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Event:
OFK 145 - Urden Vs Tripp
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Mendy throws a series of punches but Claypool moves out of range.
Mendy misses with a few strikes there.
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
We've been hearing reports that Mendy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Claypool lands with a shot to the body.
Mendy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Mendy gets tackled into the cage by Claypool. Claypool maintains the clinch.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendy's elbow.
Mendy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mendy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenny Claypool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
Mendy throws a series of punches but Claypool moves out of range.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Claypool.
Claypool doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendy circles away.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy misses with a few strikes there.
Mendy cracks Claypool with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Claypool.
Claypool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claypool avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Mendy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Claypool now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Mendy.
Claypool tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
Mendy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Claypool is looking to clinch but Mendy is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Claypool moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendy prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3##CL2#
Claypool rushes Mendy and presses him up against the cage.
Claypool lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claypool.
Mendy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claypool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mendy tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendy wants a takedown but no success here.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claypool leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Claypool on the inside. #T4#
Mendy wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mendy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claypool's brow. #BC2#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claypool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendy somewhat.#CL2#
Claypool takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claypool stalling in the clinch.
Mendy looking for a takedown.
Mendy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
#TD#
Mendy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claypool regains guard immediately.
Claypool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendy is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Claypool 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#
Claypool is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mendy gets tackled into the cage by Claypool. Claypool maintains the clinch.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Mendy controls the action.
#BC#
Mendy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Claypool.
Mendy throws a right and a left that Claypool avoids nicely.
Claypool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claypool lands with a nice body punch.
Mendy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Claypool wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Claypool counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Mendy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claypool stalling the fight.
Mendy goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mendy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claypool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Claypool showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendy.
Claypool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Claypool counters with a left to the body.
Claypool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendy throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Claypool instigates a clinch.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claypool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claypool is looking to clinch but Mendy is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Claypool pushes Mendy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendy has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claypool leaning against his opponent.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Mendy's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Mendy being controlled against the cage.
Claypool scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Mendy controls the action.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mendy goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mendy gets a double leg takedown into Claypool's guard.
Claypool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Claypool wants to stand up but Mendy is controlling him.
Claypool is controlling Mendy's posture.#T3#
Claypool keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Claypool throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendy won't allow Claypool to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Claypool scores with a body shot.
Mendy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendy attempts a counter takedown but Claypool avoids it well and moves away.
Claypool tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Claypool throws a right and a left that Mendy avoids nicely.
Claypool ducks under a wild hook from Mendy.
A nice side step and Claypool releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mendy misses the jab.#T4#
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Claypool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendy tries to move into range but Claypool moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Mendy with that takedown attempt.
Claypool clobbers Mendy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Mendy shoots in and bounces Claypool off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claypool seems keen to control Mendy's posture.
Claypool working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Claypool does no damage.
Claypool is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Claypool gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mendy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Claypool regains guard.
Claypool is looking to stand back up but Mendy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Claypool. #REVB#
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Claypool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Claypool is having none of it.
Claypool wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy is nestled in close to Claypool, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy is keen to just control but Claypool is a slippery customer.
Claypool keeping hold of Mendy's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Mendy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claypool doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendy.
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendy winds up and cracks Claypool with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy stalling.
Mendy is keen to just control but Claypool is a slippery customer.
Claypool pushes Mendy off looking to stand but Mendy dives back in and keeps control.
Claypool keeping hold of Mendy's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy is looking to land body kicks.
Claypool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendy circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendy throws a right hand that Claypool ducks under and follows up with a left that Claypool also avoids with ease.#T3##CL2#
Claypool forces Mendy back against the cage and clinches.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Mendy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Claypool uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendy has time to react.
Claypool digs a good body shot into Mendy's ribs.
Mendy throws a right hand that misses
and Claypool counters with a left to the body.
Mendy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Mendy drives through with a takedown into Claypool's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Claypool keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Claypool pushes Mendy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool tries to clinch but Mendy is having none of it.
Claypool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Claypool walks into a jab.
Claypool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Claypool is fending him off so far but Mendy persists. Nope, Claypool circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendy swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
Claypool lands an overhand right.
Mendy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claypool avoids it really well and circles away.
Claypool wants to counter the offense by Mendy and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Claypool fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendy is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Claypool.
I've got Claypool 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
Kenny Claypool really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 139 - Trump Vs Bagwis
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Claypool is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claypool.
Claypool doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Claypool pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Claypool darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Claypool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones letting Claypool take a breather here.
A short right from Claypool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Claypool has Jones pressed against the cage.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool stalls.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Claypool wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
Jones with the counter takedown but Claypool avoids it easily.
Kenny Claypool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Claypool scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones avoids the head kick by Claypool.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Claypool ducks down to avoid it.
Claypool throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Claypool fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Claypool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claypool trying to control the position.
Jones prevents Claypool from getting back to his feet.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Claypool has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Claypool has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claypool on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claypool tries to get out of the position.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Claypool is rocked!
