Wright X Atckinson
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nokkau misses with the combination.
Zaintashara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaintashara ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.#CL2#
Nokkau forces Zaintashara back against the cage and clinches.
Nokkau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nokkau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaintashara is defending well for now.#TD2#
Nokkau gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zaintashara regains guard.
#SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Zaintashara has his foot on Nokkau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nokkau works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Zaintashara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nokkau is aware though and is defending well.
Nokkau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaintashara's head.
Zaintashara trying to keep a closed guard but Nokkau is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaintashara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nokkau puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nokkau prevents Zaintashara from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nokkau throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Nokkau trying to control the action but Zaintashara is working from the bottom.
Nokkau seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaintashara is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nokkau is looking for a kimura here.
Nokkau working Zaintashara over with strikes.
Zaintashara is refusing to be controlled, as Nokkau sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nokkau not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions off his back.
Zaintashara's coaches at King's Cross MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaintashara manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Zaintashara working for a triangle but Nokkau defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nokkau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nokkau looking to sit in guard and control but Zaintashara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nokkau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nokkau will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zaintashara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nokkau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nokkau is looking to improve his position.
Zaintashara content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Nokkau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Nokkau looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zaintashara pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB#
Zaintashara with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nokkau swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nokkau is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Zaintashara looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaintashara avoids the attempt from Nokkau to control.#T4#
Zaintashara prevents Nokkau from getting the reversal.
Zaintashara controlling the pace for now.
Nokkau is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Zaintashara goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nokkau turns into him and now he's in Zaintashara's guard.
Zaintashara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zaintashara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nokkau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaintashara swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Zaintashara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nokkau postures up and lands a big shot to Zaintashara's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rammaru Nokkau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nokkau swings for the body but Zaintashara moves out of range.
Nokkau moves in looking to clinch but Zaintashara pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nokkau. Zaintashara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaintashara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rammaru Nokkau has been cut.
Nokkau takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Nokkau is rocked!
Nokkau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokkau is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaintashara finish him?
Nokkau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaintashara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nokkau glances at the clock... BAM! Zaintashara nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nokkau crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nokkau is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musan Zaintashara!
Our winner, Musan Zaintashara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KoF: GC HW
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nakagawa goes for a double leg but Nokkau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nokkau continues to drive forward.
Nakagawa avoiding damage as Nokkau throws knees to the body.
Nokkau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nokkau throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakagawa. #BC#
Nakagawa breaks from the clinch.
Nakagawa connects with a right hand. Nokkau shakes it off.
Nokkau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Nakagawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nokkau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nakagawa cracks Nokkau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokkau misses with a low kick as Nakagawa jumps back.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Nokkau misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nokkau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokkau on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Nakagawa lands a slapping body shot.
Nakagawa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokkau.
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nokkau.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Nokkau.
Nakagawa shoots in but Nokkau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nokkau connects with a jab.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Nokkau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokkau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Nokkau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Nokkau avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa dodges the punch combination from Nokkau.
Nakagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nokkau takes one to the chin there.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nokkau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Nakagawa dodges the punch combination from Nokkau.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nokkau sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Nakagawa tries to sprawl but Nokkau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is trying to maintain the position but Nokkau is very close to passing his half guard.
Nokkau tries to pass to full mount but Nakagawa defends it.
Nakagawa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nakagawa is looking to escape.
Nakagawa is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nakagawa is trying to maintain the position but Nokkau is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakagawa is trying to stand up here but Nokkau is controlling him well.
Nokkau is nestled in close to Nakagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakagawa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a triangle here. Nokkau is fighting it but it looks tight! Nakagawa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nokkau is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
KoF:IW St.Paddy's Triple Crown
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nokkau throws a combination that misses
and Alaoui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nokkau throws an overhand right that lands on Alaoui's shoulder, as Alaoui tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaoui! But no joy.
Nokkau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alaoui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nokkau takes one on the button.
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alaoui circles away quickly and effectively.
