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Event:
Bellicose - McCoy vs Rider
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Von Richthofen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Jovanovic instigates a clinch.
Jovanovic throws an elbow that misses.
Jovanovic trying to control the position but instead, Von Richthofen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jovanovic into the cage.
Jovanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Jovanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Richthofen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Richthofen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Richthofen misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthofen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Von Richthofen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jovanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Richthofen's brow.
The referee calls for Von Richthofen to work.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jovanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Richthofen's brow.
Nice elbow from Jovanovic. #BC#
Von Richthofen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Richthofen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Tomo Jovanovic has been cut.#CL2#
Jovanovic clinches up with Von Richthofen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Richthofen lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Von Richthofen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Richthofen blocks an elbow strike from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic stops a takedown attempt from Von Richthofen.
Von Richthofen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Richthofen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Richthofen blocks an elbow strike from Jovanovic.
#BC#
Von Richthofen breaks from the clinch.
Von Richthofen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jovanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johan Von Richthofen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Richthofen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jovanovic's waist but Jovanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Richthofen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Von Richthofen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Richthofen's hands.
Jovanovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jovanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jovanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Von Richthofen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jovanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Richthofen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Jovanovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jovanovic.#CL#
Von Richthofen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jovanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Richthofen tries to circle away but Jovanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Von Richthofen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovanovic won't allow it.
Von Richthofen blocks the elbow strike.
Jovanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Johan Von Richthofen has been cut.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Richthofen or not. #BC#
Von Richthofen manages to break the clinch.
Von Richthofen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Von Richthofen throws a low kick but Jovanovic avoids it.
Von Richthofen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Jovanovic moves into range and clinches up with Von Richthofen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthofen is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Von Richthofen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Richthofen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jovanovic avoids it.
Jovanovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jovanovic avoiding damage.
Jovanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Richthofen is trying to break free.
Jovanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Von Richthofen can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jovanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomo Jovanovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Von Richthofen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johan Von Richthofen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jovanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Richthofen.
A little jabbing left from Jovanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jovanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Richthofen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jovanovic misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Von Richthofen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthofen avoiding damage.
Jovanovic has Von Richthofen pushed against the cage.#TD#
Von Richthofen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jovanovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jovanovic is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T1#
Jovanovic takes a swing at Von Richthofen's ribcage but misses.
Von Richthofen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Richthofen tries to clinch up
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Richthofen throws a wild body kick that Jovanovic sees coming a mile off.
Jovanovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jovanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jovanovic with the inside leg kick.
Tomo Jovanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Von Richthofen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jovanovic tries to avoid it but Von Richthofen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jovanovic to the ground. Jovanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jovanovic misses.
Jovanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jovanovic tries to get set, Von Richthofen tries to push him back and clinch up but Jovanovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Richthofen wants to land a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range.
Jovanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Von Richthofen shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Von Richthofen forces Jovanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Richthofen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Jovanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Richthofen's defenses. #CUT2#Johan Von Richthofen's cut is getting worse.
Von Richthofen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Von Richthofen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jovanovic crunches a lovely knee into Von Richthofen's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jovanovic leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jovanovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Richthofen up against the cage.
Jovanovic keeps control of Von Richthofen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Richthofen avoids a wild elbow strike from Jovanovic.
Von Richthofen avoiding damage as Jovanovic throws knees to the body.
Jovanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Johan Von Richthofen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jovanovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Richthofen tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Von Richthofen misses with a punch to the body.
Von Richthofen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Nice elbow from Jovanovic.
Von Richthofen is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Von Richthofen misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthofen working hard to break the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice elbow.
Jovanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Johan Von Richthofen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is pushing Von Richthofen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jovanovic stalling.
Jovanovic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jovanovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Von Richthofen avoids the elbow strike from Jovanovic, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomo Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Von Richthofen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Von Richthofen wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Von Richthofen.
Von Richthofen throws a big shot that misses.
Von Richthofen wants to slow Jovanovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Jovanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Von Richthofen pushes him away.
Von Richthofen shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Richthofen looks for the body kick but Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Richthofen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Richthofen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic cracks Von Richthofen with an open hand slap.#T1#
Von Richthofen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jovanovic as he jumps to the side.
Von Richthofen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Von Richthofen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Richthofen tries to clinch there but Jovanovic circles away.
Jovanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Von Richthofen wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovanovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Von Richthofen with a body shot.
Von Richthofen looks to land a right hand but Jovanovic moved out of range.#T2#
Von Richthofen tries to clinch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Von Richthofen.
Von Richthofen is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
Von Richthofen misses the jab.
Von Richthofen moves in looking to clinch but Jovanovic pushes him off.
Von Richthofen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jovanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovanovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Von Richthofen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Richthofen avoids the damage to the body.
Von Richthofen tries to score a body lock takedown but Jovanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jovanovic lands an elbow just above Von Richthofen 's eye. #T3#
Von Richthofen is trying to pull guard but Jovanovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jovanovic lands an elbow that stopped Von Richthofen in his tracks for a moment.
Jovanovic crunches a lovely knee into Von Richthofen's ribcage.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the temple.
Von Richthofen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johan Von Richthofen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomo Jovanovic!
A very excited looking Tomo Jovanovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NYCL - Wellstone vs. Hittah II
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
De Koning shoots in for a double leg but Von Richthofen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Von Richthofen has closed the distance and engaged De Koning in a clinch.
Von Richthofen gets underhooks to prevent De Koning's takedown attempt.
Von Richthofen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Koning.