Jones gets to his feet and stands over Claypool, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Claypool felt that one! Jones unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Claypool from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Jones! |
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Event:
OFK 132 - Bagwis Vs Trump
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claypool as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Claypool clinches.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Claypool instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Claypool.
St Pierre working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Claypool scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
St Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
St Pierre looks winded!#T2#
Claypool gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
Claypool keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Claypool holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Claypool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claypool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Pierre up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Claypool.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.#BC#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Claypool wants to clinch.#CL#
Claypool closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Claypool on the inside.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Claypool is pushing St Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Claypool.
St Pierre's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St Pierre's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Claypool leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenny Claypool.
Claypool stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Claypool has St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Claypool dips to his left and cracks St Pierre with an uppercut!#CL#
Claypool gets a clinch.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
St Pierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Claypool counters with a big head kick but St Pierre shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Claypool counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Claypool.
Good body shot from Claypool.
St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Claypool is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Claypool digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool avoiding damage.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Claypool sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claypool changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Claypool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool'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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claypool is pushing St Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather. #BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Claypool counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Claypool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool stalling against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch. #T4#
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
Claypool gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claypool is stalling here.
Claypool is stalling here.
Claypool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claypool lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Claypool closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool stalling.
A hook to the body from Claypool.
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenny Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
St Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claypool lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards. #T1#
Claypool works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Claypool is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool wants to clinch.
Claypool dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claypool lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Claypool darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Claypool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Georges St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre throws a lazy head kick
and Claypool counters with a straight right hand.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Claypool lands with a cross. #CL#
Claypool drives through and clinches with St Pierre against the cage.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Claypool has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3##CL#
Claypool pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool lands a left hand.
Claypool works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claypool has St Pierre pressed against the cage.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool scores with a hook to the body.
Claypool is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL#
Claypool takes the fight into the clinch.
Claypool just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claypool pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Claypool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claypool presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Claypool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Claypool pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claypool has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
In defeat, Georges St Pierre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm training all the time. My goal is perfection. But I will never reach perfection'. |
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Event:
OFK 125 - Rhino Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Kimura misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Claypool pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claypool misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Kimura blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool works on Kimura's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Kimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kimura clinches up with Claypool and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.#CL#
Claypool forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.#T1##TD2#
Kimura has Claypool pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kimura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claypool tumbling to the mat - Kimura dives into Claypool's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Claypool is keeping the position.
Claypool is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Claypool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimura is controlling him.
Kimura stands and throws Claypool's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Claypool wants to control but Kimura postures up.#SUB2#
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Claypool sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claypool controls the pace.#SUB2#
Claypool got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Claypool has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Claypool stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claypool defends well.
Claypool wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Claypool's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claypool works his way back into a safe position though.
Claypool has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Claypool's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Claypool working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimura's head.#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claypool defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kimura being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Claypool manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Claypool in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Claypool decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL#
Claypool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimura.
Kimura is trying to drag Claypool to the mat but Claypool just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claypool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura wants to counter with a clinch but Claypool pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claypool misses with a body shot.
Claypool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Claypool will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Claypool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Kimura lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.#CL#
Claypool clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Kimura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
#T1#
Kimura is trying to drag Claypool to the mat but Claypool just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claypool. #BC#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claypool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claypool prevents the takedown attempt.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kimuras head.
Claypool working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura wants a takedown.
Claypool has Kimura pushed against the cage.
Claypool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claypool stops a takedown attempt from Kimura.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimura.
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Claypool to work.
Claypool taking a breather.
Claypool seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Kimura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Kimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kimura looking for a takedown.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Claypool. #T3#
Claypool lands a body punch.
Kimura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool stalling against the cage.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Kimura controls the action.
Claypool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claypool stalling in the clinch but Kimura improves position.
Kimura wants a takedown.
Claypool leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimura.
Claypool is trying to push Kimura away but Kimura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Kimura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kimura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kimura is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kimura up against the cage.
Claypool gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Claypool working aggressively here.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kimura blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Claypool gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kimura is working for takedown but Claypool is calmly controlling the position for now.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kimura's elbow.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Claypool is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claypool.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimura up against the cage.
Kimura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kimura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kimura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claypool.
Kimura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claypool counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Claypool stops a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claypool tries to break the clinch but Kimura is controlling the position.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
#BC#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Claypool lands with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claypool.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool clinches.
A short left from Claypool.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimura up against the cage.
Claypool tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
#T3#
Kimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claypool is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kimura is trying to stall.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Kimura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Claypool.
Claypool prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Kimura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
Claypool is working Kimura over against the cage.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool is leaning against Kimura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
Kimura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool controlling the action here for a moment.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claypool has Kimura pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Claypool, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool! |
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Event:
OFK 117 - Shamrock Vs Volkov
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
McNuggets 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. #CL#
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged McNuggets in a clinch.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
#BC#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Claypool misses with a body shot
and McNuggets counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claypool ducks under a wild hook from McNuggets.
Claypool chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McNuggets can pounce on him.
McNuggets scores with a jab.
Claypool blocks a jab.
Claypool moves out of range of the body kick.
Claypool lands a nice shot that snaps McNuggets's head back.
