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Event:
CCR 85
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Odenson ducks down to avoid it.
Odenson throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Odenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Odenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Odenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odenson is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Odenson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Odenson misses with a looping right.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Odenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Odenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Odenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Odenson!
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!
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Odenson's shoulder, as Odenson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Odenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Odenson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odenson.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Williams misses.
Odenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Odenson staying out of range there.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Odenson looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odenson.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odenson throws out the jab.
Odenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Odenson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Odenson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odenson throws a hook but Williams blocks it.#T2#
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Odenson.
A jab from Odenson misses.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odenson. #CL#
Odenson rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Odenson throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Odenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Odenson tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odenson throws a body kick that misses.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Odenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Odenson moves away from the strike by Williams.
Odenson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Odenson ducks down to avoid it.
Odenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odenson throws a head kick that misses.
Williams connects with a right hand. Odenson shakes it off.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
enabling Odenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Odenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Odenson is looking to land body kicks.
Odenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Odenson moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Odenson moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Williams misses.
Odenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Odenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Odenson thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odenson.
Williams takes a swing at Odenson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Odenson misses the target.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Odenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Odenson tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Odenson misses with an uppercut.
Odenson looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Odenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thor Odenson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Odenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Odenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Odenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odenson staying out of range there.
Odenson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Odenson swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Odenson connects with the punch.
Odenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Odenson slips the punch.
Odenson scores with a jab to the head.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Odenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odenson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Odenson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Williams misses the body punch
and Odenson counters with a straight right hand.
Odenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odenson looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Odenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Odenson is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Odenson.
Odenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Odenson.
Williams defending well as Odenson loads up on a big left hand.
Odenson misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Odenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odenson throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Odenson moves away from the strike by Williams.
Odenson cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Odenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Odenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a series of punches but Odenson avoids them all with ease.
Odenson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Odenson misses its intended target.
Odenson moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Odenson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Odenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odenson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odenson.
Odenson is looking to counter punch.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Odenson can pounce on him.
#T3#
A big left from Williams misses.
A left lands for Odenson.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Odenson counters with a straight right hand.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odenson throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams takes a swing at Odenson's ribcage but misses.
Odenson looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Odenson throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams connects with a right hand. Odenson shakes it off.
Odenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with a looping right.#T4#
Nice cross by Odenson.
Odenson misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams misses with a hook.
Odenson throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Odenson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Odenson's head.
Odenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Odenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Odenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Odenson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Odenson misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Odenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Donk. Williams catches Odenson right on the button with a cross.
Thor Odenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson throws a counter high kick but Williams was just alert enough to avoid it.
Williams catches Odenson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Odenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Odenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams moves out of range as Odenson strikes.
Odenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Odenson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range. #T1#
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Odenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Odenson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Odenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Odenson ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Odenson had a free shot at his head there.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odenson throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Odenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams with a jab.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Odenson misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Odenson's head but Odenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Odenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odenson scores with a nice head shot.
Odenson is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Odenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Odenson's head.
Odenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Odenson avoids the body shot from Williams.
Odenson throws a big shot that misses.
Odenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Williams slips under a jab from Odenson.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Odenson lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Odenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams moves out of range as Odenson throws a body kick.
D'Wayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams looks to land a combination but Odenson avoids it well.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a hook
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Odenson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Odenson.
Williams slips under a jab from Odenson.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Odenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Odenson.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Odenson's ribs.
Williams swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Thor Odenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams takes one on the button.
Odenson slips under a jab from Williams.
Odenson with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Odenson.
Well Odenson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odenson!
Thor Odenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CCR 83
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sarkisyan tries to move into range but Odenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sarkisyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Odenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan 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.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick but Odenson moves out of range easily.
Odenson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sarkisyan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab by Odenson.
Sarkisyan stalks Odenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Odenson's face. Odenson staggers backwards, shaken.
Sarkisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Odenson looks to move away, Sarkisyan throws a big counter combo but Odenson just gets out of the way.
Odenson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sarkisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Odenson misses with an uppercut. Sarkisyan saw that one coming.
Sarkisyan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Odenson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#KD#
Sarkisyan lands a big uppercut and Odenson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Odenson looks OK. Sarkisyan waves Odenson back to his feet!#ROC#
Odenson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarkisyan throws a monster overhand right that drops Odenson! Sarkisyan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aharon Sarkisyan!
Aharon Sarkisyan retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Aharon Sarkisyan 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:
CCR 81
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Odenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter moves away.
Odenson throws a push kick but Gracie Slaughter slaps the foot to one side.
Thor Odenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie Slaughter looks to score with a jab to the body but Odenson is just out of range.
Gracie Slaughter throws a jab but it's blocked by Odenson.