Johan Von Richthofen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
Von Richthofen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Our sources have told us that Von Richthofen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Von Richthofen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Von Richthofen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Richthofen but Von Richthofen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Von Richthofen moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
Von Richthofen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Von Richthofen rushes De Koning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Von Richthofen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Koning throws a head kick that misses.
Von Richthofen scores with a hook.
De Koning wants to clinch up but Von Richthofen keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
De Koning looking to score a takedown here. Von Richthofen is defending well but De Koning drives through and ends up in Von Richthofen's guard.
De Koning trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Richthofen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Koning is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
De Koning is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Von Richthofen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Von Richthofen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Von Richthofen wanted to stand there but De Koning had control of the position. #SUB2#
De Koning looking for a guillotine here but Von Richthofen defends easily.
Von Richthofen wants to control from the top but De Koning keeps moving. #SUB2#
De Koning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Koning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Richthofen. #T3##SUB2#
Von Richthofen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Koning 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#
Von Richthofen is not content to let De Koning control the position.
Von Richthofen tries to roll over but De Koning keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Von Richthofen is defending against the submission attempts here by De Koning.
#SUB2#
De Koning is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
De Koning seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
De Koning is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Richthofen defends it well.
Von Richthofen is trying to stand back up but De Koning is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Richthofen works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Koning trying to control but Von Richthofen is working from the bottom. #SU2#
De Koning stands up and waves to Von Richthofen to follow him.
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 Johan Von Richthofen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Von Richthofen takes a swing at De Koning's ribcage but misses.
De Koning throws a counter combo.#TD2#
De Koning drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Richthofen prevents De Koning from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Von Richthofen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Koning throwing strikes but Von Richthofen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
De Koning gets back to half guard.
De Koning is trying to stand back up but Von Richthofen is controlling him
Thijs De Koning has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
De Koning wants to control but Von Richthofen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Koning might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Richthofen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Koning has a hand on Von Richthofen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Richthofen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
De Koning is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Richthofen has a good base and remains in mount.
De Koning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Koning is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Von Richthofen is staying active.
De Koning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Koning is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Von Richthofen is working for a guillotine from mount but De Koning frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Von Richthofen manages to capitalize on a mistake by De Koning to take his back!
Von Richthofen controlling well, preventing De Koning from escaping the position.
Von Richthofen trying to control momentarily.
De Koning looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB#
De Koning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Von Richthofen.
Von Richthofen cracks De Koning with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing De Koning from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Von Richthofen doesn't have the hooks in and De Koning manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Koning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Koning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Richthofen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Richthofen keeping moving, preventing De Koning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Von Richthofen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Koning trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Von Richthofen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
De Koning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
De Koning working for a triangle but Von Richthofen defends it easily.
#T4#
Von Richthofen throwing strikes from guard but De Koning blocks nicely.
Von Richthofen trying to control but De Koning is working from the bottom.
De Koning trying to keep a closed guard but Von Richthofen is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
De Koning looking for a guillotine here but Von Richthofen defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Koning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Richthofen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Koning is tightening it up a little... Von Richthofen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Von Richthofen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Von Richthofen taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Koning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thijs De Koning!
A victorious Thijs De Koning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Von Richthofen throws a series of punches but Olatunji avoids them all with ease.
Olatunji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Richthofen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Richthofen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Olatunji sprawls and moves away.
Von Richthofen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olatunji is looking to clinch. #TD#
Von Richthofen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olatunji on his heels. He'll look to pass Olatunji's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Von Richthofen 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.
Von Richthofen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Von Richthofen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthofen throwing strikes from guard but Olatunji blocks nicely. #T1#
Von Richthofen postures up in Olatunji's guard and throws a big left but Olatunji blocks it.
Von Richthofen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Von Richthofen stands and steps away. Olatunji gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Von Richthofen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olatunji closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Von Richthofen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Olatunji wants to get back to his feet but Von Richthofen passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Von Richthofen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Von Richthofen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Von Richthofen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Olatunji on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Von Richthofen slips a nice elbow through Olatunji's hands, connecting with Olatunji's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Olatunji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Richthofen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Richthofen tries to pass to full mount but Olatunji defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Richthofen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Von Richthofen works his way into side control.
Olatunji prevents Von Richthofen from moving into mount.
Von Richthofen is staying tight to Olatunji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Von Richthofen has hold of Olatunji's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Olatunji tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Von Richthofen cranks the arm and Olatunji screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Olatunji, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johan Von Richthofen! |
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Event:
NYCL 9 - Goon vs Foster
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Von Richthofen rushes Sam and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Von Richthofen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sam is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Sam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sam tries to clinch there but Von Richthofen circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam tries to bum rush Von Richthofen with a series of wild strikes but Von Richthofen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Von Richthofen just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Von Richthofen gets caught napping as Sam dives in and scores a takedown. Von Richthofen manages to retain guard.
Sam 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.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Richthofen has wrist control.
Sam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Von Richthofen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam being controlled here momentarily.
Sam won't allow Von Richthofen to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Von Richthofen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sam defends it easily.#SUB2#
Von Richthofen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sam is aware though and is defending well.
Sam postures up in Von Richthofen's guard and throws a big left but Von Richthofen blocks it.
Sam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sam trying to control but Von Richthofen is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Richthofen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Von Richthofen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Von Richthofen with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Richthofen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Richthofen is aware though and is defending well.
Von Richthofen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Sam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Von Richthofen works over Sam with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Richthofen landing with the ground and pound.
Von Richthofen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Richthofen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sam working for submissions but it's allowed Von Richthofen to get to half guard.
Von Richthofen is looking to advance position but Sam won't allow it. #SUB2#
Von Richthofen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sam tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Von Richthofen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Von Richthofen! |
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