Claypool dodges the punch combination from McNuggets.
#CL#
Claypool instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNuggets blocks a body shot from Claypool. #T1#
Claypool tries to work over McNuggets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool prevents a body shot from McNuggets.
McNuggets tries to throw a body punch but Claypool avoids it by throwing McNuggets back against the cage.
Claypool is leaning against McNuggets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNuggets fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Claypool manages to avoid it.#CL#
Claypool gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
McNuggets goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as McNuggets checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenny Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claypool showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNuggets.
#CL#
Claypool clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL#
Claypool takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNuggets throws a low kick but Claypool avoids it.
Claypool scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNuggets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool lands with a light punch inside.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNuggets.
Claypool taking a breather.
McNuggets misses with a body punch.
#T3##BC#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McNuggets lands with a good body shot.
McNuggets takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Claypool has McNuggets up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McNuggets has a couple of punches blocked by Claypool.
McNuggets struggles to land a body shot inside as Claypool controls his hands.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for McNuggets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Claypool uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNuggets.
McNuggets dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with McNuggets.
McNuggets wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Claypool.
Claypool tries to work over McNuggets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNuggets works on Claypool's body with a couple of short punches.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNuggets goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool prevents a body shot from McNuggets. #BC#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Claypool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from McNuggets.
Claypool looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McNuggets tries to score with a low kick but Claypool moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Claypool has McNuggets up against the cage in a clinch.
McNuggets blocks a body shot from Claypool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McNuggets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claypool moves away.
Claypool looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNuggets doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McNuggets fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Claypool. McNuggets does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Claypool clinches.
Claypool avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on McNuggets's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNuggets lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Claypool or not.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNuggets can do to turn this around?#BC2#
McNuggets pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool doesn't manage to clinch there - McNuggets circles away.
A combination from McNuggets does no damage.
Claypool swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McNuggets throws a leg kick but Claypool checks it.
And Claypool counters with a quick kick to the body but McNuggets blocks it.
Claypool uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNuggets.
Conor McNuggets is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNuggets swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.#T1#
McNuggets throws a big shot that misses.
Claypool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claypool wants to clinch up but McNuggets keeps it at a distance.
McNuggets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claypool moves away.#CL#
Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNuggets fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Claypool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claypool ducks under a wild hook from McNuggets.
McNuggets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Claypool uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNuggets.
McNuggets scores with a hook.
McNuggets just misses with a punch to the body.
McNuggets avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Claypool walks into a left hand. #CL#
McNuggets gets tackled into the cage by Claypool. Claypool maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNuggets can't find room to land a body shot as Claypool controls the action.
McNuggets misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool is leaning against McNuggets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing McNuggets up against the cage.
McNuggets tries to throw a body punch but Claypool avoids it by throwing McNuggets back against the cage.
Claypool lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNuggets.
McNuggets prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNuggets takes a shot to the head.
McNuggets has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Claypool seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McNuggets can turn it around.
McNuggets prevents a body shot from Claypool.
McNuggets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Claypool tries to work over McNuggets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
McNuggets is trying to break free.
McNuggets misses with a punch to the body.
McNuggets tries to throw a body punch but Claypool avoids it by throwing McNuggets back against the cage. #BC#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Claypool scores with a hook to the body. McNuggets takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from McNuggets. Those never looked like landing.
Claypool feinted with a counter takedown.
McNuggets throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McNuggets with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McNuggets avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claypool tries to clinch but McNuggets moves away
and McNuggets counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McNuggets changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McNuggets walks into a straight right hand from Claypool.
Claypool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Claypool clinches.
McNuggets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNuggets tries to work over Claypool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
Claypool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor McNuggets will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! McNuggets has knocked Claypool down with a huge combo! McNuggets steps away and waves a wobbly Claypool back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Claypool is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Claypool has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as McNuggets blocks the leg kick.
McNuggets connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Claypool is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNuggets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Claypool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McNuggets misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNuggets is leaning against Claypool and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNuggets misses with the head strike.
McNuggets swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claypool seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McNuggets struggles to land a body shot inside as Claypool controls his hands.
Claypool is leaning against McNuggets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNuggets's elbow.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claypool has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A combination from McNuggets does no damage.
Claypool is looking to counter punch.
Claypool wants to clinch up but McNuggets keeps it at a distance.#T1#
McNuggets takes a swing at Claypool's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Claypool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McNuggets, pushing him back against the cage.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as McNuggets controls the action.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as McNuggets controls the action.
McNuggets misses with a body punch.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as McNuggets controls his hands.
Claypool slows down the pace here.
McNuggets misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNuggets struggles to land a body shot inside as Claypool controls his hands.
Claypool blocks a body shot from McNuggets.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as McNuggets controls the action.
Claypool stalling.
#T2#
Claypool misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
McNuggets throws a head kick that misses.
Conor McNuggets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from McNuggets. #CL#
Claypool clinches.
