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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GDL 28: Andersson vs Dentler
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Kahale misses with a double jab.
Kahale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Greenfeld is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Greenfeld takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greenfeld misses with a body kick.
Greenfeld walks into a straight right hand from Kahale.
Greenfeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koi Kahale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahale.
Kahale throws an overhand right that lands on Greenfeld's shoulder, as Greenfeld tries to avoid the shot.
Kahale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Greenfeld's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenfeld drops his hands momentarily and Kahale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greenfeld throws a head kick but Kahale moves out of range.
Greenfeld misses with a body kick.
Greenfeld staying out of range there.
Kahale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greenfeld wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kahale dodges the punch combination from Greenfeld.
#T1#
Kahale clobbers Greenfeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greenfeld swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahale.
Kahale throws a series of punches but Greenfeld moves out of range.
Kahale tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenfeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kahale tries to bum rush Greenfeld with a series of wild strikes but Greenfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Greenfeld darts in and clinches Kahale up against the cage.#TD#
Greenfeld has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kahale uses from the top position.
Greenfeld 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.
Kahale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kahale is pushing down on Greenfeld's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greenfeld is fighting to maintain full guard but Kahale has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Greenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Kahale frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kahale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greenfeld might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greenfeld is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kahale wants to control the pace but Greenfeld is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Greenfeld trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kahale controlling the position easily from mount.
Kahale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Kahale working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahale controlling from mount.
Greenfeld is desperately trying to improve his position but Kahale has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahale tries to control but Greenfeld wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kahale jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Greenfeld is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Greenfeld and Kahale has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koi Kahale 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#
Greenfeld walks into a jab.
Greenfeld tries for a takedown but Kahale circles away easily
and Kahale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greenfeld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kahale tries to avoid it but Greenfeld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kahale to the ground. Kahale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeremiah Greenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahale throws a right hand that Greenfeld ducks under and follows up with a left that Greenfeld also avoids with ease.
Kahale closes the distance looking to clinch
and Greenfeld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greenfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kahale is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Greenfeld slips under a jab.#T1#
Kahale throws a series of punches but Greenfeld moves out of range.
Greenfeld walks into a jab.#CL#
Greenfeld has Kahale up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Greenfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koi Kahale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahale looks to land a left hand but Greenfeld moved out of range nicely.
Greenfeld takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kahale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kahale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Greenfeld gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greenfeld slowing the pace effectively.
Kahale has had enough of the clinch but Greenfeld keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Greenfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahale.#T2#
Kahale connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Kahale as Greenfeld shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Greenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Kahale.
Kahale just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenfeld throws a big counter combination but Kahale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kahale throws a hook but Greenfeld blocks it.
Greenfeld misses with a takedown
and Kahale counters with a straight right hand.
Kahale misses with the combination.
Greenfeld misses with a takedown
and Greenfeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kahale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greenfeld's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Kahale.
#T3#
Kahale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kahale misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kahale.#TD#
Greenfeld drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Kahale wriggles free and stands up.
Kahale misses with an uppercut.
Greenfeld misses with a combination
and Kahale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenfeld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kahale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahale leaves Greenfeld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahale moves in looking to clinch but Greenfeld pushes him off.#T4#
Kahale works over Greenfeld's head and body with a nice combination.
Kahale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Greenfeld clinches up against the cage.
Kahale looking to slow down the pace here.
Greenfeld tries to pull guard but Kahale holds him up against the cage and eventually Greenfeld drops back down to his feet.
Kahale holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kahale tries to circle away but Greenfeld has him pinned against the cage.
Greenfeld is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kahale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kahale wants to break free but Greenfeld has control.
Kahale is looking to break free of the clinch but Greenfeld has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koi Kahale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Greenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Greenfeld misses with a takedown attempt
and Kahale counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Kahale gets tackled into the cage by Greenfeld. Greenfeld maintains the clinch.
Kahale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greenfeld has him pressed against the cage.
Kahale tries to stall but Greenfeld uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kahale managing to block the knees to the body from Greenfeld.