Odenson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie Slaughter moves away and avoids it.
Gracie Slaughter lands with a straight right. Odenson didn't see that one coming.
Gracie Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Odenson moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Odenson throws a wild body kick that Gracie Slaughter sees coming a mile off.
Odenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie Slaughter with the counter takedown but Odenson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Slaughter throws the left hand but Odenson avoids the punch easily.
Gracie Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odenson moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Odenson looks to land a left hand but Gracie Slaughter moved out of range nicely.
Odenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Odenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Gracie Slaughter slips a jab from Odenson.
Odenson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odenson.
Gracie Slaughter moves out of range of the body kick.
Odenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie Slaughter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie Slaughter shoots in but Odenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Odenson.
Thor Odenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Odenson. Those never looked like landing.
Odenson scores with a leg kick.
Odenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Odenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie Slaughter momentarily.
Gracie Slaughter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Gracie Slaughter scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odenson misses with a body shot.
Odenson motions for Gracie Slaughter to come forward. Odenson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a left hand
and Odenson counters with a right hand to the body.
Odenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie Slaughter is out of range.
Odenson fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie Slaughter in the body.
Odenson ducks under a wild hook from Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter shoots in looking for a takedown. Odenson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie Slaughter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Odenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie Slaughter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renilio Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odenson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Gracie Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odenson moves away.
Odenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie Slaughter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie Slaughter throws a lazy uppercut
letting Odenson counter with a right hand.
Gracie Slaughter moves away from the strike by Odenson.
Gracie Slaughter misses with an uppercut
and Odenson counters with a good low kick that Gracie Slaughter was not able to check.
Odenson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Odenson scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie Slaughter throws a push kick but Odenson slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie Slaughter closes the distance and clinches up with Odenson, looking for a takedown. Gracie Slaughter pushes Odenson against the cage but Odenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Odenson lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie Slaughter tries to move into range but Odenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Odenson throws a leg kick which misses Gracie Slaughter's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie Slaughter tries to avoid it.
Odenson cracks Gracie Slaughter with an open hand slap.
Odenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracie Slaughters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Odenson throws a shot to the body.
Odenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie Slaughter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Odenson throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Gracie Slaughter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Odenson's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Odenson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Odenson takes a shot to the head.
Odenson throws a head punch that misses.
Odenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odenson throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Gracie Slaughter pulls guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Gracie Slaughter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odenson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie Slaughter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odenson throws out the jab.
Odenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie Slaughter goes for a double leg but Odenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Odenson continues to drive forward.
Odenson is looking to slow Gracie Slaughter down with leg kicks.
Odenson misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Gracie Slaughter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Odenson.
Odenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie Slaughter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Odenson has time to react.
Odenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Odenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Slaughter can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson throws a lazy right hand but Gracie Slaughter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie Slaughter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odenson.
Nice defenses there by Gracie Slaughter.
Odenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Gracie Slaughter slips a straight right by Odenson.
Gracie Slaughter needs to keep his hands up - Odenson had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie Slaughter looks to score with a jab to the body but Odenson is just out of range.
Gracie Slaughter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thor Odenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Odenson throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie Slaughter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odenson scores with a nice right hand.
Odenson blocks the body kick.
Gracie Slaughter cracks a nice hook into Odenson's ribs.
Odenson loads up on a big right hand but Gracie Slaughter slips the punch.
Odenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Odenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Odenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie Slaughter staying out of range there.#T2##TD2#
Gracie Slaughter feints and as Odenson raises his hands in defense, Gracie Slaughter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odenson managing to control the position.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control from the top but Odenson keeps moving.
Odenson keeping full guard, as Gracie Slaughter tries to pass.
Gracie Slaughter is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Odenson wants to get back to his feet but Gracie Slaughter is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but Odenson is working from the bottom.
Odenson controls Gracie Slaughter momentarily but Gracie Slaughter frees himself.
Odenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Odenson misses with a straight left.
Odenson misses with a body punch
and Gracie Slaughter counters with a nice uppercut.
Odenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odenson moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie Slaughter.
Odenson throws out a leg kick but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range and Odenson only half commits.
Gracie Slaughter staying out of range there.#T4#
Odenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Odenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter moves away.
Gracie Slaughter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie Slaughter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie Slaughter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie Slaughter throws a poor cross that misses
and Odenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Odenson swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Odenson has Gracie Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odenson misses with the head strike.
Odenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie Slaughter's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odenson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Odenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter moves away.
A big left from Odenson misses.
Gracie Slaughter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Odenson.
Odenson missing with a left hand there. Gracie Slaughter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odenson wants to land a leg kick but Gracie Slaughter is out of range.
