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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Man 2 Man
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hendrix tries to sprawl but Dewo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dewo is taking a breather. Hendrix 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hendrix keeping full guard, as Dewo tries to pass.
Dewo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dewo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendrix dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dewo keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
Hendrix throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix looking to pass the guard.
Dewo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dewo is controlling Hendrix's posture.#T1##SUB#
Dewo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendrix defends well.#SUB#
Dewo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hendrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hendrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendrix stops Dewo from standing up. #SUB#
Dewo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dewo tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dewo looking for a triangle here. Hendrix is fighting it but it looks tight! Dewo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hendrix is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kunto Dewo!
A relieved looking Kunto Dewo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Biernat looks to land a body kick but Ank moved away.
Biernat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ank drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biernat defends it well.
Ank avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Ank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biernat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Ank tries a quick counter leg kick but Biernat is wise to it.
Biernat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick from Biernat misses. #T1#
Biernat throws a good cross that connects.
Ank needs to keep his hands up - Biernat had a free shot at his head there.
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but Ank pushes him off.
Biernat lunges at Ank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ank's hand.
Biernat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat swings for the body but Ank moves out of range.
Ank tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Ank.#BC#
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ank drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Biernat defends it well.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Biernat misses with a leg kick
and Ank counters with an outside leg kick.
Biernat misses with a leg kick.
Ank throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ank with the counter takedown but Biernat avoids it easily.
Ank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ank throws out a loose jab but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biernat looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biernat manages to avoid it.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Ank. Beautiful body shot.
Ank feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biernat's calf.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Ank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biernat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Biernat tries to work over Ank's front leg with a kick but Ank checks it.
Ank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ank blocks the body kick.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Ank avoids them all with ease.
Biernat moves to clinch but Ank breaks away #TD2#
and Ank counters with a nice double leg into side control. Biernat won't be happy with that.
Ank wants to control but Biernat is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Ank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biernat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biernat tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Biernat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ank is trying to work for a kimura but Biernat is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biernat's head.
Ank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biernat wants to control but Ank is keeping busy.
Ank throwing shots but Biernat is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Ank is working for a kimura but Biernat is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karol Biernat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Ank.
Ank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank keeps the fight on the outside.
Karol Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biernat wants to clinch but Ank slips to the side
and Ank makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Biernat really felt that one!
Ank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biernat.
#T1#
Ank looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ank fails to land with a series of punches.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Ank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ank. That's going to slow Biernat down.
Karol Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat throws a leg kick but Ank sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ank swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
Ank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Biernat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ank defends it nicely.
And Ank tries to counter it with a takedown but Biernat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Ank moves out of range easily.
Ank feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Biernat is trying to control Ank's posture but Ank avoids it. #T3#
Ank wants to control but Biernat is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Ank crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Ank goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Biernat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ank but great work by Biernat.
Ank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Biernat is taking a breather. Ank 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ank is looking for a sweep. Biernat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ank is staying active underneath Biernat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Biernat stops Ank from getting back to his feet.
Ank moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biernat defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biernat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Biernat is sitting in close to Ank's body. Ank has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Biernat is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Biernat is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ank.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Orjan Ank!
Orjan Ank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Manchu throws a head kick that misses.
Ank looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manchu fails with the takedown
and Ank counters with a left and a right that stings Manchu.
Manchu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ank's waist but Ank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchu off to one side.
As Manchu backs off Ank throws a huge counter combo but Manchu manages to avoid it all.
Ank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchu.
Despite the aggression on Ank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchu throws a right hand that Ank ducks under and follows up with a left that Ank also avoids with ease.
Manchu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnk.
Ank thuds his shin into the meat of Manchu's side.
Manchu with a poor takedown
and Ank counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manchu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Manchu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ank is trying to defend but Manchu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Ank manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Manchu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Ank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown but Ank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Ank.
Ank scores with a kick to the body.
Ank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manchu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ank tries to avoid it but Manchu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ank to the ground. Ank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ank tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manchu dives in for a single leg takedown but Ank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ank unleashes a big counter combination but Manchu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ank pushes Manchu away with a front kick.
Manchu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Manchu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ank tries to sprawl out of it but Manchu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manchu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ank's waist but Ank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchu off to one side.
As Manchu backs off Ank throws a huge counter combo but Manchu manages to avoid it all.
Manchu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ank wants to counter with a clinch but Manchu pushes him away.
Nice body kick there by Ank.
Manchu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ank is fending him off so far but Manchu persists. Nope, Ank circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Ank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manchu.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ank as he jumps to the side.
Ank lands with a nice body kick.
Ank misses with a head kick.
Manchu shoots in but Ank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ank wants it to stay on the feet.