McNuggets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McNuggets wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNuggets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Claypool wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Claypool pushes McNuggets up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Claypool lands a body punch. #T3##BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNuggets pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Claypool blocks a jab.#CL#
Claypool has McNuggets up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNuggets swinging wildly here.
Claypool wants to clinch.#CL#
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McNuggets wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
#T4#
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool stalling the fight.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNuggets's elbow.
Claypool tries a body shot but McNuggets blocks it.
McNuggets has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
McNuggets misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on McNuggets's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McNuggets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claypool's elbow. #BC#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool punishes McNuggets's body with a nice straight punch.
Claypool is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on McNuggets's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Claypool is looking to wear down McNuggets with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McNuggets looks to land a combination but Claypool avoids it well.
Claypool swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Claypool clinches up with McNuggets and pushes him back against the cage.
Claypool works on McNuggets's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McNuggets.
I think McNuggets 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor McNuggets!
Post fight, an emotional Conor McNuggets said 'HE AINT NUTTIN BUT AH FOOKIN BUM '. |
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Event:
OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Claypool pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool stalling.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claypool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike.
Claypool stalling.
Anjo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anjo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claypool.
Anjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anjo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Anjo.
#T1#
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anjo's elbow.
Anjo blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Anjo stalling in the clinch but Claypool improves position.
Claypool cracks Anjo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Claypool counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Anjo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Claypool sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Anjo controls the action.
#T2#
Claypool stalling in the clinch.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjo up against the cage.
Anjo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Anjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anjo clinches.
Anjo being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Claypool rushes Anjo and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands.
#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claypool with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claypool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo stalling against the cage.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike.
Anjo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
Claypool lands with a short shot to the head.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
#T4#
Anjo'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anjo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claypool tries a body shot but Anjo blocks it.
#BC2#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Anjo looks to land a left hand but Claypool moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Anjo with that takedown attempt.
Claypool throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Anjo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Claypool's guard.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Anjo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claypool is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool lands a right hand.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Anjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Claypool to keep the fight standing.
Claypool tries to work over Anjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Claypool blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anjo has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anjo backwards. #BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and pushes Anjo back into the cage.#T1#
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Claypool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anjo up against the cage.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claypool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Claypool.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Anjo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Claypool presses Anjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anjo is working for takedown but Claypool is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenny Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool digs a right hand into Anjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anjo's gas tank. #BC2#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo shoots in for a double leg but Claypool sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Claypool clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Anjo.#T3#
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anjo up against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Anjo controls his hands.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Anjo avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
Claypool has Anjo pushed against the cage.
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Anjo's takedown attempt.
Anjo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claypool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anjo backwards. #T4#
Anjo fails to pull guard.
Anjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Anjo gets control of Claypool's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Claypool content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anjo looking for a guillotine here but Claypool defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Claypool punishes Anjo's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Anjo manages to pull guard.
Claypool sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claypool tries to stand but Anjo is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claypool throws an elbow that misses. Anjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Claypool's guard. Nice move by Anjo!#REVR##T1#
Anjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Claypool is looking to stand up but Anjo isn't so interested in that idea.
Anjo passes into half guard.
Claypool holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Claypool felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo prevents Claypool from standing back up.
Claypool regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anjo.
Claypool wants to stand and escape but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Anjo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo.
Anjo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Anjo 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Anjo tries to keep at a distance but Claypool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool is leaning against Anjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anjo presses Claypool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
#T4#
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Anjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claypool sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claypool lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anjo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anjo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Claypool pushes Anjo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Claypool 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Claypool defending well though.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Claypool is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claypool is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones throwing shots but Claypool is blocking nicely.
Claypool looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Claypool keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones throws a strike but Claypool avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claypool can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Claypool blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Claypool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Claypool trying to control the position here.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Claypool's brow.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Claypool is keeping the position.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones stands up over Claypool, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Claypool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claypool is keeping the position for now.
Claypool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones won't allow Claypool to get back to his feet.
Claypool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Claypool uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Claypool!#REVB#
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claypool's guard. #REVR##T4#
Jones postures up in Claypool's guard and throws a big left but Claypool blocks it.
Claypool wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Claypool utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Claypool gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones is pulling down on Claypool's head. It's preventing any offense from Claypool, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claypool stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Claypool tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kenny Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Claypool darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones letting Claypool take a breather here.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Claypool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones'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.#BC2#
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Claypool takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Claypool presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Claypool is stalling here.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Jones gets control of Claypool's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is trying to keep Claypool in close.
Claypool won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Claypool wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Claypool looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Alex Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claypool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Claypool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claypool pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Claypool utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claypool utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claypool is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Claypool wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Claypool keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenny Claypool will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claypool sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Claypool is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Claypool has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones letting Claypool take a breather here.
Jones tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. 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.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Claypool blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Claypool scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Jones wants a takedown.
Claypool taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to pull guard but Claypool holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Claypool lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Claypool.
#T2#
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Claypool to keep the fight standing.
Claypool pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claypool lands with a left to the head.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Claypool presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool stalls.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claypool works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.#T3##BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Jones blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claypool.#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Claypool tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Claypool and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Claypool instigates a clinch.
