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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Weaver dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Weaver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ball is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weaver, into his guard. #REVR#
Ball wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver pulls Ball in close to his closed guard and prevents Ball from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Ball postures up. #T1#
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
Weaver pulls Ball in close to prevent any damage.
Ball wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Ball looking to sit in guard and control but Weaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ball seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball has his hands on Weaver's head, controlling the position.
Ball is trying to keep Weaver in close.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball is trying to keep Weaver in close.
#T3#
Weaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weaver scoring with some ground and pound.
Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there.
Weaver cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Weaver looking to pass the guard.
Weaver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weaver stands and throws Ball's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Weaver trying to control the position but Ball is working away.
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Weaver swings around for an armbar but Ball sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weaver's guard.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.
Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Weaver has wrist control.
Ball has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Ball postures up.
Weaver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weaver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Ball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ball will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ball shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ball napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Who's going to make the next move?
Weaver in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ball is trying to buck Weaver off.#SUB2#
Weaver tries for a kimura but Ball is defending well. #T1#
Ball is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weaver scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver is working Ball over with some ground and pound from side control.
Weaver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weaver working the ground and pound.
Ball struggling a bit here.
Ball is looking to regain half guard here but Weaver keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Ball wants to control but Weaver postures up.#SUB2#
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ball stops Weaver from passing to mount.
Ball is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Weaver goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ball rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weaver's guard! Nice work there by Ball! #T3#
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Weaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Weaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weaver is looking to sweep but instead, Ball has passed into half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ball trying to pass the guard but Weaver defending well.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Weaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weaver wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
Ball is looking to stall here but Weaver recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ball has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ball gets caught napping as Weaver dives in and scores a takedown. Ball manages to retain guard.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Weaver passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Weaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weaver tries to pass to full mount but Ball defends it.
Ball controlling the position for now.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver is keen to just control but Ball is a slippery customer.
Weaver is thwarting Ball's attempts to control the position.
Weaver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Ball trying to control but Weaver postures up.
Weaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ball trying to control here.
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ball keeps working.
Weaver wants to pass to mount but Ball is defending the position.
Weaver is trying to control. Ball wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaman Weaver has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weaver trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it. #SUB2#
Weaver trying to work for an americana but Ball has managed to regain full guard.
#T3#
Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weaver is controlling him.
Ball strikes from his own guard.
Weaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weaver stands up over Ball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ball trying to control the position.
Weaver preventing the sweep.
Weaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Ball keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ball is controlling Weaver's posture.
Weaver lands a couple of digs.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver 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.
Weaver cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirsnick Khari Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Ball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaman Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weaver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaman Weaver!
A very excited looking Shaman Weaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
Anti Happy really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Felix Jaroslav was cancelled. |
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Event:
DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
DJ blocks a head kick by Draski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DJ! But no joy.
DJ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Draski appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by DJ.
Draski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Draski is looking to clinch but DJ is avoiding it.
Draski fails in his attempt to clinch.
DJ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draski moves away.
Draski moves in looking to clinch but DJ pushes him off.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DJ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
DJ throws a wild body kick that Draski sees coming a mile off.
Draski tries to clinch there but DJ circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - DJ finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DJ lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
DJ 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.
Draski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Draski is breathing heavily.
Draski throws a body shot but no joy.
DJ circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Draski drops to the canvas, hurt badly! DJ follows Draski to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay DJ!
A relieved looking Deontay DJ 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:
OFK 386 - Drop Vs Mad Onion
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Toal as Happy shoots in.
Toal misses with a body shot.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal throws a body shot but no joy.
Happy attempts a counter takedown but Toal avoids it well and moves away.
Toal throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toal won't be happy with that.
Toal throws Happy to one side and escapes!
Happy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Happy lands but Toal takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy shoots in for a double leg but Toal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Happy sets himself, and Toal steps forward looking for the clinch! Happy avoids it this time.
Happy lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Toal slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Toal, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Toal against the cage but Toal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toal throws a fast counter high kick but Happy manages to duck under it in time.
Toal connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
Toal takes a swing at Happy's ribcage but misses.
Toal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Toal shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Toal misses the target.
Happy tries to counter with a takedown but Toal is quick to defend against it.
Happy lands with a kick to the temple. Toal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Toal looks to score with a jab to the body but Happy is just out of range.
Toal throws a leg kick but Happy moved away.
Happy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toal sprawls well. Toal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Toal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Happy with a body shot.
Happy swings for the body but Toal moves out of range.
Toal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Happy is fending him off so far but Toal persists. Nope, Happy circles away and we're back to standing.
Toal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Happy misses the jab.#TD#
Happy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toal's guard.
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!
Happy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Happy trying to control but Toal is working from the bottom.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Happy lands a couple of elbows.
Happy is working Toal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Happy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toal is trying to control the position but Happy postures up.
Happy advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Happy is looking for a kimura but Toal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Happy to get the leverage.
Happy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Toal defending well though.
Happy trying to control from Toal's half guard. Toal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toal is trying to control the position but Happy postures up.
Happy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Happy throws an elbow that misses. Toal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Happy's guard. Nice move by Toal!#REVB#
Toal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Happy has his foot on Toal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toal works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Happy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Happy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toal defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anti Happy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Toal shoots in and bounces Happy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Happy is looking for a triangle but Toal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Happy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Happy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Happy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toal defends it easily.#T1#
Toal trying to control but Happy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Happy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Happy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toal is aware though and is defending well.
Toal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toal trying to control but Happy is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Toal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Happy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Happy 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Happy is looking for a triangle here but Toal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Happy tries to improve position but can't.