Alaoui swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Alaoui. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaoui.
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Nokkau.
Alaoui looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nokkau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alaoui.#TD#
Nokkau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaoui pulls Nokkau in close to prevent any damage.
Nokkau tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaoui is retaining full guard.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Alaoui has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alaoui controlling Nokkau's posture.
Alaoui keeping moving, preventing Nokkau from controlling successfully.
Alaoui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alaoui has Nokkau pulled in close to control his posture.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alaoui is trying to control the position but Nokkau postures up.
Alaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nokkau won't allow Alaoui to sweep him here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Alaoui has wrist control.
Alaoui trying to keep a closed guard but Nokkau is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alaoui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nokkau.
Alaoui is pulling down on Nokkau's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nokkau throws a jab when Alaoui was well out of range.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Alaoui moves out of range.
A jab from Nokkau finds it's way through Alaoui's defenses.
Alaoui thuds his right hand into Nokkau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Decent striking displayed by Alaoui there.
Nokkau misses with a hook.
Alaoui feints with a jab and clips Nokkau right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nokkau is sent crashing into the canvas and Alaoui leaps in for the kill! Nokkau tries to get to his feet but Alaoui is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nokkau is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssef Alaoui!
Youssef Alaoui seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KoF:IW GC XVIII
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Atckinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Atckinson avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atckinson counters with a straight that turns Nokkau's legs to rubber! Atckinson pushes forward with more strikes and Nokkau goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Atckinson!
Archibald Atckinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KoF: IW Underground III
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Nokkau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nokkau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
A big left from Nokkau misses.
Kushnirov throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nokkau in his tracks.
Nokkau lands with a cross.
A big left from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau tries to move into range but Kushnirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov clobbers Nokkau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Nokkau.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nokkau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Kushnirov avoids them all with ease.
Kushnirov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Nokkau scores with a takedown into Kushnirov's guard.
Kushnirov wants to stand but Nokkau is controlling the position. #ES2#
Kushnirov pushes Nokkau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Kushnirov slips a straight right by Nokkau.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Nokkau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kushnirov lands a really nice looking cross but Nokkau seems unphased.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Kushnirov avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kushnirov connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Nokkau is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Kushnirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nokkau doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Nokkau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nokkau gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kushnirov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nokkau wakes up just in time to hear Kushnirov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilya Kushnirov!
A less than humble Ilya Kushnirov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XII
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Nokkau throws a hook but Zaintashara blocks it.
Nokkau throws a lazy right hand but Zaintashara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaintashara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zaintashara jabs Nokkau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaintashara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaintashara dodges the punch combination from Nokkau.
Zaintashara is looking to counter the offense by Nokkau and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nokkau. Zaintashara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaintashara throws a head kick that Nokkau semi-blocks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nokkau is defended easily by Zaintashara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nokkau jabs Zaintashara right on the nose. Zaintashara blinks but takes it well.
Zaintashara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nokkau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaintashara defends it well.#T1#
Nokkau misses with a two punch combination.
Zaintashara scores with a hook.
Zaintashara slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Zaintashara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Nokkau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nokkau throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Nokkau is rocked!
Nokkau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaintashara counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musan Zaintashara!
Musan Zaintashara retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Musan Zaintashara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws VIII
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nokkau.
Perkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Nokkau.
Nokkau throws a nice looking combination but Perkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Nokkau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perkins is trying to defend but Nokkau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nokkau lands strikes from half guard.
Nokkau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perkins is trying to escape back to his feet but Nokkau uses the scramble to pass into side control.
An elbow from Nokkau crashes against the mat.
Perkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nokkau connects with a decent elbow.
Nokkau 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.
Nokkau scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokkau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Perkins is trying to get back to his feet.
Nokkau working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Perkins is rocked!#T1#
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Nokkau drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Perkins is looking to get back to his feet here but Nokkau is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perkins's back.
Nokkau loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Perkins hold on?