Claypool tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
The referee calls for Claypool to work.
Claypool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Claypool rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Claypool 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool! |
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Event:
OFK 94 - Sector Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot.
As Bomstaerk tries to get set, Claypool tries to push him back and clinch up but Bomstaerk manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Bomstaerk has managed to clinch.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Bomstaerk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Claypool can't fight it off and eventually Bomstaerk manages to take the fight to the floor. Claypool looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Claypool keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bomstaerk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Claypool has control of Bomstaerk's left arm, preventing Bomstaerk from doing any damage.
Claypool wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Claypool keeps moving.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes from guard but Claypool blocks nicely.
Bomstaerk stops Claypool from standing up. #T1#
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Claypool keeps moving.
Bomstaerk throws a big elbow that misses.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Claypool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk passes Claypool's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bomstaerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bomstaerk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claypool regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bomstaerk.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Claypool holds on and takes a little breather.
Bomstaerk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Bomstaerk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Claypool is looking to stand up but Bomstaerk isn't so interested in that idea.
Bomstaerk working some strikes from top position.
Claypool utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Claypool has wrist control.
Claypool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bomstaerk is controlling him.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Claypool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claypool wants to sweep here but Bomstaerk controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bomstaerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands a big shot to Claypool's brow.
Claypool looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bomstaerk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claypool is keeping the position for now.
Claypool keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bomstaerk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claypool has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bomstaerk has managed to get both his arms back between Claypool's legs - danger averted.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Claypool is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Claypool is retaining full guard.
Claypool on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claypool tries to get out of the position.
Bomstaerk throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Bomstaerk prevents Claypool from getting back to his feet.
Claypool has momentary wrist control but Bomstaerk slips an elbow through the middle.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Claypool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of digs.
Bomstaerk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bomstaerk throws a big elbow that misses.
Claypool is looking to stand up but Bomstaerk isn't so interested in that idea.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Claypool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bomstaerk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bomstaerk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Claypool walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bomstaerk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claypool stalling in the clinch but Bomstaerk improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bomstaerk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
Claypool presses Bomstaerk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool is working Bomstaerk over against the cage.
Bomstaerk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Claypool cracks Bomstaerk with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claypool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Bomstaerk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Claypool is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bomstaerk is controlling him well.
Bomstaerk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Claypool is avoiding damage well.
Bobby Bomstaerk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bomstaerk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Claypool is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Claypool pushes Bomstaerk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bomstaerk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bomstaerk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Claypool is avoiding damage well.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Claypool is keeping him busy.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but Claypool manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk stands up over Claypool, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Claypool wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Claypool keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bomstaerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Claypool keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bomstaerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bomstaerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Claypool has wrist control.
Claypool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bomstaerk is controlling him.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Claypool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bomstaerk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bomstaerk lands in his opponent's guard.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes but missing.
Bomstaerk chips away with some ground and pound.
Claypool tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Bomstaerk won't allow Claypool to get back to his feet.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Claypool keeps moving.
Bomstaerk stands and throws Claypool's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bomstaerk cracks Claypool with a big elbow.
Bomstaerk working the body and head with strikes.
Claypool is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
The ground and pound from Bomstaerk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Claypool has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bomstaerk but great work by Claypool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Bomstaerk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Claypool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bomstaerk looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Bomstaerk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Claypool tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bomstaerk is in Claypool's guard.
Bomstaerk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bomstaerk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Claypool's head.
Bomstaerk with a nice head shot there.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Claypool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk landing with the ground and pound. #ES#
Claypool is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bomstaerk looking to stall.
Bomstaerk blocks a body shot from Claypool. #T1#
Bomstaerk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claypools head.
Claypool blocks an elbow strike from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk can't get the takedown.
Claypool is working Bomstaerk over against the cage.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bomstaerk scores with a hook to the body. Claypool takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Claypool gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bomstaerk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Claypool manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bomstaerk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claypool tries to score with a low kick but Bomstaerk moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Claypool has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bomstaerk darts in looking for a takedown but Claypool gets double underhooks and turns Bomstaerk into the cage.
Claypool tries to clinch but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Claypool keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bomstaerk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Claypool drives through and clinches with Bomstaerk against the cage.
Bomstaerk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claypool pulls his leg out and moves away.
Claypool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Claypool takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Bomstaerk misses.
Claypool swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bomstaerk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
and Claypool counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Claypool doesn't manage to clinch there - Bomstaerk circles away.
Claypool moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses
and Claypool counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bomstaerk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Claypool on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bomstaerk misses the shot to the body.
Kenny Claypool is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Claypool clinches.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Claypool manages to get underhooks.
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool just leaning against Bomstaerk, taking a breather.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Bomstaerk controls his hands.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Bomstaerk controls his hands.
#T4#
Claypool lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk is working for takedown but Claypool is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bomstaerk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claypool pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bobby Bomstaerk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bomstaerk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Claypool was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk throws a hook to the side of Claypool's head but Claypool sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bomstaerk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Claypool has Bomstaerk up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool tries to clinch but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Claypool tries to clinch but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Claypool. No joy for Bomstaerk on that attempt.
