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Event:
Bellicose - Priest vs Nagasaki
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Mikkelsen tries to clinch but Thrane moves out of range.
Mikkelsen looks to clinch
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Tue Mikkelsen has been cut.
Mikkelsen moves to clinch but Thrane breaks away
and Thrane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikkelsen tries to clinch up
and Thrane counters with a crisp right that sends Mikkelsen to the canvas! Thrane follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jørgen Thrane!
Jørgen Thrane thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYCL 25
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Mikkelsen wants to clinch up but Ngouabi keeps it at a distance.
Ngouabi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Ngouabi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikkelsen keeps working. #SUB#
Ngouabi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ngouabi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ngouabi trying to control the action but Mikkelsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngouabi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikkelsen defends it well. #SUB#
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura here.
Ngouabi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ngouabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngouabi prevents Mikkelsen from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ngouabi is looking to advance position but Mikkelsen won't allow it. #SUB#
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
Ngouabi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ngouabi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikkelsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngouabi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikkelsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##ES2#
Mikkelsen kicks Ngouabi off and gets back to his feet.
Ngouabi slips a jab and a cross from Mikkelsen.
Mikkelsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngouabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngouabi feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ngouabi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mikkelsen to the ground. Ngouabi is now in Mikkelsen's guard.
Ngouabi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mikkelsen wants to stand but Ngouabi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Ngouabi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mikkelsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ngouabi, into his guard. #REVB#
Mikkelsen won't allow Ngouabi to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ngouabi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ngouabi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ngouabi is wriggling around but Mikkelsen manages to pass to half guard.
Ngouabi pushes Mikkelsen off looking to stand but Mikkelsen dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikkelsen blocks the strikes from Ngouabi.
Ngouabi is holding on to half guard well.
Ngouabi is looking to escape.
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 Alphonse Ngouabi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mikkelsen is looking to clinch.
Mikkelsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Ngouabi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ngouabi postures up in Mikkelsen's guard and throws a big left but Mikkelsen blocks it.
Mikkelsen is wriggling around but Ngouabi manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Ngouabi 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.
#ES2#
Mikkelsen kicks Ngouabi off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngouabi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikkelsen.#TD#
Mikkelsen gets caught flat footed, as Ngouabi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikkelsen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikkelsen.
Ngouabi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mikkelsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Mikkelsen tries to sprawl but Ngouabi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura but Mikkelsen is defending well.
#T2#
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
Mikkelsen is staying active underneath Ngouabi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngouabi works his way into side control. #SUB#
Ngouabi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikkelsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ngouabi controls the position. #SUB#
Ngouabi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ngouabi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikkelsen, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Ngouabi 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.
Ngouabi tries to advance to mount but Mikkelsen denies him.
Check out the look on Ngouabi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mikkelsen is being controlled here. #SUB#
Ngouabi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikkelsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ngouabi is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ngouabi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikkelsen tries to escape but Ngouabi is in control.
Alphonse Ngouabi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngouabi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikkelsen keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Ngouabi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mikkelsen is looking to clinch. #TD#
Mikkelsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ngouabi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ngouabi pushing down on Mikkelsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ngouabi wants to pass to mount but Mikkelsen is defending the position.
Ngouabi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Ngouabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkelsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mikkelsen is staying active underneath Ngouabi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ngouabi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Ngouabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngouabi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ngouabi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkelsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ngouabi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mikkelsen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mikkelsen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ngouabi wants to get back to his feet but Mikkelsen drags him back down.#ES#
Ngouabi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mikkelsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mikkelsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikkelsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ngouabi as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ngouabi shoots in and bounces Mikkelsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ngouabi trying to control but Mikkelsen is working from the bottom.
Ngouabi throws a big elbow that misses.
Ngouabi works over Mikkelsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ngouabi wants to pass the guard but Mikkelsen is keeping the position.
Mikkelsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Ngouabi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ngouabi.
#SUB#
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikkelsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ngouabi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tue Mikkelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alphonse Ngouabi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikkelsen taking some punishment here, with Ngouabi in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonse Ngouabi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ngouabi, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Ngouabi! |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikkelsen as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mikkelsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mikkelsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Tue Mikkelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jones.
Mikkelsen is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Jones tries to get set, Mikkelsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikkelsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mikkelsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Mikkelsen saw it coming and moves away.
Mikkelsen is looking for a counter combo.
Mikkelsen stuffs the takedown.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikkelsen.
Jones thuds his right hand into Mikkelsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#TD2#
Jones scores with a takedown into Mikkelsen's guard.
Mikkelsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Jones jumps guard but Mikkelsen stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mikkelsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikkelsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mikkelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mikkelsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikkelsen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikkelsen is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Mikkelsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch
and Mikkelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikkelsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses. #TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Mikkelsen is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Mikkelsen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jones manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mikkelsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#TD2#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mikkelsen!
Jones landing strikes. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikkelsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Jones stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkelsen tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Mikkelsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a combination. Mikkelsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tue Mikkelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikkelsen's half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mikkelsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Mikkelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones prevents Mikkelsen from standing back up.
Mikkelsen taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #T2#
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Mikkelsen's hands, connecting with Mikkelsen's forehead.
Mark Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mikkelsen!
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mikkelsen wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mikkelsen has worked his arm free - good work by Mikkelsen!
#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mikkelsen to his feet.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikkelsen wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Mikkelsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Mikkelsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mikkelsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Jones stands and steps away. Mikkelsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Mikkelsen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Mikkelsen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jones 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##TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikkelsen sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control the pace.
Mikkelsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Mikkelsen won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Jones stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones controlling the action here.#T2#
Jones winds up and cracks Mikkelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones winds up and cracks Mikkelsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Mikkelsen is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mikkelsen is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mikkelsen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Jones! |
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