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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Paulsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oppenheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oppenheimer shoots in looking for a takedown. Paulsen tries to sprawl out of it but Oppenheimer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paulsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Paulsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oppenheimer sprawls well initially but Paulsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oppenheimer wants to stand back up but Paulsen manages to pass into side control.
Paulsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Paulsen stalls from top position.
Paulsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Oppenheimer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Oppenheimer is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Paulsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paulsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oppenheimer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oppenheimer sneaks back into half guard.
Paulsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oppenheimer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Paulsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oppenheimer wants to control but Paulsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Paulsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Paulsen lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Paulsen trying to mount his opponent but Oppenheimer defends it. #SUB2#
Paulsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Oppenheimer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paulsen wants to free his trapped foot but Oppenheimer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oppenheimer wants to control but Paulsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paulsen is taking a breather. Oppenheimer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Paulsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oppenheimer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paulsen.
Oppenheimer wants to get back to full guard but Paulsen has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Paulsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Paulsen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paulsen lands in his opponent's guard.
Paulsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Paulsen gets to his feet - Oppenheimer follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer dives in for a single leg takedown but Paulsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Paulsen jumps into guard, dragging Oppenheimer to the mat.
Paulsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oppenheimer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Oppenheimer is trying to control the position but Paulsen postures up. #SU2#
Oppenheimer is working an open guard so Paulsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paulsen throws a sloppy head kick and Oppenheimer moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oppenheimer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oppenheimer shoots in but no luck this time.
Paulsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oppenheimer moves in looking to clinch but Paulsen pushes him off.
Paulsen throws a sloppy head kick and Oppenheimer moves out of range easily.
Paulsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenheimer.
Paulsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oppenheimer darts in looking for a takedown but Paulsen gets double underhooks and turns Oppenheimer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC2#
Paulsen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Paulsen has Oppenheimer up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Paulsen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Paulsen closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Paulsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Oppenheimer tries to keep at a distance but Paulsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paulsen as Oppenheimer tries to tie him up.
Oppenheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
The referee calls for Paulsen to work.
Paulsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oppenheimer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oppenheimer feints a jab promting Paulsen to slip. Oppenheimer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paulsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Paul Paulsen has been cut.
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown attempt - Paulsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oppenheimer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Oppenheimer tries to sprawl but Paulsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paulsen works his way into side control.
Paul Paulsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SU2#
Paulsen stands up and beckons Oppenheimer to his feet.
Oppenheimer shoots in and drives through. Paulsen sprawls well.
Bobby Oppenheimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Paulsen closes the distance and pushes Oppenheimer back into the cage.
Paulsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Paulsen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paulsen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulsen holds on and takes a little breather.
Oppenheimer won't allow Paulsen to sweep him here.
Paulsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Paulsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Paulsen's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Paulsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oppenheimer to the mat! Oppenheimer manages to get full guard.
Oppenheimer kicks Paulsen off and gets to his feet.
Paulsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oppenheimer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oppenheimer wants to clinch up but Paulsen keeps it at a distance.
As Oppenheimer backs off Paulsen throws a huge counter combo but Oppenheimer manages to avoid it all.
Paulsen throws a sloppy head kick and Oppenheimer moves out of range easily.
Oppenheimer takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oppenheimer or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulsen, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Paulsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oppenheimer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oppenheimer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Paulsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oppenheimer is trying to break the clinch but Paulsen has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Paulsen manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paulsen. #SUB2#
Paulsen tries for a kimura but Oppenheimer is defending well. #SU2#
Paulsen stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Oppenheimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oppenheimer shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Paulsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paulsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oppenheimer is looking for a counter combo.
Oppenheimer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paulsen's waist but Paulsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oppenheimer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oppenheimer or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulsen, which made it look bad.
Oppenheimer loads up on a big right hand but Paulsen slips the punch.#CL2#
Oppenheimer tries to keep at a distance but Paulsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oppenheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paulsen to keep the fight standing.#T3##TD2#
Paulsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paulsen manages to end up in side control.
Oppenheimer is being controlled here.
Paulsen is continuing to stall.
Paulsen is putting a hurting on Oppenheimer here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Paulsen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oppenheimer!
Paulsen controlling from the full mount.
Paulsen raining down shots from the mount!
Oppenheimer tries to hold on but Paulsen pushes him away.
Oppenheimer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Paulsen tightening his grip on Oppenheimer, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Paulsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paulsen 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Paulsen!