Nokkau drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Perkins is in real trouble here! Nokkau lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Nokkau is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammaru Nokkau! |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws V
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muradov misses with a wild body shot.
Muradov loads up on a big right hand but Nokkau slips the punch.
Nokkau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Muradov tries to score with a low kick but Nokkau moves his leg out of the way.
Nokkau throws a leg kick but Muradov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nokkau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muradov.
Muradov throws a hook to the side of Nokkau's head but Nokkau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muradov circles away quickly and effectively.
Muradov pushes Nokkau away with a front kick.
Muradov throws a sloppy head kick and Nokkau moves out of range easily.
Muradov misses with a two punch combination.
Muradov throws a sloppy head kick and Nokkau moves out of range easily.
Nokkau checks a leg kick.
Muradov throws a series of punches but Nokkau moves out of range.
Muradov throws a solid leg kick but Nokkau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muradov.
Nokkau throws a looping overhand right but Muradov ducks down to avoid it.
Muradov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nokkau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nokkau looks to score with a jab to the body but Muradov is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokkau moves out of range as Muradov strikes.
Muradov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1##TD2#
Nokkau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muradov did well to prevent Nokkau getting side control.
Nokkau controlling the action here.
Muradov has hold of Nokkau's hands but Nokkau slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nokkau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nokkau slips a nice elbow through Muradov's hands, connecting with Muradov's forehead.
Muradov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muradov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nokkau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muradov has his hands clasped together around Nokkau's back. He's all about the action.
Muradov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nokkau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Nokkau stands up over Muradov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Muradov working for a triangle but Nokkau defends it easily.
Muradov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nokkau is controlling Muradov's trapped leg to prevent Muradov from advancing to side control.
Nokkau's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokkau wants to improve his position but Muradov is controlling well.
#T3#
Nokkau is controlling Muradov's trapped leg to prevent Muradov from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nokkau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muradov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muradov throws a strike but Nokkau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nokkau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nokkau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muradov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nokkau dives into side control.
Nokkau landing a few strikes.
Nokkau scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Nokkau scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Muradov to see if he's OK.
Nokkau in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nokkau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Muradov is looking for a sweep.
Nokkau working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Muradov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nokkau connects with a decent elbow.
Muradov pushes Nokkau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nokkau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Muradov taking a bit of punishment here - Nokkau scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Muradov is rocked!
Nokkau scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Muradov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nokkau can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rammaru Nokkau! |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws II
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
Zaintashara wants to counter the offense by Nokkau and move into the clinch position.
Zaintashara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nokkau's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Rammaru Nokkau has been cut.
Nokkau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaintashara tries to counter with a clinch but Nokkau shakes him off and moves away.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaintashara digs a good body shot into Nokkau's ribs.
We've been told by Nokkau's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA (HBE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zaintashara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaintashara tries to counter with a clinch but Nokkau shakes him off and moves away.
Nokkau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.
Zaintashara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokkau.
Zaintashara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nokkau is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaintashara.
Nokkau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nokkau throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Zaintashara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokkau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nokkau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Zaintashara lands a shot to the body.
Zaintashara lands a left hand.
Nokkau trying to land knees to the body.
Nokkau tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaintashara avoids the damage to the body.
Nokkau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaintashara.
Nokkau tries to work over Zaintashara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Zaintashara. #ROC2#Nokkau is rocked!
Zaintashara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nokkau backwards.
Oh Nokkau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nokkau throws a head punch that misses.
Zaintashara working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaintashara.
Nokkau misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaintashara throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Zaintashara pulls guard.
Zaintashara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Zaintashara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaintashara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Nokkau is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaintashara.
#SUB2#
Zaintashara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nokkau is just riding it out for now. Zaintashara eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Nokkau is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaintashara.
Zaintashara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nokkau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nokkau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Zaintashara working for a submission but Nokkau is keeping him at bay.