#BC#
Greenfeld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Kahale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahale misses with a combination
and Greenfeld counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenfeld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kahale misses with a few strikes there.
Kahale lands a jab.
Koi Kahale seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kahale tries to clinch but Greenfeld is having none of it.
Greenfeld appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kahale misses with the combination.
Kahale catches Greenfeld with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kahale stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenfeld. Greenfeld gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Greenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kahale throws out a powerful jab.
Greenfeld walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kahale lands with a hook. Greenfeld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kahale swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Kahale tries to clinch but Greenfeld moves out of range.
Kahale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greenfeld circles away quickly and effectively.
Kahale looks to land a right hand but Greenfeld moved out of range.#CL#
Greenfeld clinches up with Kahale and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Greenfeld pulls guard successfully.
Kahale looking to sit in guard and control but Greenfeld gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kahale looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kahale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greenfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greenfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kahale has his foot on Greenfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greenfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Kahale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Greenfeld missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Greenfeld decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kahale, up you get!
Kahale wants to clinch.
Greenfeld closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahale circles away.
Greenfeld takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kahale wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kahale forces Greenfeld back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Kahale is trying to push Greenfeld away but Greenfeld has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kahale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Greenfeld closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kahale can't break the clinch.
Greenfeld digs a right hand underneath Kahale's ribcage. Kahale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greenfeld drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kahale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Greenfeld manages to break the clinch.
Jeremiah Greenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koi Kahale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kahale cracks Greenfeld with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koi Kahale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kahale 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koi Kahale!
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Event:
GDL 28: Andersson vs Dentler
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Toboggan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boy is working for takedown but Toboggan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy is working for takedown but Toboggan is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Toboggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Toboggan scores with a takedown into Boy's guard.
Toboggan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boy wants to stand but Toboggan is controlling the position.
Boy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toboggan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toboggan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toboggan is aware though and is defending well.
Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toboggan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boy is proving hard to escape from.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toboggan is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Toboggan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Boy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Toboggan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Boy pulls down on the head and he's put Toboggan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baby Boy!
Baby Boy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First of all thank you God for this wonderful evening thanks for the blessing. It's my honor to make my debut Infront of all you guys. You were so amazing. I promise to keep getting better everyday. And I will never disappoint you guys. Specially the #GDL #Gamma stay true #BabyBoy #ImtheFuture'.
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Event:
GDL 23: Rowley vs Wright
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Loco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkson.
#TD#
Loco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilkson is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilkson is trying to control but Loco passes into side control!
Wilkson throws a few strikes from the bottom but Loco takes advantage and mounts!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilkson is looking to escape.
Wilkson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Wilkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Loco. What's that going to do exactly?
Wilkson wants to control but Loco is having none of it.
Wilkson tries to control Loco's body but Loco pushes him off. Wilkson squirms to his side and now Loco has his back!
Wilkson staying busy and making it hard for Loco to control.
Loco connects with a big shot to the side of Wilkson's head.
Wilkson is keeping busy.
#T2#
Wilkson wants to control his opponent's hands but Loco gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Wilkson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wilkson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Loco.
Loco controls the position.#SUB#
Wilkson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Loco gets his way!
Wilkson trying to control the hands but Loco breaks the grip. #SUB#
Loco working for the choke.
Loco is breathing heavily.
Wilkson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Wilkson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wilkson trying to control but Loco postures up.
Wilkson wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
#SUB#
Loco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Loco wants to take a breather but Wilkson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wilkson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Loco wants to control but Wilkson is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkson is looking to improve his position.
Wilkson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilkson is staying active underneath Loco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilkson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loco trying to control but Wilkson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkson is retaining full guard.
Loco won't allow Wilkson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Pollo Loco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilkson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loco throws a big counter combination but Wilkson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilkson looks for the body kick but Loco saw that one coming. #CL#
Loco rushes Wilkson and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Wilkson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Wilkson.
Wilkson throws a wild body kick that Loco sees coming a mile off.