It looked like Claypool was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bomstaerk.
A big left from Bomstaerk misses.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but Claypool shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenny Claypool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bomstaerk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Claypool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bomstaerk 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bomstaerk! |
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Event:
OFK 64 - Harwath Vs Moreno
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Claypool tries to clinch but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Claypool slips under a jab from Bomstaerk.
Claypool throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bomstaerk goes for a double leg but Claypool avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Claypool continues to drive forward.
Claypool stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomstaerk. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Bomstaerk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Claypool did well to prevent Bomstaerk getting side control.
Claypool kicks Bomstaerk off and gets back to his feet.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claypool avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk looks to land a left hand but Claypool moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bomstaerk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk throws a hook but Claypool avoids it easily.
Claypool appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Claypool works the jab nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Bomstaerk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Claypool tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomstaerk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bomstaerk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bomstaerk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claypool changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Claypool tries to clinch up.
Claypool tries to clinch up.
Bomstaerk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown but Claypool sprawls well.
Bomstaerk jabs Claypool to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool defending well as Bomstaerk loads up on a big left hand.
Claypool fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Claypool tries to sprawl but Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claypool is trying to stand back up but Bomstaerk is controlling him
Bomstaerk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claypool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Claypool is trying is best to control the position here.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Claypool's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bomstaerk lands a nice short elbow.
Claypool holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bomstaerk is trying to control. Claypool wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claypool on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claypool tries to get out of the position.
Claypool keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Claypool keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk stops Claypool from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of Claypool's head.
Bomstaerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Bomstaerk lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claypool is just riding it out for now. Bomstaerk eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Claypool has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claypool is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Claypool is looking to escape.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Claypool sees it coming and defends easily.
Bomstaerk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Claypool is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Claypool is concentrating on defense, preventing Bomstaerk from advancing position.
Bomstaerk stops Claypool from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Claypool is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Claypool will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Claypool stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claypool wants it to stay on the feet.
Claypool will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claypool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bomstaerk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Bomstaerk letting Claypool take a breather here.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Claypool blocks the low kick.
Claypool ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomstaerk moves away.#CL#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Bomstaerk has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands a left hand.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
Claypool is leaning against Bomstaerk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head. #T1#
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bomstaerk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claypool misses with a series of wild punches.
Bomstaerk fails to land the takedown.
Claypool wants to clinch.
Bomstaerk tries to bum rush Claypool with a series of wild strikes but Claypool uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Claypool.
Claypool throwing a counter right hand but Bomstaerk manages to avoid it.
Claypool misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomstaerk.
A little jabbing left from Bomstaerk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Bomstaerk's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Bomstaerk avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Claypool.
#BC2#
Bomstaerk manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool pushes Bomstaerk up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomstaerk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Claypool clinches.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Claypool.
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bomstaerk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
A short uppercut from Claypool.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the head.
Claypool stalling.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool tries to work over Bomstaerk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bomstaerk blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling.
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Claypool manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Claypool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Claypool works Bomstaerk's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claypool looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenny Claypool is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomstaerk keeps the fight on the outside.
Claypool ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomstaerk moves away.
Claypool swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk misses with a head kick.
Bomstaerk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Claypool's waist but Claypool gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bomstaerk off to one side.
Claypool wants to clinch up but Bomstaerk keeps it at a distance.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomstaerk can do to turn this around?
Claypool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bomstaerk checks a low kick from Claypool.#CL#
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Claypool darts in and clinches Bomstaerk up against the cage.
Bomstaerk blocks a body shot from Claypool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bomstaerk keeps the fight on the outside.
Claypool wants to clinch up but Bomstaerk keeps it at a distance.
Claypool misses the jab.
A jab from Bomstaerk misses.
Claypool was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Claypool is looking to wear down Bomstaerk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Claypool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Claypool tries to clinch up.
Bomstaerk dips to his left and cracks Claypool with an uppercut!
Bomstaerk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Claypool rushes Bomstaerk and presses him up against the cage.
Claypool avoiding damage.
Bomstaerk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Claypool manages to get underhooks.
Claypool pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bomstaerk prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk has a couple of punches blocked by Claypool.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Bomstaerk controls his hands.
#T1#
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Claypool manages to get underhooks.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head.
Claypool has Bomstaerk pressed against the cage.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bomstaerk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claypool pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bomstaerk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claypool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bomstaerk.
Claypool blocking some punches.
Claypool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Bomstaerk blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling in the clinch.
Claypool lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Bomstaerk is looking to break free of the clinch but Claypool has double underhooks.
Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claypool is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Claypool seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bomstaerk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Claypool.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool tries to work over Bomstaerk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Bomstaerk's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Claypool prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claypool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bomstaerk.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bomstaerk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Claypool's brow.
Claypool content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bomstaerk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
Bomstaerk wants to take the fight to the mat but Claypool manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claypool digs a right hand underneath Bomstaerk's ribcage. Bomstaerk let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4##BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool is looking to clinch but Bomstaerk is avoiding it.