Zaintashara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Zaintashara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nokkau tries to hold on but Zaintashara pushes him away. #SUB2#
Zaintashara working for a guillotine from mount but Nokkau is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Zaintashara looking for a guillotine from mount but Nokkau is having none of it.
Nokkau is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Nokkau wants to control but Zaintashara is having none of it.#SUB2#
Zaintashara is working for a guillotine from mount but Nokkau frees his head quite easily.
Nokkau is looking to improve his position but Zaintashara isn't that keen on the idea.
Zaintashara trying to control but Nokkau is having none of it.
Nokkau tries to lock up and control but Zaintashara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SUB2#
Zaintashara throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nokkau has his hands clasped together but Zaintashara breaks the hold and Nokkau is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Zaintashara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Musan Zaintashara!
Musan Zaintashara is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Musan Zaintashara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws I Part 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Foy moves out of range.
Nokkau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foy.
Foy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nokkau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokkau.
Foy fails with a takedown attempt.
Foy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Foy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokkau throws a nice looking combination but Foy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nokkau pinned against the cage. Nokkau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foy staying out of range there.
Nokkau blocks a head kick by Foy.
Nokkau looks to land a combination but Foy avoids it well. #CL#
Foy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nokkau, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nokkau has Foy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nokkau pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foy tumbling to the mat - Nokkau dives into Foy's guard.
Foy is looking to stand back up but Nokkau counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Foy. #T1##REVR#
Nokkau slips a nice elbow through Foy's hands, connecting with Foy's forehead.
Nokkau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nokkau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nokkau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Foy is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokkau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oh Foy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Nokkau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foy seems to have got his legs back now.
Foy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nokkau.
Foy is breathing heavily.
Nokkau is controlling the pace.
Nokkau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foy's head.
Foy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nokkau.
Nokkau looks to land a strike but Foy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nokkau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nokkau stands up over Foy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Foy being controlled here, momentarily.
Foy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nokkau controlling from the top position.
Foy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau throwing strikes from guard but Foy blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Foy gets a double leg takedown into Nokkau's guard.#T4#
Nokkau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Foy stopping the sweep attempt from Nokkau.
Nokkau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foy stopping the sweep attempt from Nokkau.
Nokkau seems keen to control Foy's posture.
Nokkau is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Foy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokkau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nokkau can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Foy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Foy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foy preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big left from Nokkau misses.
Foy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nokkau throws a big shot that misses.
Foy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nokkau pinned against the cage. Nokkau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reece Foy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokkau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nokkau misses the shot to the body.
Foy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nokkau.
Foy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nokkau gets caught flat footed, as Foy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foy throws a strike but Nokkau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Nokkau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rammaru Nokkau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Nokkau is in close to Foy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nokkau controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nokkau throwing strikes but missing.
Nokkau stays in close to Foy's body and controls the position.
Nokkau throwing strikes from guard but Foy blocks nicely.
Nokkau controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nokkau postures up in Foy's guard and throws a big left but Foy blocks it.
Foy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nokkau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nokkau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nokkau cracks Foy with a solid left hand.
Nokkau controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Let's hope that Nokkau 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nokkau swinging wildly here.
Foy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nokkau swings for the body but Foy moves out of range.
Foy shoots for a double leg takedown but Nokkau sprawls well. He's pushed Foy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Foy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Nokkau. Those never looked like landing.
Foy shoots in and drives through. Nokkau sprawls well.
Nokkau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nokkau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foy's waist but Foy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nokkau off to one side.
Foy tries to counter by clinching up but Nokkau breaks away and moves out of range.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nokkau.
Foy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foy moves in looking to clinch but Nokkau pushes him off.
Nokkau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nokkau tried to score with a low kick but Foy checks it.
Foy is looking to counter the offense by Nokkau and move into the clinch.#T4#
Nokkau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foy wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nokkau! But no joy.
Nokkau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nokkau shoots in for a double leg but Foy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foy moves in looking to clinch but Nokkau pushes him off.
Nokkau throws a looping overhand right but Foy ducks down to avoid it.