Toal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Happy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Happy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toal pulls his head out easily.
Happy missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Happy trying to hold on to Toal's head to control him but Toal postures up.
Toal prevents Happy from improving his position.#SUB#
Happy looking for submissions off his back.
Toal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Happy shoots in and drives through. Toal sprawls well.
No luck for Happy with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Happy is fending him off so far but Toal persists. Nope, Happy circles away and we're back to standing.
Keir Toal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Happy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toal misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Toal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Happy is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Happy wants to take a breather but Toal is having none of it.
Anti Happy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anti Happy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Toal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Happy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Happy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Happy is working hard here to advance position.
Toal staying calm.
Happy is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy struggling a bit here.
Toal has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Happy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Happy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toal working Happy over with strikes here.
Toal trying to control but Happy is having none of it.
Happy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toal landing strikes, looking to finish!
Toal looking to control but Happy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Toal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Happy regains half guard.
Toal is trying to control the action in half guard but Happy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Toal there.
Toal is just content to waste time from the top position. Happy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Happy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Happy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Happy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Happy looking for a sweep but Toal has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Toal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Happy looks a forlorn figure.
Keir Toal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Happy is trying to escape the mount.
Toal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Toal prevents Happy from getting the reversal.
Happy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anti Happy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Happy wants to control but Toal is having none of it.
Toal controlling the position easily from mount.
Toal lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toal with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keir Toal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Happy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keir Toal!
After winning the bout, Keir Toal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 6: Catawanee v Nice
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
De La Ghetto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ball is trying to defend but De La Ghetto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De La Ghetto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De La Ghetto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De La Ghetto blocks the strikes from Ball.
Ball throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De La Ghetto winds up and cracks Ball with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ball wants to control but De La Ghetto is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De La Ghetto seems to be working for a kimura but Ball defends the submission attempt.
De La Ghetto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Ball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De La Ghetto wants to free his trapped foot but Ball is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ball trying to control here.
Ball wants to improve his position but De La Ghetto is controlling well.
De La Ghetto wants to free his trapped foot but Ball is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De La Ghetto wants to take a breather but Ball is having none of it. #SUB2#
De La Ghetto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ball tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De La Ghetto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael De La Ghetto!
A very excited looking Raphael De La Ghetto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
DJ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DJ there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Licht lands.
Licht throws a hook to the side of DJ's head but DJ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Licht connects with a jab.
A lazy body kick from DJ
and Licht counters with a straight right hand.
Licht is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from DJ misses the target.
Licht blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Licht on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Licht shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DJ throws a combination that misses
and DJ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Licht lands a jab to the nose.
Licht has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nord Licht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DJ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DJ! But no joy.
DJ takes a swing at Licht's ribcage but misses.
DJ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licht throws out the jab.
A combination from DJ does no damage.
DJ walks into a straight right hand from Licht.#T1#
Licht lands a nice shot to the body.
Licht scores with a crisp jab that stopped DJ in his tracks.
DJ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#DJ is rocked!
DJ bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Licht comes at him with an uppercut from hell! DJ falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! DJ was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nord Licht!
Nord Licht 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:
OFK 375 - Drozd Vs Mangold
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Happy 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.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Hug misses with a head kick.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Hug displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Hug half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hug lands with a right hand.
Happy cracks a nice hook into Hug's ribs.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hug is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Hug circles away and we're back to standing.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug lands a body shot.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
#T1#
Happy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hug thuds a left hand into Happy's body.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hug moves into the clinch.
Happy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hug just stands there and leans against the cage.
Happy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hug avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Happy blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Happy jumps guard.
Hug passes Happy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Hug trying to pass the guard but Happy defending well.
Hug controlling the action here. #T2##SUB2#
Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hug looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Happy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Happy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hug pushes past his half guard into mount!
Happy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hug content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Happy is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Happy is still trying to improve position.
Hug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Happy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Happy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hug is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug.
Happy tries to move into range but Hug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Happy shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hug tries to bum rush Happy with a series of wild strikes but Happy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abel Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug throws a front kick that sends Happy stumbling back into the cage.
Happy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Happy on the side of the head.
Happy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Happy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Happy somewhat.#T1#
Hug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
A shot to the body from Hug misses #TD2#
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hug won't be happy with that.
Happy wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Hug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Happy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hug regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Happy with a nice head shot there.
Happy trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Happy's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Happy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hug defends well.
Happy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hug controls the pace.#SUB2#
Happy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hug has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happy is looking to improve his position.
Hug performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hug perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hug continues to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Happy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hug avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hug is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More hug and hope from Hug.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Hug.
Hug connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug lands an overhand right.
Hug staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Hug dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Happy tries to clinch but Hug moves out of range.
Hug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hug, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hug scores with a spinning back kick!
Hug fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hug lands a really nice looking cross but Happy seems unphased.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Hug comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hug throws a head kick that Happy semi-blocks.
Hug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Happys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Hug.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Happy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hug circles away.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hug.#CL#
Happy gets tackled into the cage by Hug. Hug maintains the clinch.
Hug taking a breather.
Happy jumps guard but Hug stands there with Happy around his waist. Happy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hug cracks Happy with a nice body shot.
Hug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hug just leaning against Happy, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Hug.
Hug is working Happy over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hug. #T2#
Hug slows down the pace here.
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hug is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy is trying to pull guard but Hug turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Happy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hug walks away with a smile on his face. Happy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hug with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Hug gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hug presses Happy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hug works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hug lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hug tries to work over Happy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hug lands a body punch.