Bomstaerk feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Bomstaerk in a clinch.
#BC#
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
Bomstaerk moves forwards but Claypool connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Claypool takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Claypool tries to clinch there but Bomstaerk circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bomstaerk misses the target.
Bomstaerk tries to bum rush Claypool with a series of wild strikes but Claypool uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claypool tries to clinch up but Bomstaerk circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Claypool tries a body shot but Bomstaerk blocks it.
Bomstaerk wants a takedown but no success here.
Bomstaerk letting Claypool take a breather here.
Claypool prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobby Bomstaerk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Claypool, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool! |
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Event:
OFK 58 - Pullum Vs Pinochet
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Claypool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claypool misses with a body shot.
Gaffney tries to work over Claypool's front leg with a kick but Claypool checks it.
A jab from Claypool misses. #CL#
Claypool moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaffney trying to stall but Claypool improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Gaffney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow.
Gaffney has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Gaffney misses with the head strike.
Gaffney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claypool digs a right hand into Gaffney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gaffney's gas tank.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaffney controls his hands.
Claypool tries to work over Gaffney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaffney prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Gaffney is trying to break the clinch but Claypool is controlling him.#BC#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gaffney misses the jab.
Gaffney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Claypool checks it well.
Gaffney works Claypool's body with a nice hook.
Gaffney ducks under a wild hook from Claypool.
Gaffney thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Claypool stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaffney.
Gaffney tries to break free but Claypool pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Gaffney misses with some punches.
Gaffney is trying to break the clinch but Claypool has him pressed against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaffney controls his hands.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Claypool slowing the pace effectively.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Gaffney tries to circle away but Claypool has him pinned against the cage.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage, preventing Gaffney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claypool tries a body shot but Gaffney blocks it.
Claypool presses Gaffney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaffney tries to break the clinch but Claypool is controlling the position. #BC#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool moves out of range of the strikes.
Claypool appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Claypool takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Claypool has Gaffney up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool effectively controlling the action here.
Claypool is pushing Gaffney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage, preventing Gaffney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaffney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaffney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Gaffney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claypool tries to work over Gaffney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaffney is looking to break free of the clinch but Claypool has double underhooks.
Gaffney is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaffney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaffney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaffney throws a solid leg kick but Claypool takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaffney.#CL2#
Gaffney gets a clinch.
Gaffney tries to work over Claypool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow.
Claypool is working Gaffney over against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Gaffney is trying to force a seperation but Claypool has the dominant position.#T4#
Gaffney working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Claypool to work.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaffney's efforts to push away.
Claypool presses Gaffney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage.
Claypool lands a left hand.
Claypool has Gaffney pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Claypool.
Gaffney letting Claypool take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Gaffney.
The referee is keeping an eye on Claypool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claypool digs a right hand underneath Gaffney's ribcage. Gaffney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Claypool.
Gaffney working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Claypool.
Gaffney is looking to control Claypool's arms but Claypool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaffney has his back to the cage.
Gaffney misses with the head strike.
Gaffney tries a body shot but Claypool blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaffney wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Gaffney fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaffney throws a punch but it's blocked by Claypool.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gaffney up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gaffney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Gaffney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaffney can do to turn this around?
Claypool keeps control of Gaffney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow.
Gaffney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaffney taking a breather.
Gaffney has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
Claypool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claypool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaffney's elbow.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaffney wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage.
Claypool'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.
Claypool gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Claypool lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaffney backwards. #T2#
Gaffney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaffney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claypool has him pressed against the cage.
Gaffney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaffney has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaffney swings wildly with an uppercut but Claypool uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaffney up against the cage.
Gaffney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaffney trying to stall but Claypool improves his position.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gaffney working aggressively here.
Gaffney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gaffney misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gaffney's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Claypool breaks from the clinch.
Claypool keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaffney.#CL#
Claypool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Claypool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gaffney stalling in the clinch but Claypool improves position.
Claypool cracks Gaffney with a nice body shot.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gaffney wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaffney can't break the clinch.
Gaffney working hard to break the clinch.
Gaffney is looking to break free of the clinch but Claypool has double underhooks. #T4#
Claypool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gaffney or not.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Gaffney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaffney's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Gaffney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaffney wants to break free but Claypool has control.
Claypool keeps control of Gaffney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaffney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claypool pushes Gaffney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaffney is breathing heavily.
Claypool has Gaffney pressed against the cage, preventing Gaffney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaffney misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Claypool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Claypool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaffney backwards.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gaffney can't find room to land a body shot as Claypool controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Claypool misses with the combination.
Claypool lands with an overhand left.
Gaffney catches Claypool with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Claypool gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaffney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Gaffney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaffney.
Gaffney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaffney tries to break free but Claypool pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaffney misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Claypool is stalling here.
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaffney is trying to break free.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaffney misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gaffney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaffney prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Stalling in the clinch from Claypool.
Gaffney misses with a punch to the body.
Gaffney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claypool is keeping busy.
Gaffney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claypool.
Claypool presses Gaffney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaffney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool lands a shot to the body.
Gaffney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaffney looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Gaffney being controlled against the cage.