Foy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nokkau.
Foy checks a low kick from Nokkau.
Foy is looking to counter the offense by Nokkau and move into the clinch.
Nokkau misses with a looping left.
Foy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nokkau tries to avoid it but Foy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nokkau to the ground. Nokkau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nokkau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Nokkau lands a left and a right that send Foy crashing to the mat, dazed. Nokkau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Reece Foy 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!
Foy fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reece Foy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nokkau throws a low kick, looking for Foy's leg but Foy calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Nokkau moves into the clinch.
Foy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nokkau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokkau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foy is looking for a takedown.
Nokkau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nokkau wants to break free but Foy has control.
Nokkau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foy blocking some punches.
Nokkau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nokkau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nokkau tries to throw a body punch but Foy avoids it by throwing Nokkau back against the cage.
Nokkau throws a punch but it's blocked by Foy.
Nokkau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Foy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foy looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foy.
Nokkau missing with knees to the body.
Foy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Nokkau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nokkau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nokkau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nokkau dodges an elbow strike from Foy.
Nokkau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Foy as Nokkau tries to tie him up.
Foy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nokkau's efforts to push away.
A short left from Nokkau.
Nokkau misses with the head strike.
Foy avoids a wild elbow strike from Nokkau.
Foy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nokkau walks away with a smile on his face. Foy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nokkau takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Nokkau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foy has Nokkau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nokkau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nokkau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foy has had enough of the clinch but Nokkau keeps him there for the moment.
Nokkau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nokkau can't find room to land a body shot as Foy controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Foy.
Nokkau stalling in the clinch but Foy improves position.
Nokkau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nokkau tries to land knees in the clinch but Foy avoids the damage to the body.
Nokkau's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nokkau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foy avoids it.#T3#
Nokkau misses with a punch on the inside.
Foy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nokkau after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Nokkau fails to land. #TD#
Foy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nokkau clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nokkau manages to reverse the position and now he's in Foy's guard. Nice work there by Nokkau.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nokkau working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Foy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rammaru Nokkau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foy wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokkau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nokkau's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Nokkau pushing down on Foy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nokkau keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Nokkau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rammaru Nokkau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nokkau 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rammaru Nokkau! |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Golden Claws
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau swinging wildly here.
Nokkau tries to land a front kick but Of Legend steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Of Legend avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Of Legend shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nokkau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nokkau, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nokkau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Of Legend with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokkau keeping moving, preventing Of Legend from controlling successfully.
Of Legend pushing down on Nokkau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Of Legend is trying to control. Nokkau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Of Legend is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau controlling the position well. #T1##SUB#
Of Legend is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nokkau preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Of Legend looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Of Legend sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nokkau defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura here.
Nokkau has his hands clasped together around Of Legend's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nokkau defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nokkau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nokkau wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nokkau is defending against the submission attempts here by Of Legend.
Nokkau tries to roll over but Of Legend keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nokkau actively working from the bottom here.
Nokkau wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Of Legend is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Of Legend is trying to control. Nokkau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Of Legend not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nokkau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nokkau keeping control of the position.
Nokkau trying to control from the bottom.
Of Legend prevents Nokkau from improving his position.
Nokkau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nokkau.
Of Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nokkau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Of Legend is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Of Legend wants to control from the top but Nokkau keeps moving.
Nokkau wants to sweep but no luck.
Of Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokkau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Of Legend passes Nokkau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Of Legend throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Of Legend wants to work for an arm triangle but Nokkau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Of Legend throwing shots but Nokkau is blocking nicely.
Nokkau is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nokkau wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Of Legend dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Of Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Of Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokkau tries to clinch up.#CL#
Of Legend gets a clinch.
Of Legend tries to score a body lock takedown but Nokkau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Of Legend blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Of Legend drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Of Legend has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nokkau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Of Legend trying to keep a closed guard but Nokkau is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Of Legend working for a triangle but Nokkau defends it easily.