Gracie Slaughter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Odenson throws the kick towards the body but Gracie Slaughter avoids it.
Odenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odenson throws a jab when Gracie Slaughter was well out of range.
Gracie Slaughter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson looks to land a right hand but Gracie Slaughter moved out of range.
Odenson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie Slaughter moves away and avoids it.
Gracie Slaughter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Odenson defends it well.#CL#
Odenson closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Odenson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Odenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odenson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Odenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odenson tries a knee to the head but Gracie Slaughter blocks it.
Odenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odenson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie Slaughter avoids a wild elbow strike from Odenson.
Odenson misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson misses with a body punch.
Odenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Odenson misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a body shot from Odenson.
Odenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Renilio Gracie Slaughter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Odenson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odenson managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie Slaughter.
Odenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie Slaughter's face.
Odenson misses with a body punch.
Gracie Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Odenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie Slaughter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Odenson tries to work over Gracie Slaughter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odenson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Odenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie Slaughter avoids the elbow strike from Odenson, against the cage.
#T3#
Gracie Slaughter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Odenson is defending well for now.
Odenson misses with an elbow over the top.
Odenson misses with a knee to the head.
Gracie Slaughter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Odenson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Odenson manages to break the clinch.
Gracie Slaughter throws a hook but Odenson blocks it.
It looked like Odenson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter was well out of range. Poor timing from Odenson.
Odenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Odenson scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie Slaughter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odenson is fending him off so far but Gracie Slaughter persists. Nope, Odenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renilio Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Odenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie Slaughter somewhat.#T4#
Odenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie Slaughter.
Odenson throws a shot from downtown. Gracie Slaughter moves away and avoids it.
Gracie Slaughter scores with a jab. Odenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie Slaughter shoots in and drives through. Odenson sprawls well.
Gracie Slaughter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie Slaughter tries to clinch up but Odenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Odenson connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie Slaughter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie Slaughter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Odenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter was well out of range. Poor timing from Odenson.
Thor Odenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie Slaughter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Odenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Odenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odenson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Odenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odenson!
Thor Odenson gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
CCR 78
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Odenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pooh is out of range.
Odenson throws a shot to the body.
Odenson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Odenson moves away from the strike by Pooh.
Pooh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odenson throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Pooh feints and as Odenson raises his hands in defense, Pooh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odenson wants to get back to his feet but Pooh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odenson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pooh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pooh is looking to advance position but Odenson won't allow it. #T1##ES#
Odenson kicks Pooh off and gets back to his feet.
Odenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pooh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odenson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Odenson throws a nice head kick!
Odenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Odenson.
Pooh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Pooh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Odenson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pooh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pooh is trying to pull guard but Odenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pooh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Odenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pooh blocks an elbow strike.
Odenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Pooh tries to pull guard but Odenson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pooh drops back down to his feet.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Odenson won't allow it.
Pooh tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pooh.
Odenson tries to land a knee to the head but Pooh blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Odenson.
Pooh working aggressively here.
Odenson is leaning against Pooh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pooh looks winded!#BC#
Odenson breaks the clinch.
Pooh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Odenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Odenson scores with a jab. Pooh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pooh tries to close the distance and clinch but Odenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Odenson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thor Odenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odenson throws a hook but Pooh blocks it.
Pooh tries to counter with a clinch but Odenson shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Odenson tenderised Pooh's leg. Pooh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pooh.
Pooh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Pooh blocks the body kick.
Odenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Odenson darts in and clinches Pooh up against the cage.
Pooh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pooh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Pooh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pooh is trying to control the position but Odenson postures up. #SUB2#
Pooh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odenson is aware though and is defending well.
Odenson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Odenson passes into half guard.
Odenson is controlling the pace.
Odenson slips a nice elbow through Pooh's hands, connecting with Pooh's forehead.#T4#
Pooh is trying to control but can't.
Odenson drops an elbow to the side of Pooh's head.
Odenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Odenson is working away from the top position though.
Odenson trying to control the pace.
Pooh wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odenson dominated that round.
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#
Pooh closes the distance and clinches up with Odenson, looking for a takedown. Pooh pushes Odenson against the cage but Odenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pooh slips under a jab from Odenson.
Thor Odenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pooh is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Odenson, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Odenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pooh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odenson smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Odenson gets caught napping as Pooh dives in and scores a takedown. Odenson manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson striking off his back but it's not causing Pooh any problems.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Odenson.
Odenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pooh can do to turn this around?
Pooh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pooh has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Pooh wants to control from the top but Odenson keeps moving. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Odenson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Odenson.
Odenson works on Pooh's body with a couple of short punches.
Odenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pooh backwards.
Odenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odenson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pooh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odenson digs a right hand into Pooh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pooh's gas tank.