Manchu shoots in for a double leg but Ank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Ank throws a sloppy head kick and Manchu moves out of range easily.
Manchu blocks the body kick.
Ling Manchu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ank checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ank steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manchu.
Ank stuffs the takedown.
Ank throws a counter combo.
Ank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manchu's sensitive parts.
Manchu dives in for a single leg takedown but Ank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ank.
Manchu avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Manchu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manchu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Ank dominated that round.
That's time! Manchu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Manchu moves out of range of the body kick from Ank.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left and a right from Ank both land. Nice combination.
Kenneth Ank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ank slaps away a takedown attempt from Manchu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ank steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manchu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank lands a front kick.
Manchu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ank avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manchu backs up against the cage.
Ank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchu.
Ank is trying to counter with his kicks.
Manchu has a takedown stuffed.
Ank throws a counter combo.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ank as he avoids it easily.
Ank unleashes a big counter combination but Manchu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Manchu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ling Manchu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manchu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manchu has a takedown stuffed.
And Ank tries to counter it with a takedown but Manchu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ank is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Manchu looking to score a takedown here. Ank is defending well but Manchu drives through and ends up in Ank's guard.
Ank will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Manchu distracts Ank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing that Manchu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manchu postures up and lands a big shot to Ank's brow.
Manchu distracts Ank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Ank wants to get back to his feet but Manchu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manchu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ank has momentary wrist control but Manchu slips an elbow through the middle.
Manchu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ank's head.
Ank is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manchu is controlling him.
Manchu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manchu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ank.
#TD#
Manchu gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ank kicks off Manchu and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ank throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Ank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manchu.
Ank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manchu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt - Ank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ling Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manchu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Ank.
Manchu moves out of range of the body kick.
Ank lands a head kick. Manchu smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Manchu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ank quickly recovers to half guard.
Ank is staying active underneath Manchu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ank trying to control but Manchu postures up.
Manchu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manchu thows a huge punch but Ank dodges it nicely.
Ank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Manchu prevents Ank from standing back up.
Ank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ank wants to get back to his feet.
Ank tries to roll over but Manchu keeps him under control.
Manchu trying to pass the guard but Ank defending well.
Ank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manchu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manchu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manchu working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Manchu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manchu working over Ank with some ground and pound. Ank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ling Manchu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manchu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manchu closes the distance and clinches up with Ank, looking for a takedown. Manchu pushes Ank against the cage but Ank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ank lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manchu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manchu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ank stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Ank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ank sprawls well. Ank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Ank looks for the body kick but Manchu saw that one coming.
Ling Manchu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manchu shoots in and drives through. Ank sprawls well.
Ank is looking for the big counter here.
Manchu misses with a takedown
and Ank counters with a two punch combo.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ank sprawls well. Ank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenneth Ank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ank avoids the head kick by Manchu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Ank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ank 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Ank!
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Event:
Pulse 19
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Paschal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ankjrll quickly recovers to half guard.
Ankjrll looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Paschal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paschal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ankjrll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Paschal is looking for a kimura but Ankjrll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paschal to get the leverage. #SUB#
Paschal is trying to work for a kimura but Ankjrll is defending well.
Paschal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paschal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ankjrll has hold of Paschal's hands but Paschal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Paschal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paschal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paschal landing punches.
Paschal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paschal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paschal controlling the pace for now.
Ankjrll told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Paschal is landing with some decent strikes but Ankjrll is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Paschal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Paschal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ankjrll can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ankjrll is in a horrible position here. Paschal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Paschal working the ground and pound effectively.
Paschal unloading with bombs!
Paschal with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Paschal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ankjrll turns into him and now he's in Paschal's guard.
Paschal controlling Ankjrll's posture.
Ankjrll postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Ankjrll is sitting in close to Paschal's body. Paschal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ankjrll is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ankjrll is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paschal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlin Paschal!
A victorious Marlin Paschal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rune Ankjrll was interviewed post fight and said 'He`s a cheat and a joke'.
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Event:
Pulse 19
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Wiik looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nunes swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Nunes . Those never looked like landing.
Wiik closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes , looking for a takedown. Wiik pushes Nunes against the ropes but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Nunes lands.#CUT#
It looks like Egil Wiik has been cut.
Wiik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nunes throws a right and a left that Wiik avoids nicely. #KD#
Nunes lands a left and a right that send Wiik crashing to the mat, dazed. Nunes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wiik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OH! Wiik has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Nunes smells blood and charges in for the finish! Nunes unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Wiik sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Nunes !
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Event:
Acceleration 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sirakov.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Ankjell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ankjell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sirakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ankjell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sirakov somewhat.
Rune Ankjell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manol Sirakov.
Ankjell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirakov looks winded!
Sirakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ankjell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ankjell counters with a three punch combo that has Sirakov backing up. Sirakov nods at Ankjell to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been told by Ankjell's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Ankjell misses with a two punch combination.
Sirakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ankjell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ankjell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sirakov's coach down at 25 Beasts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sirakov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ankjell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sirakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ankjell.
#TD2#
Sirakov scores with a takedown into Ankjell's guard.
Ankjell 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.#T2#
Sirakov wants to pass the guard but Ankjell is keeping the position.
Ankjell 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sirakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankjell is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ankjell is looking to stand up but Sirakov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Ankjell counters with a series of strikes. Sirakov will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Sirakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ankjell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sirakov is in Ankjell's guard.#SUB#
Sirakov looking to improve position, pressing down on Ankjell's thigh with his hand. Ankjell seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sirakov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sirakov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ankjell picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rune Ankjell!
An out of breath Rune Ankjell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FWC Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramm defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Ramm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramm falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Anderson counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Ramm breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Ramm is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Ramm's guard.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Ramm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Ramm!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Anderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Anderson is trying to drag Ramm to the mat but Ramm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##BC2#
Ramm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Ramm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Anderson backs off Ramm throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Anderson backs off Ramm throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Ramm throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramm back to the cage. Anderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Ramm moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.#BC2#
Ramm breaks the clinch.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Ramm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Ramm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Ramm stuffs the takedown.
Taylor Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson shoots in but Ramm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson sets himself, and Ramm steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramm avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramm throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Anderson shoots in but Ramm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Ramm.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ramm circles away easily
and Ramm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramm misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Ramm ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramm counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Ramm to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramm misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stein Ramm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramm tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Ramm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramm swinging wildly here.
Ramm misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramm misses with a double jab.
Ramm misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Ramm. #T1#
Ramm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson dives in and grabs Ramm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramm pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramm wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Ramm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ramm counter with a right hand.
Stein Ramm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Ramm dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Ramm unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramm is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Ramm circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Ramm gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Ramm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramm misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Ramm scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramm wobbles Anderson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ramm dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Anderson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stein Ramm!
Post fight, Stein Ramm stared into the camera and said 'Man gegen man'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #8
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ank walks into a jab.
Ank stuffs the takedown.
Smith works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Ank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Ank tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith wants to clinch up but Ank keeps it at a distance.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ank on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Ank's head back.
Smith lands the left hand.
Ank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ank takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Ank is rocked!
Ank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ank is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith cracks Ank with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ank falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Rodney Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Gain Pain
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
no rushes Hendrix and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Hendrix is fighting off a takedown attempt but no is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hendrix to the mat. Hendrix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hendrix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst no is controlling him.
Hendrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
no seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
no postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
no postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
no distracts Hendrix with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
no throws a big elbow that misses.
no looking to pass the guard.
Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
no's corner is telling him to maintain position.
no postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
no showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hendrix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
no tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendrix is retaining full guard.
no throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
no gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
no stands up and beckons Hendrix to join him on the feet. #T2#
Hendrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendrix looks winded!
no throws a nice looking combination but Hendrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
no gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
no on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
no has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hendrix regains guard immediately.
no working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hendrix's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
no throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
no postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hendrix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of no, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
no wants to stand but Hendrix is controlling the position.
Hendrix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
no pushes Hendrix off and gets back to his feet.
Hendrix wants to clinch up but no keeps it at a distance.
no displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Hendrix has been cut.
no misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendrix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
no tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendrix tries to counter with a clinch but no shakes him off and moves away.#T4##CL#
no has closed the distance and engaged Hendrix in a clinch.
no slows down the pace here.
no softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
no has Hendrix pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. no pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hendrix tumbling to the mat - no dives into Hendrix's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix working a defensive guard here.
no lands a couple of elbows.
no is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
on no dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Hendrix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
no lands a head kick. Hendrix smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
no closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hendrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendrix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but no scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Hendrix is rocked!
on no overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
no working over Hendrix with some ground and pound. Hendrix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hendrix is still in real trouble! Can no finish him?
Hendrix has hold of no's hands but no slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
no slips a nice elbow through Hendrix's hands, connecting with Hendrix's forehead.
no is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hendrix is hurt! He's hurt bad - no fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hendrix from any more punishment! Congratulations to no! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). on no!
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Event:
Pulse 16
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Bunker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bunker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Ankjrll.
Bunker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ankjrll lands a high kick!
Blake Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker looks to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ankjrll has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ankjrll counters with a straight right hand.
Bunker tries to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a left and a right that stings Bunker. #T1#
Bunker shoots and misses
and Ankjrll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunker thinking.
Rune Ankjrll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Bunker.