Nokkau distracts Of Legend with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nokkau cracks Of Legend with a solid left hand.
Of Legend has momentary wrist control but Nokkau slips an elbow through the middle.
Nokkau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Of Legend's head.#SUB#
Nokkau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Of Legend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nokkau has managed to get both his arms back between Of Legend's legs - danger averted.
Of Legend is trying to control the position but Nokkau postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokkau chips away with some ground and pound.
Nokkau is in close to Of Legend's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Of Legend is rocked!
Nokkau working some strikes from top position.
Oh Of Legend is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nokkau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Of Legend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nokkau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Of Legend's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rammaru Nokkau! |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Rodionovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Nokkau takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nokkau has a couple of punches blocked by Rodionovich.
Nokkau tries a knee to the head but Rodionovich blocks it.
Nokkau swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodionovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nokkau.
Rodionovich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodionovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nokkau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodionovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodionovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Nokkau avoids the damage to the body.
Nokkau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Rodionovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Rodionovich manages to break the clinch.
Rodionovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nokkau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodionovich throws out a loose jab but Nokkau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rodionovich misses its intended target.
Nokkau throws a fast counter high kick but Rodionovich manages to duck under it in time.
Rodionovich shoots in for a takedown but Nokkau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodionovich misses with a wild body shot.
Nokkau looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodionovich is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodionovich misses the target.
Nokkau tried to score with a low kick but Rodionovich checks it.#CL2#
Nokkau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nokkau.
Nokkau misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Rodionovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nokkau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nokkau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nokkau misses with a combination
#CL#
and Rodionovich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nokkau swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodionovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodionovich.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nokkau avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rodionovich obliges.
Rodionovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodionovich is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodionovich as Nokkau tries to tie him up.
Rodionovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nokkau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodionovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nokkau prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Rodionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokkau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodionovich controls his hands.
Rodionovich lands an elbow that stopped Nokkau in his tracks for a moment.
Nokkau blocks an elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich prevents a body shot from Nokkau. #BC#
Rodionovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
No joy there for Nokkau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodionovich throws a body kick that misses.
Nokkau is looking for the big counter here.
Nokkau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nokkau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodionovich checks a leg kick.
Rodionovich misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Nokkau misses its intended target.
Rodionovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodionovich swinging wildly here.
Nokkau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodionovich.
Nokkau closes the distance and clinches up with Rodionovich, looking for a takedown. Nokkau pushes Rodionovich against the cage but Rodionovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodionovich throws a sloppy head kick and Nokkau moves out of range easily.
Nokkau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nokkau is looking to chop away at Rodionovich's legs.
Rodionovich keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Rodionovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Nokkau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nokkau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Rodionovich - just one landing.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodionovich misses with a hook.
Nokkau throws a low kick, looking for Rodionovich's leg but Rodionovich calmly moves out of range.
Nokkau fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokkau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nokkau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodionovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokkau.
Rodionovich leaves Nokkau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodionovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Rodionovich avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau avoids the body shot from Rodionovich.
Nokkau moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodionovich goes for a double leg but Nokkau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nokkau continues to drive forward.
Nokkau tries to bum rush Rodionovich with a series of wild strikes but Rodionovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokkau throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodionovich throws a quick counter head kick but Nokkau was just out of range.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses. #T4#
Nokkau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Nokkau drives through with a takedown into Rodionovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodionovich being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodionovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodionovich, not yet.
Rodionovich is working hard here to advance position.
Nokkau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodionovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokkau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nokkau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rammaru Nokkau will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rodionovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Nokkau tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodionovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodionovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Nokkau gets a double leg takedown into Rodionovich's guard.
Nokkau throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodionovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rodionovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodionovich has wrist control.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nokkau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nokkau throwing strikes but missing.
Nokkau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokkau sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Nokkau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nokkau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nokkau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nokkau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodionovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodionovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nokkau.
Rodionovich looking to control.
Rodionovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodionovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nokkau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodionovich's head.