Gaffney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaffney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
Claypool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool misses the shot to the body.
Gaffney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Claypool rushes Gaffney and presses him up against the cage.
Claypool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claypool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claypool scores with a shot to the body.
Kenny Claypool is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Gaffney throws a looping overhand right but Claypool ducks down to avoid it.
Claypool is looking to wear down Gaffney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Claypool clinches up against the cage.
Claypool lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaffney throws a punch but it's blocked by Claypool.
Claypool slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gaffney is trying to maintain a safe position but Claypool gets an underhook and turns Gaffney into the cage.
Riley Gaffney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaffney taking a breather.
Claypool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gaffney misses with the head strike.
Gaffney is trying to force a seperation but Claypool has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Claypool works on Gaffney's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Claypool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gaffney takes a shot to the head.
Gaffney tries to break free but Claypool pushes him back against the cage.
Gaffney lands with a light punch inside.
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claypool cracks Gaffney with a nice body shot.
Gaffney working hard to break the clinch.
Gaffney working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Claypool.
Claypool has Gaffney pushed against the cage.
Claypool stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Claypool for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaffney's efforts to push away.
Claypool is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Claypool has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool! |
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Event:
OFK 51 - Irrawaddy Vs Gay G
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Claypool pushes Bragger up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Bragger in a clinch.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Bragger's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Claypool takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Bragger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool lands a right hook to the body.
Kenny Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Claypool pushes Bragger up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Claypool leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
The referee is keeping an eye on Claypool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool has Bragger pushed against the cage.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bragger tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zonor Bragger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Bragger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bragger throws a series of punches but Claypool moves out of range. #CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and pushes Bragger back into the cage.#T2#
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool'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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bragger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bragger prevents a body shot from Claypool. #BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bragger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Claypool drives through and clinches with Bragger against the cage.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool holds him up against the cage and eventually Bragger drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Claypool.
#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Bragger.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool cracks Bragger with a nice body shot.
Bragger wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Claypool.
Bragger is looking to control Claypool's arms but Claypool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bragger has his back to the cage.
Bragger tries to circle away but Claypool has him pinned against the cage.
Claypool avoiding damage.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Bragger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bragger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claypool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bragger is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool tries a body shot but Bragger blocks it.
Bragger tries to break the clinch but Claypool is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Bragger working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Bragger controls the action.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
Bragger prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bragger dives in for a single leg takedown but Claypool sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Bragger trying to control the position but instead, Claypool has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bragger into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool won't allow it.
#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bragger closes the distance and clinches up with Claypool, looking for a takedown. Bragger pushes Claypool against the cage but Claypool circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Claypool misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zonor Bragger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragger misses with a left hand
enabling Claypool to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Claypool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Bragger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claypool is keeping busy.
Bragger has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bragger.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Claypool tries a body shot but Bragger blocks it.
Bragger jumps guard but Claypool stands there with Bragger around his waist. Bragger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Bragger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claypool is keeping busy.
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Bragger has a couple of punches blocked by Claypool.
#BC2#
Claypool manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bragger blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Claypool has Bragger pressed against the cage, preventing Bragger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bragger's efforts to push away.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool holds him up against the cage and eventually Bragger drops back down to his feet.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool keeps control of Bragger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claypool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Claypool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bragger is trying to break the clinch but Claypool has him pressed against the cage.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Bragger controls the action.
#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Claypool forces Bragger back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Claypool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bragger can't break the clinch.
Claypool tries a body shot but Bragger blocks it.
Bragger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
Bragger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claypool pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Claypool stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claypool taking a breather.
Bragger tries to circle away but Claypool has him pinned against the cage.
Claypool lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bragger backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Claypool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Claypool throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bragger.
Bragger tries to counter with a takedown but Claypool is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Claypool moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bragger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claypool pinned against the cage. Claypool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Claypool drives through and clinches with Bragger against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Claypool.
Bragger has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool stalls.
Claypool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Bragger has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zonor Bragger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Claypool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Claypool drives through and clinches with Bragger against the cage.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool digs a right hand into Bragger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bragger's gas tank. #BC2#
Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bragger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bragger looks to land a body kick but Claypool moved away.
Claypool tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Claypool fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zonor Bragger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Claypool moves into the clinch.
Bragger being controlled against the cage.
Claypool lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Bragger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Claypool avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Claypool clinches.
Claypool is working Bragger over against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Bragger controls his hands.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool lands a body punch. #BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Claypool stuffs the takedown attempt from Bragger. Bragger gets slowly back to his feet.
Claypool now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Claypool lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
No luck for Bragger with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Bragger rushes Claypool and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bragger can't break the clinch.
Claypool cracks Bragger with a nice body shot.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bragger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bragger.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool effectively controlling the action here.
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4##BC2#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Claypool drives through and clinches with Bragger against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Claypool.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Bragger controls the action.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Claypool digs a right hand underneath Bragger's ribcage. Bragger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bragger's elbow.
Claypool avoiding damage.
Claypool digs a right hand into Bragger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bragger's gas tank.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonor Bragger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bragger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Claypool 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool! |
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