Hug pushes Happy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel Hug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Happy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hug is defending well.
Hug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hug.
Hug stalling the fight.
Hug scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hug working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hug is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Happy has Hug pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hug manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Happy is trying to pull guard but Hug has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hug.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Hug lands with a short shot to the head.
Hug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Happy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug lands a body shot.
A short right from Hug on the inside.
Hug is leaning against Happy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hug.
Hug lands a right hand.
Hug digs a right hand into Happy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Happy's gas tank.
Hug lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Happy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hug walks away with a smile on his face. Happy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hug wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Happy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hug has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug! |
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Event:
UCF 2: Clark v Skwat
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chilling swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Chilling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ball to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Chilling working for submissions but it's allowed Ball to get to half guard.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Chilling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chilling!
Chilling wants to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Chilling is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Chilling tries to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Chilling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chilling is controlling Ball's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ball prevents Chilling from improving his position.
Ball is keen to just control but Chilling is a slippery customer.
Chilling manages to get to full guard.
Ball wants to control from the top but Chilling keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chilling controlling Ball's posture.
Ball must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chilling looking for subs off his back but Ball has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Chilling actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Chilling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ball's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ball's back!
Ball wants to escape the position.
Ball trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Chilling.#SUB#
Ball showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ball is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chilling off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Chilling looking for the choke but no joy.
Chilling trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Chilling working for a choke but Ball is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bing Chilling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chilling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chilling checks a low kick from Ball.
Ball closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chilling counters with a left and a right that stings Ball. #CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Chilling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Ball successfully pulls guard.
Chilling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ball is trying to keep Chilling in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ball is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chilling wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball is trying to control the position but Chilling postures up.
Chilling looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bing Chilling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Chilling with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Chilling tries to sprawl but Ball drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Ball stalling away here and it's allowed Chilling to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Chilling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ball gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chilling can't keep his opponent in guard - Ball advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Chilling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ball pulls his head out easily.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chilling keeps working. #T3#
Ball looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chilling trying to control here.
#SUB#
Chilling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ball pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chilling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chilling keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chilling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ball is fighting to break Chilling's control of his arms but Chilling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Ball stands and steps away. Chilling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball tries to clinch but Chilling is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirsnick Khari Ball 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ball wants to clinch up but Chilling keeps it at a distance.
Ball tries to clinch but Chilling is having none of it.
Chilling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ball.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Chilling moves out of range easily.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chilling lands a body shot.
Ball throws a head kick but Chilling moves out of range.
Chilling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball misses with a low kick.
Chilling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Ball fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chilling to the ground. Ball is now in Chilling's guard.
Ball throws a big right hand that misses.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Chilling wants to sweep here but Ball controlling him for the moment.
Ball trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chilling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Chilling's legs - danger averted.
Chilling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilling swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ball has gone for a leg lock! Chilling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ball's guard.#REVR#
Chilling looking to pass the guard.
Chilling preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chilling drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ball looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ball looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ball! #REVB##T3#
Ball trying to control the action but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Ball advances to full mount.
Chilling is trying desperately to improve position.#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.#SU2#
Ball is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Chilling swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.#TD2#
Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chilling on his heels. He'll look to pass Chilling's guard now, I'm sure.
Ball wanted to stand there but Chilling had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirsnick Khari Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirsnick Khari Ball! |
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Event:
DMMA 287 Kuomanen vs Khan
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
DJ digs a good hook to Conway's body.
Conway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway throws out a powerful jab.
Conway connects with a crisp jab.
Conway misses with a straight right.
DJ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conway circles away quickly and effectively.
DJ looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DJ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conway swings widly with a right hand
and DJ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DJ misses with the combination.
Conway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DJ misses with a right hand
letting Conway counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
DJ blocks a jab.#T1#
DJ throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conway misses with a hook
and DJ finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
DJ throws an off balance right hand
and Conway counters with a straight right hand.
DJ lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Conway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DJ.
DJ swings widly with a right hand
and Conway counters with a crisp right that sends DJ to the canvas! Conway follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Conway!
An out of breath Jake Conway 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:
OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Happy.
Jaroslav wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jaroslav trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Happy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Happy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Happy working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Happy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaroslav, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Happy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaroslav has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Happy but great work by Jaroslav.
Happy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaroslav wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Happy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Jaroslav is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Happy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Happy gets back to half guard.
Happy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Jaroslav gets to his feet - Happy follows without any prompting. #T2#
Jaroslav looks for the body kick but Happy saw that one coming.
Jaroslav throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jaroslav misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Happy moved out of range.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Jaroslav tries to sprawl but Happy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Happy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Happy seems to be working for a kimura but Jaroslav defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Happy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Happy is trying to work for a kimura but Jaroslav is defending well.
Jaroslav won't allow Happy to pass to mount. #T3#
Jaroslav looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Jaroslav is defending against the submission attempts here by Happy.
Happy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Happy prevents Jaroslav from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Happy is working for a kimura but Jaroslav is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaroslav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Happy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy throwing shots but Jaroslav is blocking nicely.
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaroslav's head.
Jaroslav tries to kick Happy off but Happy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Happy is trying to work for a kimura but Jaroslav is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaroslav is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Happy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Happy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaroslav throws the kick towards the body but Happy avoids it.#TD2#
Jaroslav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaroslav uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jaroslav throws a body punch but Happy moves out of range.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaroslav is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Jaroslav circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaroslav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Happy in his tracks.