Ankjrll lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ankjrll.#ROC#
Bunker is rocked!
Ankjrll connects with the punch.
Bunker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ankjrll finish him?
Ankjrll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ankjrll tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker throws a counter combo.
Bunker moves in looking to clinch but Ankjrll pushes him off.
Bunker seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunker misses with the body kick
and Ankjrll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ankjrll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker tries to clinch but Ankjrll is having none of it. #T2#
Ankjrll scores with a head kick. Bunker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ankjrll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Bunker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Bunker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunker walks into a straight right hand from Ankjrll.
Bunker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ankjrll counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Ankjrll catches Bunker right on the button with a cross.
Bunker shoots in looking for a takedown but Ankjrll manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bunker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Ankjrll keeps the fight on the outside.
Ankjrll throws a counter high kick but Bunker was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ankjrll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunker has time to react.
Bunker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ankjrll scores with a jab. Bunker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ankjrll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunker.
We've been informed that Bunker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Bunker tries to clinch but Ankjrll moves away
and Ankjrll counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker looks to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with an outside leg kick.
Ankjrll throws a sloppy head kick and Bunker moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ankjrll.
Rune Ankjrll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ankjrll is fending him off so far but Bunker persists. Nope, Ankjrll circles away and we're back to standing.
Ankjrll tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ankjrll to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunker misses with a takedown
enabling Ankjrll to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Ankjrll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bunker looks to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunker fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnkjrll.
Ankjrll with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ankjrll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunker thinking. #T1#
Ankjrll scores with a nice head shot.
Bunker closes the distance but Ankjrll moves to the side
and Ankjrll counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Ankjrll. Beautiful body shot.
Ankjrll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ankjrll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ankjrll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ankjrll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunker can do to turn this around?
Ankjrll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ankjrll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Ankjrll.#T2#
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunker tries to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ankjrll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunker's head.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker tries to clinch up
letting Ankjrll counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ankjrll misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ankjrll. No joy for Bunker on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ankjrll misses the target.#T3#
Bunker closes the distance but Ankjrll moves to the side
and Ankjrll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ankjrll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bunker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Ankjrll manages to break the clinch.
Ankjrll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bunker tries for a takedown but Ankjrll circles away easily
and Ankjrll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rune Ankjrll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Bunker.#T4#
Bunker with a poor takedown
and Ankjrll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ankjrll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bunker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ankjrll cracks Bunker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankjrll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ankjrll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ankjrll wants it to stay on the feet.
Bunker tries to clinch
and Ankjrll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunker thinking.
Bunker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ankjrll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rune Ankjrll dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bunker looks to clinch
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ankjrll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ankjrll lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ankjrll throws a good cross that connects.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ankjrll!
Ankjrll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker closes the distance but Ankjrll moves to the side
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ankjrll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunker lands with a kick to the temple. Ankjrll shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ankjrll tries to avoid it but Bunker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ankjrll to the ground. Ankjrll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bunker tries to clinch but Ankjrll moves out of range.
Bunker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ankjrll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunker somewhat.
Rune Ankjrll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Bunker.
Bunker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunker fails with the takedown
and Ankjrll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunker.
#CL2#
Bunker gets a clinch. #BC#
Ankjrll breaks the clinch.
Bunker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ankjrll counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker closes the distance but Ankjrll moves to the side
enabling Ankjrll to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunker shoots and misses
and Ankjrll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Ankjrll throws a sloppy head kick and Bunker moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bunker closes the distance and pushes Ankjrll back into the ropes.#BC#
Ankjrll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake Bunker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Ankjrll misses
and Bunker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ankjrll circles away from the clinch attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ankjrll counters with a right hand to the body.
Bunker wants to clinch but Ankjrll slips to the side
and Ankjrll counters with a straight right hand.
Bunker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bunker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ankjrll counters with a three punch combo that has Bunker backing up. Bunker nods at Ankjrll to acknowledge the strikes.
Ankjrll circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ankjrll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ankjrll slips a jab and a cross from Bunker.
Ankjrll throws a series of strikes that have Bunker backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunker wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rune Ankjrll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ankjrll, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rune Ankjrll!
Rune Ankjrll decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Anki sprawls and moves away.
Anki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bogart is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bogart looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bogart slips a straight right by Anki.
We've been told by Bogart's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bogart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anki works over Bogart's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogart tries to move into range but Anki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Bogart is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Bogart has been cut.
Anki punishes Bogart's body with a nice straight punch.
Rune Anki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Anki closes the distance and pushes Bogart back into the cage.
Anki working hard to break the clinch.
Bogart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anki smiles and moves away.
OH! Bogart has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Anki smells blood and charges in for the finish! Anki unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Bogart sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rune Anki!
After the fight, Rune Anki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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