Loco looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilkson!
Earnold Wilkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkson fails to land with a series of punches.
Loco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wilkson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Wilkson sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkson lands with an uppercut that bounces Loco off the cage and back into range.
Wilkson looks for the body kick but Loco saw that one coming.
El Pollo Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Wilkson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Loco's corner calls for a 1-2. Loco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilkson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loco.
Wilkson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilkson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Earnold Wilkson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilkson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkson misses with a double jab.
Wilkson misses with a wild combination.
Wilkson throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely.
Wilkson lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Wilkson lands a two punch combo.
Loco throws a looping overhand right but Wilkson ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilkson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loco tries to clinch there but Wilkson circles away.
#TD#
Loco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilkson is trying to defend but Loco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Wilkson kicks Loco off and gets back to his feet.
Loco throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilkson misses with a wild combination.
Loco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilkson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilkson counters with a three punch combo that has Loco backing up. Loco nods at Wilkson to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Wilkson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Wilkson does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loco.
Loco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilkson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkson tries to bum rush Loco with a series of wild strikes but Loco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilkson tries to bum rush Loco with a series of wild strikes but Loco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loco tries to counter by clinching up but Wilkson breaks away and moves out of range.
Loco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkson manages to avoid it.
Wilkson misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Loco gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Wilkson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Loco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Wilkson is not content to let Loco control the position.
Wilkson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loco is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilkson is trying to get back to full guard.
Loco trying to pass the guard but Wilkson defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnold Wilkson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wilkson throws a wild body kick that Loco sees coming a mile off.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilkson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilkson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wilkson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Loco back to the cage. Wilkson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Loco moves out of range as Wilkson throws a body kick.
It looked like Loco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Loco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Wilkson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Wilkson does no damage.
Wilkson dives in for a single leg takedown but Loco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilkson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loco under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilkson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Wilkson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Loco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkson is looking to chop away at Loco's legs.
Wilkson misses with a few strikes there.
Loco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilkson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loco tries to clinch but Wilkson is having none of it.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Loco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilkson.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilkson sprawls well. Wilkson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Wilkson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Loco does no damage.
Wilkson fails to land with a series of punches.
Loco tries to clinch up but Wilkson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilkson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkson jabs Loco right on the nose. Loco blinks but takes it well.
Wilkson lands a jab-cross combination.
Loco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkson.
#T3#
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loco looks to clinch
and Wilkson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilkson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Pollo Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkson lands a two punch combo.
Loco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Loco back to the cage. Wilkson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilkson misses with a double jab.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilkson defends it nicely.
Loco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Loco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilkson pinned against the cage. Wilkson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilkson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkson circles away.
Wilkson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilkson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loco tries to clinch but Wilkson is having none of it.
Loco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilkson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loco eats them both and turns towards Wilkson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Wilkson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnold Wilkson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilkson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnold Wilkson!
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Event:
GDL 23: Rowley vs Wright
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Deneria shoots in for a double leg but Hae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hae feinted with a counter takedown.
Deneria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Hae drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Deneria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deneria seems a little lost for a moment, as Hae dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Hae tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hae scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Deneria to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hae connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deneria some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Deneria dodges the ground and pound from Hae.#SUB#
Hae tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hae has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Hae stands up.
Hae moves in looking to clinch but Deneria pushes him off.#CL#
Deneria tries to keep at a distance but Hae has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Hae jumps guard and drags Deneria to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deneria is stalling in the full guard.
Deneria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Hae is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deneria is controlling him.
Hae lands a decent shot there.
Hae pulls Deneria in to control the position.
Hae is trying to control the position but Deneria postures up.
Deneria must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hae managing to control the position.
Hae working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hae looks for the body kick but Deneria saw that one coming.
Hae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Hae fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Deneria looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hae wants to improve his position but Deneria is controlling well.
Hae trying to hold on to Deneria's head to control him but Deneria postures up.
Nice strikes from Deneria there.