A head kick from Jaroslav lands but Happy takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaroslav pinned against the cage. Jaroslav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jaroslav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Jaroslav misses.
Happy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaroslav's waist but Jaroslav gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Happy off to one side.
Felix Jaroslav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.#T1#
Jaroslav looks for the body kick but Happy saw that one coming. #TD2#
Happy shoots in and gets a takedown into Jaroslav's guard.
Happy tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaroslav is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym.
Happy passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Happy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jaroslav is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaroslav is trying to stand up here but Happy is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Happy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaroslav is just riding it out for now. Happy eventually gives up the hold.
Happy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Happy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anti Happy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaroslav is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Happy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaroslav wants to stand back up but Happy manages to pass into side control.
#T3#
Happy wants to control but Jaroslav is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Happy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Happy wants to control but Jaroslav is keeping him busy.
Happy is working Jaroslav over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jaroslav is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Happy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Happy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaroslav has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Happy but great work by Jaroslav.#T4#
Jaroslav trying to control the action but Happy is working from the bottom. #SU#
Jaroslav decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaroslav defends well and Happy ends up having to push Jaroslav into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Happy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Happy. Those never looked like landing.
Jaroslav throws a lazy right hand but Happy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Happy with that takedown attempt.
Jaroslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Happy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaroslav tries a head kick but it misses.
Happy avoids the head kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws an overhand right that lands on Happy's shoulder, as Happy tries to avoid the shot.
Jaroslav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Happy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaroslav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Happy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaroslav napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Happy is trying to get an arm triangle but Jaroslav is defending well.
Jaroslav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Happy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaroslav, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Jaroslav dodges the ground and pound from Happy.
Happy cracks Jaroslav with a big elbow.
Jaroslav is looking to get back to his feet here but Happy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jaroslav's back.#SUB2#
Happy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaroslav has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jaroslav is trying to get back to his feet but Happy has full control of the position and if anything, Jaroslav has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB2#
Happy looking to break Jaroslav's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jaroslav remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Happy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jaroslav staying busy and making it hard for Happy to control. #SUB2#
Jaroslav defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Happy's arms.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Happy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Happy landing with strikes.
Well, with Happy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jaroslav is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
Happy is looking for the choke from the back position but Jaroslav is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Jaroslav showing good submission defense here.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaroslav covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Happy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jaroslav hold on?
Jaroslav trying to get back to his feet but Happy is in full control for now.
Happy lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Jaroslav fending off the submission attempt from Happy.
Happy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
Jaroslav is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Happy scores with punches from the back.
Jaroslav trying to get back to his feet but Happy is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Happy looking to break Jaroslav's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jaroslav remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Happy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Happy looking to break Jaroslav's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jaroslav remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Happy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy wants to control but Jaroslav is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Happy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Happy 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Happy!
Anti Happy 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:
Nfld xmas special
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
DJ lands a left and a right that send McPherson crashing to the mat, dazed. DJ thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Turd McPherson has been cut.
DJ misses with a few strikes there.
DJ 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.
DJ connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt McPherson covering up! DJ comes in with a big uppercut and McPherson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deontay DJ!
Deontay DJ 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:
OFK 362 -Drop - Vs Ocasio
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Finch throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Happy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Happy slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch cracks Happy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Happy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Happy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Happy throws a front kick aimed at Finch's knee but Finch avoids it well.
Happy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Happy misses.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Happy. That did some damage!
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch misses with a hook. Happy ducked under it nicely.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Happy.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Finch throws a leg kick but Happy checks it.
Happy checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Happy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Happy moved out of range.
Happy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Happy walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Happy slips the punch.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Happy doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage. #T3#
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Finch.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Happy's ribs.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Happy with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy moves out of range of the strikes.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Happy slips a jab from Finch.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Happy moves out of range easily.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch cracks Happy with an open hand slap.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Happy throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Happy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finch is just riding it out for now. Happy eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Finch throws a hook but Happy avoids it easily.
Finch stuns Happy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Happy's defenses.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Happy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Happy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy blocks a jab.
Happy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.#TD2#
Finch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Happy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Happy wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Happy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Happy wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Happy throws a big elbow that misses.
Finch wants to stand and escape but Happy is having none of it. #ES#
Finch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Happy dives in and grabs Finch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finch pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.#T2#
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Happy circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch looks to land a combination but Happy avoids it well.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Happy.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Happy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Happy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch misses the jab.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch stuffs the takedown.#T3#
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Happy doesn't seem phased though.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Happy defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Happy staying out of range there.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Finch. Happy shrugs it off though.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Happy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Happy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Happy doesn't seem phased though.
Happy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Finch.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Happy just manages to avoid it.
Happy staying out of range there.
Finch punishes Happy's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Happy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Happy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Happy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Happy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Happy blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy slips under a jab.
Happy with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Happy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch lands the left hand.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Happy.
Finch misses the jab.
Happy slips a jab from Finch.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Happy on the side of the head.
Finch digs a good body shot into Happy's ribs.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Happy takes one on the button.
Finch leaves Happy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Happy backs up against the cage.
Happy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a combination. Happy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Happy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Happy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch thumps Happy with a low kick.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Happy.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Happy.
Finch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Happy has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##ES#
Finch sneaks out the side door and pushes Happy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Happy feints and as Finch raises his hands in defense, Happy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Happy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Finch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Happy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Happy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Happy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finch passes into side control.
Finch working away.
Finch gets to mount! Happy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Happy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU#
Finch stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Finch.
Happy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch is looking to slow Happy down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Happy.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Happy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A victorious Atticus Finch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 357 - Garrincha Vs Wulf
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Toal.