Nokkau lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodionovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nokkau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodionovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokkau postures up in Rodionovich's guard and throws a big left but Rodionovich blocks it. #T2#
Nokkau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokkau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokkau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nokkau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nokkau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodionovich has momentary wrist control but Nokkau slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokkau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nokkau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodionovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokkau won't allow Rodionovich to sweep him here.
Rodionovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodionovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nokkau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nokkau is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodionovich has wrist control.
Nokkau works over Rodionovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Nokkau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Nokkau working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodionovich parries the strikes from Nokkau easily there. Nokkau is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodionovich to escape.
Nokkau tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nokkau grinds an elbow into Rodionovich's temple. #ROC2#Rodionovich is rocked!
Nokkau throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodionovich's head but Rodionovich avoids it well.
Oh Rodionovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nokkau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Nokkau.
Nokkau misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rodionovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Nokkau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rodionovich defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Nokkau seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nokkau creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rodionovich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nokkau moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Nokkau.#T4#
Nokkau controlling the position from side mount.
Nokkau misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nokkau taking a breather here.
Nokkau tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nokkau slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokkau working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rodionovich wants to clinch.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodionovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokkau misses with a double jab.
Nokkau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodionovich tries to clinch there but Nokkau circles away.
Nokkau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokkau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodionovich.
Nokkau swinging wildly here.
Rammaru Nokkau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rodionovich misses.
Nokkau misses with a low kick.
Rodionovich throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nokkau avoids it.
Nokkau throws a nice looking combination but Rodionovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Nokkau tries to get set, Rodionovich tries to push him back and clinch up but Nokkau manages to avoid the attempt.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodionovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokkau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodionovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nokkau circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rodionovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodionovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodionovich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich swinging wildly here.
Nokkau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodionovich. #CL2#
Nokkau takes the fight into the clinch.
Nokkau is trying to stall.
Rodionovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodionovich.
Nokkau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokkau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodionovich is keeping busy.
Rodionovich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Rodionovich successfully pulls guard.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Nokkau throwing strikes from guard but Rodionovich blocks nicely.
Nokkau controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodionovich is trying to keep Nokkau in close.
Nokkau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nokkau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodionovich is keeping the position for now.
Nokkau works over Rodionovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Nokkau throws a big elbow that misses.
Nokkau is stalling in the full guard.
Nokkau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Nokkau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nokkau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nokkau is working Rodionovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nokkau stays in close to Rodionovich's body and controls the position.
Nokkau throwing strikes but missing.
Nokkau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rammaru Nokkau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nokkau postures up in Rodionovich's guard and throws a big left but Rodionovich blocks it.
Rammaru Nokkau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nokkau sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Rodionovich blocks a jab.
Nokkau throws a lazy right hand but Rodionovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodionovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nokkau throws the left hand but Rodionovich avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Nokkau misses the jab.
Nokkau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodionovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexei Rodionovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodionovich ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodionovich checks the leg kick.
Rodionovich defending well as Nokkau loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Nokkau does no damage.
Nokkau misses with a low kick.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodionovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodionovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Rodionovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodionovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nokkau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodionovich looks to land a body kick but Nokkau moved away.
The fighters circling - Nokkau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexei Rodionovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nokkau throws a hook but Rodionovich avoids it easily.
Nokkau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodionovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Rodionovich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rammaru Nokkau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nokkau 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rammaru Nokkau!
In defeat, Alexei Rodionovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Every white has its black and every sweet its sour'. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FOUR
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boi darts in looking for a takedown but Nokkau gets double underhooks and turns Boi into the cage.
Boi gets a double leg takedown into Nokkau's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokkau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boi's guard.
Boi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokkau throws a strike but Boi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nokkau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nokkau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nokkau tries to strike from the bottom.
Nokkau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nokkau tries to get out of the position.
Nokkau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boi is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi advances position into side control!
Nokkau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Boi.
Boi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here.