Deneria is trying to control. Hae wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Deneria prevents Hae from improving his position.
Hae makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hae.
Hae wants to stand and escape but Deneria is having none of it.
Deneria preventing the sweep.
Hae is looking to stand up but Deneria isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Hae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hae is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Hae dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Deneria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hae misses with a double jab
and Deneria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Hae has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hae breaks the clinch.
Deneria slaps away a takedown attempt from Hae, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hae slaps away a takedown attempt from Deneria, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hae shoots in and drives through. Deneria sprawls well.
Deneria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hae tries to clinch
and Deneria counters with a series of strikes. Hae will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Hae has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Hae turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hae manages to end up in side control.
Hae lands some shots froms side control.
Deneria can't do much from the bottom here.
Hae trying to control the position but Deneria is working away.
Hae gets to mount! Deneria was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hae looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Hae looking to finish Deneria with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deneria!
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!
Hae trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hae takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Hae can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deneria is looking to escape.
Deneria can't escape the position.
Hae looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Deneria is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hae jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Deneria manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hae moves into full mount! #T4#
Hae controlling from the full mount.
Hae raining down shots from the mount!
Hae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deneria can do to turn this around?
Hae landing strikes from the mount.
Deneria wants to hold on but Hae pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hae working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hae with good strikes from the mount here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deneria can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hae controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Hae dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hae shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deneria is trying to defend but Hae finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hae perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hae 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.
Deneria is trying to maintain the position but Hae is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deneria is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hae's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hae's back!
Hae trying to control the hands but Deneria breaks the grip.
Hae wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Hae trying to control the position but Deneria manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Deneria controlling the positon.
Hae just trying to survive but Deneria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hae trying to get back to his feet but Deneria is in full control for now.
Hae trying to control the action but Deneria just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hae rolls, trying to escape but Deneria keeps control of the position.
#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.
Deneria is looking to control Hae but Hae is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Deneria gets his hands free as Hae looks to control.
Hae tries to roll but Deneria sticks to his back.
Deneria is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hae breaks Deneria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hae tries to stand but Deneria is controlling from the bottom.
Deneria wants to control but Hae passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Hae wants to take a breather but Deneria is having none of it.
Bin Hae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deneria has hold of Hae's hands but Hae slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deneria is trying to control but Hae passes into side control!
Deneria is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hae controls the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hae cracks Deneria with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Deneria is looking to reverse the position.
Hae looks up at the clock and then as Deneria takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hae smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Deneria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hae trying to control the position but Deneria is working away.
Hae is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Deneria's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hae tries to advance to mount but Deneria denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hae trying to control the action but Deneria is working from the bottom.
Chappo Deneria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin Hae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hae looks up at the clock and then as Deneria takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hae smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Hae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hae, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bin Hae!
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Event:
GDL 22: Fist vs Mises
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Toboggan avoids the body shot from Drax.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toboggan or perhaps it was just good defense by Drax, which made it look bad.
Toboggan is looking to score with low kicks.
Drax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drax scores with the left hand. Toboggan knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Mantis Toboggan has been cut.
Toboggan takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Toboggan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drax manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toboggan looks winded!
Drax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toboggan is one step ahead there.
Drax pulls Toboggan in to control the position. #T1#
Drax keeping moving, preventing Toboggan from controlling successfully.
Drax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toboggan on the ground.
Drax looking for a sweep. Not yet Drax, not yet. #SUB#
Drax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Toboggan passes into half guard.
Drax is looking to improve his position.
Drax has his hands clasped together around Toboggan's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toboggan in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Toboggan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Drax manages to get to full guard.
Drax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Toboggan advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drax taking a bit of punishment here - Toboggan scoring with strikes.
Drax regains half guard.
Drax trying to control from the bottom.
Drax has his hands clasped together around Toboggan's back. He's all about the action.