Toal thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Toal moves into the clinch.
Toal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Happy backwards. #TD#
Happy jumps guard and drags Toal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Happy looking for a guillotine here but Toal defends easily.
#SUB#
Toal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Happy has an active guard here but Toal has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy wants to improve his position but Toal is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Toal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1##SUB#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Happy tries to roll over but Toal keeps him under control.
Toal thows a huge punch but Happy dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Toal seems content to control.
Happy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toal lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toal wants to control from the top but Happy keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy has momentary wrist control but Toal slips an elbow through the middle.
Happy keeping moving, preventing Toal from controlling successfully.
Toal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Happy is looking for a triangle but Toal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Happy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Toal has picked Happy up and slammed him! Happy can't keep hold of the triangle and Toal manages to pass to side control!
Happy is looking to regain half guard here but Toal keeps moving and retains side control.
Happy taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Happy trying his best to control but Toal has mounted him.
Toal wants to control the pace but Happy is squirming around nicely.
Happy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toal controlling his opponent.
Toal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Happy is looking to escape.
Happy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Happy wants to hold on but Toal pushes him away.#T4#
Happy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Toal is keen to just control but Happy is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Happy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toal pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Happy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toal pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Happy looking for submissions off his back.
Happy moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Toal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Happy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toal has managed to get both his arms back between Happy's legs - danger averted.
Toal trying to control the position from guard on top but Happy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keir Toal dominated that round.
That's time! Happy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Toal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toal! But no joy.
Happy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toal leaves Happy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Happy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal misses with a hook.
Happy tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Happy. Beautiful body shot.
Happy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toal looks to score with a jab to the body but Happy is just out of range.#T1#
Toal throws a hook but Happy blocks it.
Happy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toal tries to avoid it but Happy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toal to the ground. Toal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal throws a body punch but Happy moves out of range.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toal defends well and Happy ends up having to push Toal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Toal.
Toal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Toal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toal throws a punch but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy fails to pull guard.
Toal stops a takedown attempt from Happy.
Toal scores with a shot to the side of Happy's head. #TD#
Happy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Toal can't fight it off and eventually Happy manages to take the fight to the floor. Toal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Happy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Happy has Toal in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Toal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Happy trying to control the position.
Toal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Happy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB#
Happy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toal wants to control from the top but Happy keeps moving.
Toal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Happy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Happy working for submissions but it's allowed Toal to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Happy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toal prevents Happy from improving his position.
Toal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Toal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Happy tries to get to full guard but Toal has control of the leg. #SUB#
Happy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toal pulls his head out easily.
Toal not doing much here.
Happy wants to improve his position but Toal is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Happy keeps working.
Toal working Happy over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keir Toal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Happy throws a big shot that misses.
Toal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Happy counters with a takedown into side control.
Toal sneaks out the side door and pushes Happy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toal avoids it really well and circles away.
Toal lands a slapping body shot.
Happy blocks a leg kick.
Toal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Happy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toal leaves Happy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Happy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toal shoots in but no luck this time.
Toal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Happy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toal misses with a body shot.
Toal lands with a slapping head kick.
Happy fails with the takedown.
Happy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Happy somewhat.
Toal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Happy with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Toal. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Happy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toal as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
Happy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Toal to counter with a crisp jab.
Keir Toal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Toal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Happy's head backwards.
Keir Toal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toal swings for the body but Happy moves out of range.
Toal throws a body punch but Happy moves out of range.
Toal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Happy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toal is fending him off so far but Happy persists. Nope, Toal circles away and we're back to standing.
Happy takes a swing at Toal's ribcage but misses.
Toal avoids the head kick by Happy.
Toal looks to land a left hand but Happy moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Toal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happy tries to counter with a takedown but Toal is quick to defend against it.
Toal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toal misses with a body shot.
Happy walks into a straight right hand from Toal.
Happy staying out of range there.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Happy.
Toal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Happy was well out of range. Poor timing from Toal.
Happy throws a series of strikes that have Toal backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Happy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Happy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keir Toal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keir Toal!
Keir Toal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
DJ lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DJ misses with a series of wild punches.
DJ lands a slapping body shot.
Zurauskas jabs DJ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zurauskas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DJ.
DJ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from DJ is predictable there
letting Zurauskas counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
Zurauskas connects with a right hand. DJ shakes it off.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses.
And Zurauskas tries to counter it with a takedown but DJ pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zurauskas 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.
DJ punishes Zurauskas's body with a nice straight punch.
DJ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DJ shoots for a takedown but Zurauskas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zurauskas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DJ on the side of the head.
Zurauskas throws a series of punches but DJ avoids them all with ease.
Zurauskas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops DJ! Zurauskas dives in looking to finish! DJ is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulius Zurauskas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bleak checks a leg kick.
DJ tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bleak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DJ thinking.
Bleak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DJ throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DJ misses with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DJ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.#CL#
Bleak has closed the distance and engaged DJ in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bleak. #T1#
Nice body punch from Bleak.
DJ trying to stall but Bleak improves his position.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but DJ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DJ taking a breather.
Bleak tries to score a body lock takedown but DJ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DJ stalling the fight.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Bleak is controlling him.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Bleak blocking some punches.
DJ gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bleak.
A frustrated look appears on DJ's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
DJ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bleak avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
DJ throws a right hand that Bleak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bleak also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from DJ #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DJ is looking to escape.
Bleak not doing much here.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but DJ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but DJ is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage. #SUB2#
DJ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DJ scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bleak manages to mount him!
