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Event:
KOM Heavyweight Semi FInals
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Tessin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rufkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rufkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tessin.
Tessin throws a front kick that sends Rufkin stumbling back into the cage.
Tessin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tessin tries to clinch up
and Tessin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessin fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Rufkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tessin pulls Rufkin in close to prevent any damage.
Rufkin stopping the sweep attempt from Tessin.#T1#
Rufkin forces his way into half guard.
Tessin wants to get back to his feet.
Rufkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rufkin not doing much here.
Rufkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working. #SUB2#
Rufkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tessin sees it coming and defends easily.
Tessin is looking for a sweep. Rufkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tessin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tessin wants to improve his position but Rufkin is controlling well.
#T2#
Rufkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tessin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rufkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tessin tries to get to full guard but Rufkin has control of the leg.
Rufkin controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessin trying to control here.
Rufkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rufkin is thwarting Tessin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Tessin drives through and clinches with Rufkin against the cage.
Rufkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tessin misses with a punch to the body.
Tessin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Tessin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rufkin lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Tessin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tessin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rufkin.
#TD2#
Rufkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tessin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Rufkin trying to control the action but Tessin is working from the bottom.
Tessin is trying to get back to half guard.
Tessin is working hard here to advance position.
Rufkin tries to move to full mount but Tessin actually manages to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tessin wants to control but Rufkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rufkin trying to control the action but Tessin is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Rufkin will probably get the nod.
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#
Rufkin throws a jab when Tessin was well out of range.
Rufkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tessin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rufkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tessin defends it well.
Tessin moves in looking to clinch but Rufkin pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Rufkin as Tessin shoots in.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tessin enables Rufkin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tessin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tessin is looking to stand back up but Rufkin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tessin. #REVR#
Rufkin is keen to just control but Tessin is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin is holding on to half guard well.
Tessin is trying to get back to full guard.
Rufkin wants to control but Tessin is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Tessin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rufkin is working for a kimura but Tessin is defending it quite comfortably.
Rufkin prevents Tessin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rufkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tessin moves into full guard.
Tessin controls Rufkin momentarily but Rufkin frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tessin managing to control the position.
Rufkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Tessin is trying to keep Rufkin in close.
Rufkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rufkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tessin struggling a bit here.
Tessin trying to remain calm as Rufkin controls from the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Rufkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Tessin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rufkin working the ground and pound but Tessin is defending the strikes.
Tessin tries to bench press Rufkin off him but Rufkin keeps the position.
Tessin is trying to control Rufkin's posture but Rufkin avoids it. #SUB2#
Rufkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rufkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
Tessin struggling a bit here.#T4##SUB2#
Rufkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tessin, who protects the arm well.
Tessin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rufkin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tessin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Rufkin! |
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Event:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 1.2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessin was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Tessin saw that one coming.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tessin's guard.
Tessin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Tessin shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tessin shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tessin misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Tessin slips the punch.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tessin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tessin throws a head kick that misses.
Tessin avoids the body shot from Barnes.
#CL#
Tessin takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Barnes letting Tessin take a breather here.
Tessin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tessin is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Tessin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tessin jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tessin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tessin keeps moving.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Tessin blocks nicely.
Barnes trying to control but Tessin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tessin is keeping the position for now.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tessin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tessin is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes distracts Tessin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tessin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Tessin blocks nicely.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tessin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tessin looking to control.
Barnes throws a strike but Tessin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Tessin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Tessin pushes his legs off easily.
Tessin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Tessin blocking the ground and pound.
Tessin regains half guard.
Tessin wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Tessin's hands, connecting with Tessin's forehead.
Tessin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Tessin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tessin tries to get out of the position.
Barnes throwing shots but Tessin is blocking nicely.
Tessin wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tessin trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Tessin is holding on to half guard well.
Tessin wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessin manages to avoid it.
Tessin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Tessin.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Tessin misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Tessin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Tessin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but Tessin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tessin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Tessin manages to pull guard.
Barnes throws a strike but Tessin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tessin wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Tessin wants to get up but he can't break Barnes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tessin wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Tessin won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tessin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tessin won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes is thwarting Tessin's attempts to control the position.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Tessin is defending the position.
Tessin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes prevents Tessin from improving his position.
Tessin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tessin trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Tessin's head.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes throwing shots but Tessin is blocking nicely.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Tessin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tessin's head. #T4#
Tessin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tessin.
Barnes advances position into side control!
Barnes is working Tessin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barnes is working Tessin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tessin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Tessin dodges it nicely.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tessin to regain full guard.
Tessin controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes postures up in Tessin's guard and throws a big left but Tessin blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Tessin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tessin tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Tessin dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Tessin tries to escape but Barnes is in control.
Tessin is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
Tessin can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Tessin defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tessin some visible discomfort.
Barnes wants to control but Tessin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessin keeps Barnes under control for a moment.#T1#
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Tessin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tessin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tessin trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Tessin is trying to get back to full guard.
Tessin pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Tessin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tessin defends it.
Tessin is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes prevents Tessin from improving his position.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tessin defending well though.
Tessin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Barnes looks to land a strike but Tessin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Tessin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tessin wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position. #SUB#
Tessin working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tessin keeps moving. #SUB#
Tessin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Tessin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tessin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Tessin 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.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tessin has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tessin trying to control the position.
Sir Tessin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Tessin has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LOM Trials 2 per CK
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Lord Tessin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sir Tessin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sir Tessin won't allow Lord Tessin to sweep him here.
Lord Tessin striking off his back but it's not causing Sir Tessin any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sir Tessin controlling from the top position.
Lord Tessin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sir Tessin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lord Tessin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sir Tessin passes into half guard.
Lord Tessin punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Sir Tessin seems content to control.#SUB#
Sir Tessin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lord Tessin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sir Tessin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lord Tessin trying to control but Sir Tessin postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Sir Tessin shoots in and gets a takedown into Lord Tessin's guard.
Lord Tessin wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Lord Tessin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Lord Tessin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lord Tessin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lord Tessin.
Well Lord Tessin 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lord Tessin!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lord Tessin!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw!
Lord Tessin wins by majority decision! |
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