Toboggan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Toboggan passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Toboggan wants to finish this one by submission but Drax is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Toboggan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Toboggan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mantis Toboggan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantis Toboggan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Drax scores with a sloppy right hand. Toboggan should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Toboggan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drax's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toboggan in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Toboggan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Drax is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mantis Toboggan!
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Event:
GDL 22: Fist vs Mises
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Greenfeld darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greenfeld shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kahale as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Kahale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Greenfeld closes the distance and clinches.
Kahale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greenfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahale has had enough of the clinch but Greenfeld keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Greenfeld.
Greenfeld tries a knee to the head but Kahale blocks it.
Greenfeld tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kahale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greenfeld prevents Kahale from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahale wants to get back to striking at distance but Greenfeld won't allow it.
Kahale wants to break free but Greenfeld has control.
Kahale tries to break the clinch but Greenfeld is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Greenfeld.
#TD#
Greenfeld pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Kahale trying to control but Greenfeld is working from the bottom.
Greenfeld has his hands on Kahale's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Greenfeld uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Greenfeld looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Greenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Greenfeld pushes Kahale up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahale tries to break the clinch but Greenfeld is controlling the position.
Kahale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kahale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kahale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greenfeld has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Kahale taking a breather.
Greenfeld effectively controlling the action here.
Kahale trying to control the position but instead, Greenfeld has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kahale into the cage.
Kahale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahale trying to stall but Greenfeld improves his position.
Greenfeld drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kahale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greenfeld prevents a body shot from Kahale.
Kahale has had enough of the clinch but Greenfeld keeps him there for the moment.
Greenfeld fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Greenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kahale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Greenfeld jumps guard.
Greenfeld looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Greenfeld wants to stand but Kahale is controlling the position.
Greenfeld pulls Kahale in to control the position.
Greenfeld knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kahale on the ground.
Kahale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Greenfeld's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kahale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Kahale seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahale trying to pass the guard but Greenfeld defending well.
Greenfeld is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahale is trying to control the action in half guard but Greenfeld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kahale works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kahale wants to finish this one by submission but Greenfeld is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kahale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Greenfeld dominated that round.
That's time! Greenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A combination from Greenfeld does no damage.
Kahale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenfeld keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeremiah Greenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Kahale.
Kahale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kahale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greenfeld is looking to counter the offense by Kahale and move into the clinch.
Koi Kahale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahale moves in looking to clinch but Greenfeld pushes him off.
Kahale throws a combination that misses
and Greenfeld counters with a three punch combo that has Kahale backing up. Kahale nods at Greenfeld to acknowledge the strikes.
Kahale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Greenfeld was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenfeld looks for a takedown but Kahale sprawls well.
Kahale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greenfeld tries for a takedown but Kahale circles away easily
and Kahale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Kahale.
Kahale tries to clinch there but Greenfeld circles away.
Greenfeld seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greenfeld takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greenfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Greenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greenfeld.
Kahale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kahale is looking to clinch but Greenfeld is avoiding it.
Greenfeld shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kahale counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kahale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Greenfeld has closed the distance and engaged Kahale in a clinch.
Kahale is trying to maintain a safe position but Greenfeld gets an underhook and turns Kahale into the cage.
Greenfeld drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kahale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kahale lands a jab to the nose.
Kahale tries to clinch but Greenfeld moves out of range.
Kahale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greenfeld under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahale throws a one two combo.
Kahale stuffs the takedown.
Kahale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kahale misses with the combination.
#T3#
Kahale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greenfeld.
Kahale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greenfeld shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greenfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kahale there.
Kahale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenfeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kahale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greenfeld tries to counter with a takedown but Kahale is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Greenfeld darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greenfeld wants to advance to full mount but Kahale doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jeremiah Greenfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenfeld controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB2#
Kahale is looking for a triangle but Greenfeld pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kahale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greenfeld passes into side control.
Kahale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kahale managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Greenfeld.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Greenfeld decides to stand back up. Greenfeld steps back and let's Kahale get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koi Kahale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Greenfeld closes the distance and clinches.
Kahale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greenfeld drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kahale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kahale throws a one two combo.
Greenfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahale as he avoids it easily.
Kahale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greenfeld.
Kahale swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahale with a jab.#CL#
Greenfeld pushes Kahale up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Greenfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Kahale throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenfeld.
Kahale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greenfeld on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kahale is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kahale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greenfeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahale tests Greenfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greenfeld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kahale pinned against the cage. Kahale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Greenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Greenfeld instigates a clinch.
Kahale looking to stall.
Kahale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greenfeld is keeping busy.#T2#
Greenfeld jumps guard but Kahale turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Greenfeld decides to pull guard.
Kahale trying to control but Greenfeld is working from the bottom.
Greenfeld 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.#T3#
Kahale trying to control but Greenfeld is working from the bottom.
Kahale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greenfeld is keeping the position for now.
Greenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kahale trying to control but Greenfeld is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Greenfeld drives through and clinches with Kahale against the cage.
Greenfeld prevents a body shot from Kahale.
Kahale trying to stall but Greenfeld improves his position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kahale misses with the head strike.
Kahale tries to break the clinch but Greenfeld is controlling the position.
Kahale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Greenfeld manages to break the clinch.
Greenfeld tries for a takedown but Kahale circles away easily
and Kahale counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Kahale scores with a four punch combination!
Greenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kahale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greenfeld at a distance.
Kahale clobbers Greenfeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kahale throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Greenfeld counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahale is trying to break the clinch but Greenfeld has him pressed against the cage.
Kahale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahale is trying to break the clinch but Greenfeld has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koi Kahale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kahale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koi Kahale!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 952 Round 1
Date: Feb 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Mahmood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilkson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilkson swinging wildly here.
Mahmood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilkson.
Wilkson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahmood is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Wilkson does no damage. #CL#
Wilkson has closed the distance and engaged Mahmood in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Wilkson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmood jumps guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahmood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Earnold Wilkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greatness Mahmood.
Mahmood tries to pull guard but Wilkson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahmood drops back down to his feet.
Mahmood jumps guard but Wilkson stands there with Mahmood around his waist. Mahmood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahmood fails to pull guard.
Wilkson working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Wilkson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilkson to keep the fight standing.
Wilkson is trying to break free.
Mahmood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahmood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkson walks away with a smile on his face. Mahmood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilkson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahmood circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahmood with the counter takedown but Wilkson avoids it easily.#CL#
Wilkson clinches.
Wilkson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilkson is trying to stall.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilkson trying to land knees to the body.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahmood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mahmood tries to pull guard but Wilkson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahmood is trying to pull guard but Wilkson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Wilkson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkson tries to bum rush Mahmood with a series of wild strikes but Mahmood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilkson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahmood but Mahmood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Earnold Wilkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wilkson scores with a one two! Mahmood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wilkson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Wilkson. That snapped Mahmood's head back.
Mahmood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wilkson throws a series of punches but Mahmood avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Wilkson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mahmood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wilkson wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mahmood is working Wilkson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mahmood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilkson's head.
Mahmood postures up and lands a big shot to Wilkson's brow.
Mahmood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mahmood wants to control from the top but Wilkson keeps moving.
Mahmood landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahmood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilkson keeping moving, preventing Mahmood from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mahmood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahmood has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkson's legs - danger averted.
Mahmood landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Mahmood distracts Wilkson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilkson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mahmood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mahmood scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahmood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahmood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmood lands a couple of elbows.
Mahmood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahmood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mahmood with a nice head shot there.
Wilkson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahmood with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earnold Wilkson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilkson throws a series of punches but Mahmood avoids them all with ease.
Mahmood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilkson throws a nice looking combination but Mahmood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Wilkson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilkson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Mahmood shoots in and bounces Wilkson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilkson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahmood can do to turn this around?
Wilkson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahmood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahmood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Wilkson is rocked!
Mahmood works over Wilkson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Wilkson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahmood arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wilkson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greatness Mahmood!
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