#T3#
Bleak prevents DJ from getting the reversal.
DJ is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
DJ tries to improve his position but Bleak has taken his back! Bleak has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will DJ tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bleak pushes DJ away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Bleak!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Bleak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 347 - Boles Vs Jaroslav
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
McBobbie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Happy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Happy takes one to the side of the head.
McBobbie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
McBobbie throws a shot from downtown. Happy moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Happy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McBobbie sprawls well initially but Happy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McBobbie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McBobbie being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Happy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Happy with a nice head shot there.
Happy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy is looking to work some ground and pound but McBobbie has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Happy is fighting to break McBobbie's control of his arms but McBobbie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Happy wants to control from the top but McBobbie keeps moving.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Happy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Happy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Happy won't allow McBobbie to sweep him here.
McBobbie seems keen to control Happy's posture.
Happy throwing strikes from guard but McBobbie blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McBobbie is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Happy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McBobbie escapes and throws Happy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McBobbie is looking to take a break and control but Happy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBobbie tries to advance to mount but Happy denies him. #T2#
Happy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McBobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
McBobbie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy throwing shots but McBobbie is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McBobbie is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McBobbie sees it coming and defends easily.
McBobbie desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Happy wants to work for an arm triangle but McBobbie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McBobbie wants to get back to full guard.
McBobbie controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB2#
Happy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Happy is working for a submission of some sort.
McBobbie is concentrating on defense, preventing Happy from advancing position.
Happy is looking to advance position but McBobbie won't allow it.
McBobbie wants to control but Happy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Happy prevents McBobbie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Happy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McBobbie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
McBobbie is defending against the submission attempts here by Happy.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBobbie tries to roll over but Happy keeps him under control.
McBobbie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Happy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Happy's back!
Happy tries to roll but McBobbie sticks to his back.
Can Happy hold on?! McBobbie is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Happy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Happy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McBobbie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McBobbie working Happy over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anti Happy will probably get the nod.
That's time! McBobbie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McBobbie throws a shot from downtown. Happy moves away and avoids it.#CL#
McBobbie rushes Happy and presses him up against the cage.
McBobbie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from McBobbie.
McBobbie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Happy.
McBobbie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Happy jumps guard but McBobbie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Happy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McBobbie uses from the top position.
We've been hearing that McBobbie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McBobbie scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Happy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBobbie defends it easily.
McBobbie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McBobbie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McBobbie working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Happy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McBobbie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McBobbie wants to control from the top but Happy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Happy has his foot on McBobbie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McBobbie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Happy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McBobbie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Happy looking for a guillotine here but McBobbie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Happy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McBobbie stacks Happy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McBobbie!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Happy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McBobbie trying to control the position but Happy is working away.
Happy is trying to control McBobbie's posture but McBobbie avoids it.
Happy is trying to get back to half guard.
Happy struggling a bit here.
Happy taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
McBobbie slows the pace down.
McBobbie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Happy to see if he's OK.
Happy is trying to get back to half guard.
McBobbie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
McBobbie grinds an elbow into Happy's temple.
McBobbie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McBobbie trying to control the action but Happy is working from the bottom.
McBobbie grinds an elbow into Happy's temple.
Happy struggling a bit here.
Happy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T4#
McBobbie grinds an elbow into Happy's temple.
Happy wants to control but McBobbie postures up.
Robbie McBobbie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBobbie scoring with punches from side control.
Happy gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Happy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Happy trying to control but McBobbie postures up.
Happy wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McBobbie scores with a couple of nice shots.
McBobbie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McBobbie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
McBobbie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McBobbie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Happy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Happy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBobbie pulls his head out easily.
McBobbie drops an elbow to the side of Happy's head.
Happy has hold of McBobbie's hands but McBobbie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Happy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McBobbie pushes past his half guard into mount!
McBobbie raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McBobbie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#Happy is rocked!
McBobbie postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Happy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for McBobbie and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie McBobbie!
After winning the bout, Robbie McBobbie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 49
Date: Oct 26, 2023 |
#R1#
DJ scores with a punch to the head.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Zurauskas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ misses with a wild combination.
Zurauskas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zurauskas! But no joy.
Zurauskas 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.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ throws an off balance right hand
and Zurauskas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zurauskas thuds a left hand into DJ's body.
Zurauskas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DJ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for DJ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
DJ lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zurauskas will feel that in the morning.
DJ misses the shot to the body.
DJ slips under a jab.
DJ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ throws a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it.
Zurauskas checks a low kick from DJ.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zurauskas does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from DJ. Zurauskas does a little dance to reset his feet.
DJ takes a swing at Zurauskas's ribcage but misses.
DJ tries to land a front kick but Zurauskas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
DJ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DJ duly obliges.
DJ throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Zurauskas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
DJ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zurauskas pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Zurauskas is trying to work for a kimura but DJ is defending well.
#SUB2#
Zurauskas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DJ sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
DJ kicks Zurauskas off and gets back to his feet.
DJ swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DJ doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
DJ throws a big shot that misses.
Zurauskas lands a front kick.
Zurauskas blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Zurauskas.
DJ is breathing heavily.
Zurauskas takes a swing at DJ's ribcage but misses.
Zurauskas jabs at DJ's body.#KD2#
Zurauskas cracks DJ with a big right hand and DJ goes down!#CUT2#It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
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!
Zurauskas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zurauskas passes DJ's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
DJ is not content to let Zurauskas control the position.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DJ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zurauskas.
DJ is not content to let Zurauskas control the position.#SUB#
DJ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zurauskas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DJ has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deontay DJ's cut.