Bobby Oppenheimer was interviewed post fight and said 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'. |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Oppenheimer tries for a takedown but Puro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oppenheimer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Oppenheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oppenheimer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oppenheimer fails with a takedown attempt.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Oppenheimer.
Puro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oppenheimer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oppenheimer looks winded!
Puro lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Oppenheimer up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Puro from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Oppenheimer's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Puro!
In defeat, Bobby Oppenheimer stepped up to the mic, saying 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Howe goes for a double leg but Oppenheimer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oppenheimer continues to drive forward.
Howe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Oppenheimer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Howe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oppenheimer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Oppenheimer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oppenheimer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer controls Howe momentarily but Howe frees himself.
Howe wants to control from the top but Oppenheimer keeps moving.
Oppenheimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oppenheimer is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Oppenheimer trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
Oppenheimer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oppenheimer trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.
Howe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oppenheimer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oppenheimer trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oppenheimer closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Oppenheimer has Howe pressed against the cage, preventing Howe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oppenheimer is trying to break the clinch but Howe is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Oppenheimer - that landed with a thud.
Howe prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oppenheimer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oppenheimer missing with knees to the body.
Oppenheimer tries a body shot but Howe blocks it.
Oppenheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Howe to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oppenheimer gets underhooks to prevent Howe's takedown attempt.
Bobby Oppenheimer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Howe.
Oppenheimer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oppenheimer fails to pull guard.
Howe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oppenheimer prevents it.
Oppenheimer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oppenheimer taking a breather.
Howe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Oppenheimer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oppenheimer looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Howe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oppenheimer wants to sweep here but Howe controlling him for the moment.
Howe is fighting to break Oppenheimer's control of his arms but Oppenheimer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Howe stops Oppenheimer from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer is trying to keep Howe in close.
#ES#
Oppenheimer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Oppenheimer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Howe avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Howe jumps into guard, dragging Oppenheimer to the mat.
Oppenheimer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oppenheimer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Oppenheimer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Oppenheimer tries for a takedown but Howe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oppenheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howe can do to turn this around?#CL#
Oppenheimer has closed the distance and engaged Howe in a clinch.
#BC2#
Howe manages to break the clinch.
Oppenheimer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oppenheimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Howe misses with a takedown attempt - Oppenheimer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oppenheimer throws a right and a left that Howe avoids nicely.
Oppenheimer closes the distance and clinches up with Howe, looking for a takedown. Oppenheimer pushes Howe against the cage but Howe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Howe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oppenheimer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppenheimer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Oppenheimer pushes Howe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Howe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oppenheimer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Howe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oppenheimer struggling a bit here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oppenheimer throws a sloppy head kick and Howe moves out of range easily.
No luck for Oppenheimer with that takedown attempt.
Howe throws a big counter head kick but Oppenheimer avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Oppenheimer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Oppenheimer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oppenheimer slaps away a takedown attempt from Howe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oppenheimer works over Howe's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Fred Howe has been cut.
Howe swats away the attempt to clinch by Oppenheimer.
Howe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer darts in looking for a takedown but Howe gets double underhooks and turns Oppenheimer into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howe stops a takedown attempt from Oppenheimer.
#BC#
Oppenheimer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Oppenheimer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up.
Howe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oppenheimer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Howe is able to avoid easily.
Nice sprawl there from Oppenheimer as Howe shoots in.
Howe connects with an inside leg kick.
Oppenheimer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howe sprawls well. Howe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oppenheimer gets slowly back to his feet.
Oppenheimer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Oppenheimer darts in looking for a takedown but Howe gets double underhooks and turns Oppenheimer into the cage.
Howe has Oppenheimer pressed against the cage, preventing Oppenheimer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Howe has Oppenheimer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Howe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oppenheimer tumbling to the mat - Howe dives into Oppenheimer's guard.
Oppenheimer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Howe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppenheimer has had enough of the clinch but Howe keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Howe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T3##SU2#
Howe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Oppenheimer to get to his feet.
Howe avoids the head kick by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer fails with the takedown.
Oppenheimer has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Howe rushes Oppenheimer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oppenheimer wants to get back to striking at distance but Howe won't allow it.
Howe managing to block the knees to the body from Oppenheimer.
#T4#
Howe fails to pull guard.
Oppenheimer lands a body shot.
Oppenheimer is trying to stall.
Howe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oppenheimer trying to control the position but instead, Howe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oppenheimer into the cage.
Howe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oppenheimer just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Oppenheimer.
Well Oppenheimer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Oppenheimer!
Bobby Oppenheimer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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