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Event:
OFK 78 - Lancaster Vs Copeland
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Lends shoots in for a double leg but Bragger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bragger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lends shoots in for a takedown but Bragger shows good takedown defense.
Lends swings for the body but Bragger moves out of range.
Lends is breathing heavily.
Bragger doesn't manage to clinch there - Lends circles away.
Lends throws a head kick that misses.
Lends shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bragger pinned against the cage. Bragger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Lends. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragger throws a hook but Lends avoids it easily.
Bragger moves in looking to clinch but Lends pushes him off.
Lends looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bragger fails with the takedown.#T1#
Bragger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Lends thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Bragger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bragger is trying to work for a kimura but Lends is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragger trying to control the pace.
Lends is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Bragger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lends definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, if Bragger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Bragger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lends has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bragger controlling the pace. #T3#
Lends trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bragger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bragger keeps the fight on the outside.
Bragger with the counter takedown but Lends avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bragger.#TD2#
Bragger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lends is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bragger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bragger's back!
Lends not allowing Bragger to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lends working for a choke but Bragger is defending well. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bragger looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lends.
Bragger wants to control his opponent's hands but Lends gets his hands free.
Bragger is trying to get back to his feet but Lends has full control of the position and if anything, Bragger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've been informed that Bragger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bragger is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lends's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zonor Bragger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bragger misses with a head kick.
Lends swats away the attempt to clinch by Bragger.
Bragger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Bragger blocks the leg kick.
Bragger misses with the combination.
Lends displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bragger throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragger throws a body punch but Lends moves out of range.
Bragger moves in looking to clinch but Lends pushes him off.
Bragger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lends manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Lends throws a counter high kick but Bragger was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Lends as Bragger shoots in.#TD2#
Bragger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lends to the mat! Lends manages to get full guard.
Bragger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Lends is working an open guard so Bragger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bragger shoots in but no luck this time.
Josh Lends has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zonor Bragger.
Bragger shoots in for a double leg but Lends sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bragger throws a head kick but Lends moves out of range.
Lends is looking for a counter combo.
Bragger looks to land a combination but Lends avoids it well.
Lends tries to clinch but Bragger moves out of range. #TD2#
Lends tries to sprawl but Bragger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Bragger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Josh Lends is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lends stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lends wants it to stay on the feet.
Bragger shoots for a takedown but Lends saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bragger tries to clinch but Lends moves out of range.
Lends shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bragger defends it nicely.
Zonor Bragger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bragger throws a head kick but Lends moves out of range.
Lends is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bragger.
Bragger misses with a double jab.
Lends is looking to clinch but Bragger is avoiding it.
Bragger tries to clinch up but Lends circles away and keeps his distance.
Lends tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bragger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Lends fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bragger fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Bragger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lends sprawls well initially but Bragger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lends keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Bragger decides to return to a standing position.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Bragger throws a sloppy head kick and Lends moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Bragger drives through with a takedown into Lends's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zonor Bragger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lends wants to sweep but no luck.
Bragger wants to pass the guard but Lends is keeping the position.
Bragger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lends. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Bragger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bragger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bragger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lends swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bragger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bragger is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zonor Bragger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lends's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bragger shoots for a double leg takedown but Lends sprawls well. He's pushed Bragger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Lends gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bragger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lends is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #ROC2#Lends is rocked!
Oh Lends is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Bragger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lends uses from the top position.
Bragger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bragger looking for a guillotine here but Lends defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bragger is looking for a triangle but Lends pushes his legs off easily.
Bragger seems keen to control Lends's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bragger can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Bragger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lends gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bragger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lends's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lends working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bragger stands and throws Lends's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bragger tries for a kimura but Lends is defending well.
Bragger scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Bragger cracks Lends with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bragger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lends is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bragger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zonor Bragger! |
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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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