That's time! DJ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zurauskas throws a jab but it's blocked by DJ.
DJ throws a counter high kick but Zurauskas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zurauskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on DJ's shoulder, as DJ tries to avoid the shot.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zurauskas looks to score with a jab to the body but DJ is just out of range.
DJ loads up on a big right hand but Zurauskas slips the punch.
DJ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but DJ moves out of range.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Zurauskas moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zurauskas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DJ.
DJ throws a body kick that misses.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ dives in for a single leg takedown but Zurauskas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Zurauskas is controlling him.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas lands a nice uppercut.
DJ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zurauskas throws a punch but it's blocked by DJ.
DJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Zurauskas tries a body shot but DJ blocks it.
Zurauskas misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
DJ manages to break the clinch.
DJ swings widly with a right hand
and Zurauskas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ throws a nice looking combination but Zurauskas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zurauskas drops DJ with a huge uppercut! DJ drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Zurauskas is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas 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:
OFK 341 - Escalante Vs Bizih
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jaroslav lands with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaroslav, which made it look bad.
Happy backing away here, and Jaroslav unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jaroslav throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Happy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaroslav's guard.
Jaroslav keeping full guard, as Happy tries to pass. #ES2#
Jaroslav pushes Happy off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Happy.
Happy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Happy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jaroslav sneaks out the side door and pushes Happy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaroslav. #T1#
Jaroslav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jaroslav sprawls and moves away.
Jaroslav throws a big shot that misses.
Jaroslav works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Jaroslav tenderised Happy's leg. Happy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Happy blocks the leg kick.
Happy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav thows a leg kick but Happy checks it #TD#
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up but Happy is controlling him
Happy stalling away here and it's allowed Jaroslav to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaroslav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Happy wants to control from the top but Jaroslav keeps moving.
Happy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Happy scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Jaroslav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Happy is controlling him.
Happy throwing strikes but missing.
Happy 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.
Jaroslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Happy connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaroslav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy trying to control but Jaroslav is working from the bottom.
Happy throws a strike but Jaroslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaroslav is pushing down on Happy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Happy is fighting to maintain full guard but Jaroslav has managed to sneak the leg through.
Happy trying to control but Jaroslav postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Jaroslav stands up from half guard.
Nice uppercut there from Jaroslav.#TD#
Happy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jaroslav sprawls well initially but Happy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaroslav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy is pressing down on Jaroslav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaroslav is holding on for now.
Jaroslav is looking to escape.#T4##SUB#
Happy seems to be working for a kimura but Jaroslav defends the submission attempt.
Happy drops an elbow to the side of Jaroslav's head.
Happy slips a nice elbow through Jaroslav's hands, connecting with Jaroslav's forehead.
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up but Happy is controlling him
#SUB#
Happy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaroslav defends it well. #SUB#
Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
Happy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaroslav as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Jaroslav.
A bone on bone clash there as Happy blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
Happy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaroslav is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaroslav keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Happy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anti Happy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Happy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Happy prevents Jaroslav from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Happy connects with a nice short shot to Jaroslav's temple.
Jaroslav pushes Happy off looking to stand but Happy dives back in and keeps control.
Jaroslav scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Happy manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Happy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jaroslav is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jaroslav and Happy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Happy tries for a kimura but Jaroslav is defending well.
Happy cracks Jaroslav with a big elbow. #T2#
Jaroslav wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Happy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Happy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Happy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Happy controls the position.
Happy is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Happy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jaroslav's legs.
Happy throws an elbow but Jaroslav slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jaroslav tries to escape but Happy is in control.
Happy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Happy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaroslav has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet but Happy drags him back down.
Jaroslav prevents Happy from improving position.
Jaroslav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Happy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaroslav has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Happy but great work by Jaroslav.#T4##SUB2#
Jaroslav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Happy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jaroslav throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Happy tries to improve position but can't.
Happy gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Happy looking for submissions off his back.
Happy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Happy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jaroslav throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaroslav won't be happy with that.
Jaroslav is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Happy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Happy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jaroslav down.
Happy taking a break here but Jaroslav is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Happy is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Jaroslav makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Happy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaroslav throws a hook but Happy blocks it.
Happy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaroslav throws a push kick but Happy slaps the foot to one side.
Jaroslav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Happy at a distance.
Jaroslav moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Jaroslav gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage.
Happy tries to pull guard but Jaroslav forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav slows down the pace here.
Happy jumps guard but Jaroslav stands there with Happy around his waist. Happy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaroslav is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Happy tries to pull guard but Jaroslav won't allow it.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
Happy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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!
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Happy controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Happy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaroslav prevents it.
Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaroslav smiles and moves away.
Jaroslav goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaroslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Happy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaroslav 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 Happy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Happy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Jaroslav throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Happy attempts a counter takedown but Jaroslav avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Jaroslav gets caught napping as Happy dives in and scores a takedown. Jaroslav manages to retain guard.
Jaroslav is looking to stand back up but Happy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jaroslav. #REVB#
Jaroslav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Happy.
Happy is pressing down on Jaroslav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaroslav is holding on for now.
Jaroslav tries to kick Happy off but Happy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Happy wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaroslav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Happy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Happy looks to land a strike but Jaroslav avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Happy prevents Jaroslav from getting back to his feet.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaroslav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Happy won't allow Jaroslav to get back to his feet.