Boi cracks Nokkau with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boi wants to control but Nokkau is keeping him busy.
Boi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nokkau wants to control but Boi postures up.
Boi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Boi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nokkau keeps working.
Boi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boi landing a few strikes.
Nokkau is not content to let Boi control the position.
What's Nokkau going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boi.
Boi lands some shots froms side control.
Boi trying to control the action but Nokkau is working from the bottom.
Nokkau is looking to regain half guard here but Boi keeps moving and retains side control.
Nokkau wants to control but Boi postures up.
Nokkau is trying to improve his position.
Boi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boi throws an elbow but Nokkau slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boi scores with punches from side control.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep.
Nokkau misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nokkau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boi gets to mount! Nokkau was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nokkau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nokkau wants to hold on but Boi pushes him away.
Nokkau reaches up and holds on to Boi to control the position.
Nokkau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau holds on for dear life.
Boi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nokkau is looking to escape.
Boi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nokkau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nokkau is squirming around, avoiding Boi's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nokkau is trying desperately to improve position.
Boi wants to control the pace but Nokkau is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kloi Boi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nokkau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokkau tried to score with a low kick but Boi checks it.
Boi shoots for a double leg takedown but Nokkau sprawls well. He's pushed Boi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nokkau to the ground. Boi is now in Nokkau's guard.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokkau wants to sweep but no luck.
Boi trying to control but Nokkau is working from the bottom.
Boi stays in close to Nokkau's body and controls the position.
Boi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokkau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nokkau trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau working for a triangle but Boi defends it easily.
Nokkau wants to stand up but Boi is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nokkau fails to land with a series of punches.
Boi has a takedown stuffed.
Nokkau feinted with a counter takedown.
Boi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nokkau circles away.
Rammaru Nokkau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kloi Boi.
Boi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boi is trying to control the action in half guard but Nokkau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nokkau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nokkau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boi wants to control but Nokkau is keeping him busy.
Boi lands strikes from half guard.
Boi is trying to control the action in half guard but Nokkau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boi stalling.
Nokkau controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep. Boi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokkau desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boi trying to control from half guard but Nokkau is working away.
Boi drops an elbow to the side of Nokkau's head.
Nokkau moves into full guard.
Boi drops back looking for a leg! Nokkau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nokkau manages to kick Boi off! Boi jumps back into Nokkau's guard.
Boi trying to control but Nokkau is working from the bottom.
Boi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nokkau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boi shoots in for a takedown but Nokkau shows good takedown defense.
Boi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nokkau defends well and Boi ends up having to push Nokkau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nokkau or perhaps it was just good defense by Boi, which made it look bad.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nokkau.
Nokkau throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nokkau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boi trying to control here.
Nokkau throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rammaru Nokkau dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big right from Nokkau misses.
Boi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nokkau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boi somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Nokkau as Boi shoots in.
Nokkau feinted with a counter takedown.
Boi gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nokkau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nokkau keeps working.
Nokkau holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boi in side control, throwing shots but Nokkau defends.
Boi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nokkau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nokkau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nokkau is not content to let Boi control the position.
Boi working the body and head with strikes.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boi trying to control the position but Nokkau is working away.
Nokkau tries to buck Boi off but Boi is having none of it.
Boi scoring with punches from side control.
Boi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nokkau is trying to get back to half guard.
Nokkau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nokkau has one of Boi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nokkau is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi advances to mount.
Boi working the ground and pound effectively.
Boi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nokkau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nokkau wants to hold on but Boi pushes him away.
Boi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nokkau is looking to escape.
Nokkau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boi on the ground.
Boi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nokkau's face.
Nokkau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nokkau is trying to escape the mount.
Boi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boi looking for a guillotine from mount but Nokkau is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boi trying to control but Nokkau is having none of it.
Nokkau working to try and regain half guard.
Boi wants to control the pace but Nokkau is squirming around nicely.
Nokkau tries to lock up and control but Boi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kloi Boi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloi Boi! |
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