Jaroslav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jaroslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Happy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jaroslav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaroslav 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
An out of breath and clearly excited Felix Jaroslav thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Cannabino pushes Chai away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cannabino - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai gets through Cannabino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Cannabino pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai lands a body shot.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Cannabino tries to tie him up.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai and Cannabino are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Chai throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Cannabino into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Chai knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai 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:
OFK 336 -
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Happy misses with a double jab
and Probert counters with an inside leg kick.
Probert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Probert misses with a body shot.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Probert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Probert throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Happy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Probert's guard.
Probert is controlling Happy's posture.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Probert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Probert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Happy is controlling him.
Probert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert controlling Happy's posture.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Probert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Happy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
Probert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Probert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Happy, up you get!
Probert connects with a body shot that sends Happy's belly button to the back.
Happy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Probert throws a shot from downtown. Happy moves away and avoids it.
Probert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Probert duly obliges.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Happy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Happy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Probert.
Nice body punch from Probert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy misses with a wild combination.
Happy cracks Probert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Probert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Probert throws a leg kick which misses Happy's front leg but catches the back leg as Happy tries to avoid it.
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Happy's shoulder, as Happy tries to avoid the shot.
Happy misses with a double jab
and Probert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Probert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.#T3##TD2#
Happy shoots in and bounces Probert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Happy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Probert is keeping the position for now.
Probert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Probert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Happy is proving hard to escape from.
Probert controlling from the top position.
Probert wanted to stand there but Happy had control of the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Happy has his foot on Probert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Probert works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Probert is looking to stand up but Happy won't let him.
Probert passes into half guard. #SU#
Probert stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Happy to get to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Probert.
Happy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probert.
Happy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probert.#TD2#
Happy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Probert did well to prevent Happy getting side control.
Probert manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Probert.
Probert takes a swing at Happy's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Probert misses.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Probert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probert connects with a right hand. Happy shakes it off.
Probert lands with an overhand left.
Probert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Probert throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Happy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probert struggles to land a body shot inside as Happy controls his hands.
Probert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Happys head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probert.
Probert tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Probert. #T1#
Probert cracks Happy with a nice body shot.
Probert lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Happy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Probert tries to free his leg and advance position but Happy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Probert stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Probert lands a nice shot that snaps Happy's head back.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Probert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Probert tries to clinch but Happy moves out of range.
Probert throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Happy avoids the body shot from Probert.
Bob Probert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probert connects with a solid leg kick.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Probert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Probert.
Probert cracks Happy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy goes for a double leg but Probert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Probert continues to drive forward.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Happy walks into a left hand.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy shoots in and drives through. Probert sprawls well.
Happy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happy defending well as Probert loads up on a big left hand.
Happy tries for a takedown but Probert circles away easily
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Happy is breathing heavily.
Probert looks to land a left hand but Happy moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Probert jabs at Happy's body.
Happy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Probert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Happy's head.
Probert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probert swings for the body but Happy moves out of range.
Probert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Happy ducks down to avoid it.
Probert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Happy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bob Probert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Probert has his feet on Happy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Probert clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Probert gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Probert prevents the takedown attempt.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Probert scores with a shot to the side of Happy's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Probert.
Probert misses with a punch to the body.
Probert tries to work over Happy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Probert lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Probert.
Happy fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probert. #TD2#
Happy pulls Probert into guard.
#SU#
Probert gets to his feet. Happy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Probert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Happy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Probert.
Happy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probert.
Probert lands a really nice looking cross but Happy seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Probert with a nice calf kick.
Probert sizes up Happy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Probert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Happy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probert but Probert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Probert lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Probert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Happy shoots and misses #CL#
and Probert counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Probert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Happy wants to take the fight to the mat but Probert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Probert lands a left hand.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Probert lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert presses Happy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Probert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Probert lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Probert.
#T1#
Probert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probert.
A nice right hand lands inside from Probert.
Probert works on Happy's body with a couple of short punches.
Happy takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Happy is rocked!
Happy tries to pull guard but Probert won't allow it.
Happy is still on wobbly legs! Can Probert finish him?
Probert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Probert is leaning against Happy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Happy seems to have recovered his senses.
Probert is working Happy over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Probert.
Probert works on Happy's body with a couple of short punches.
Probert pushes Happy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Probert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Happy takes a shot to the head.
Happy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Probert pushes Happy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Probert throws a big uppercut that drops Happy! More strikes from Probert and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Happy lies dazed against the cage as Probert celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bob Probert thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ball tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Ball forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Ball throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson throws Ball to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball fails to land the takedown.
Charles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.#T1##CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ball pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson stays in close to Ball's body and controls the position. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet - Ball follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ball has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is pushing Ball up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Ball blocks a body shot from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ball fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ball duly obliges. #CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ball blocks the elbow strike.
Ball has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Ball is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ball has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirsnick Khari Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ball shoots in.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ball swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ball.
Ball darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Ball into the cage. #T4##CL2#
Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Ball blocks with his arms.
Ball leaning against his opponent.
Ball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Jackson 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#
Ball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Ball and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Ball forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ball has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ball is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #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.
Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Ball, not yet.
Ball not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Jackson stands up and waves to Ball to follow him. #CL2#
Ball clinches with his opponent.
Ball jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ball around his waist. Ball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ball is defending well.#T3#
Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Ball works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Jackson has been cut.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ball's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Ball tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Ball manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Ball fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
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!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ball's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirsnick Khari Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ball closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Ball getting side control.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ball is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ball prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
Jackson wants 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.#CL#
Jackson forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##SU2#
Ball gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ball pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ball moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ball drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Ball working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ball seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Ball is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Jackson trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ball looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirsnick Khari Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirsnick Khari Ball! |
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