Pooh is breathing heavily.
Pooh is trying to pull guard but Odenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Odenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Pooh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odenson smiles and moves away.
Pooh takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odenson as he jumps to the side.
Pooh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pooh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odenson manages to avoid it.
Odenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pooh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Odenson lands a jab to the nose.
Odenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Odenson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Odenson forces Pooh back against the cage and clinches.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Odenson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Odenson blocks a body shot from Pooh.
Odenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pooh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odenson lands an elbow inside.
Odenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pooh's face.
#TD2#
Pooh jumps guard and drags Odenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Odenson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Pooh working for a triangle but Odenson defends it easily.
Odenson controlling from the top position.
Thor Odenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pooh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odenson defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a triangle here but Odenson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pooh is being controlled here.
Odenson cracks Pooh with a big right hand but Pooh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pooh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Odenson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Odenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Odenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Odenson lands with a good body shot.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Odenson takes a swing at Pooh's ribcage but misses.
Odenson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pooh's head.
Pooh misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson throws a shot from downtown. Pooh moves away and avoids it.
Pooh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odenson circles away.
Pooh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pooh throws a body punch but Odenson moves out of range.
Odenson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pooh just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pooh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odenson.
Odenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pooh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pooh tries to clinch but Odenson is having none of it.
Pooh tries to clinch up but Odenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Odenson connects with a body shot.
Pooh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thor Odenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pooh.
Odenson tries to counter by clinching up but Pooh breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pooh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Odenson counters by clinching up.
Thor Odenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Odenson lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Odenson on the inside.
Odenson lands a shoulder strike.
Odenson lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Odenson drops Pooh with a big knee straight up the middle! Pooh is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Pooh is rocked!
Pooh tries to get into range but Odenson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Pooh! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Odenson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Odenson!
Thor Odenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CCR74
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Maciel throws a right hand that Odenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Odenson also avoids with ease.
Odenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maciel's head backwards.
Maciel misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Odenson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Odenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Odenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Odenson connects with a right hand. Maciel shakes it off.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Maciel swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maciel misses with a few strikes there.
Odenson flicks out a counter leg kick but Maciel steps away.
Odenson cracks Maciel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Odenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Maciel is rocked!#CL#
Odenson tries to keep at a distance but Maciel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Maciel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Odenson breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Odenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maciel seems to have got his legs back now.
Odenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maciel misses with a combination
and Odenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Odenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maciel takes a swing at Odenson's ribcage but misses.
Odenson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maciel with a body shot.
Maciel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maciel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maciel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Maciel pushes Odenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Odenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Odenson. #TD#
Maciel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maciel manages to end up in side control.
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!
Odenson pushes Maciel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maciel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Odenson regains half guard, as Maciel was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Maciel 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.
#T2#
Maciel prevents Odenson from improving his position.#SUB#
Maciel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Maciel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maciel is keen to just control but Odenson is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Odenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maciel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odenson defends it well.
Maciel wants to control but Odenson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Maciel seems to be working for a kimura but Odenson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maciel is looking for a kimura here.
Odenson is trying to maintain the position but Maciel is very close to passing his half guard.#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.
Maciel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Odenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maciel wants to take a breather but Odenson is having none of it.
Maciel is looking to advance position but Odenson won't allow it.
Maciel stalling away here and it's allowed Odenson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Odenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maciel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jitz MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Maciel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maciel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Maciel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odenson defends it well. #SUB#
Maciel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odenson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor Odenson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Maciel misses
and Odenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Odenson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maciel swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
Maciel looks to clinch
letting Odenson counter with a right hand.
Odenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maciel.
Maciel is looking to wear down Odenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maciel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maciel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Odenson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Maciel! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Odenson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thor Odenson made sure he mentioned ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CCR 70
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Sarkisyan connects with a leg kick. Odenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sarkisyan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Odenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Odenson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sarkisyan blocks the body kick.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick which misses Odenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Odenson tries to avoid it.
Sarkisyan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Odenson's head.
A big right from Odenson misses.
Sarkisyan cracks Odenson with an open hand slap.
Odenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sarkisyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Odenson off the cage and back into range.
Sarkisyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Odenson. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarkisyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisyan lands a high kick!
Sarkisyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Odenson's calf.#T1#
Odenson misses with a hook. Sarkisyan ducked under it nicely.
Sarkisyan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Odenson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sarkisyan scores with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Odenson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Odenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sarkisyan takes a swing at Odenson's ribcage but misses.
Sarkisyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarkisyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Odenson.
Sarkisyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odenson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sarkisyan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Odenson throws a leg kick
and Sarkisyan counters with a leg kick.
Odenson is looking to score with low kicks.
Odenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sarkisyan.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarkisyan scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Sarkisyan.
Odenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarkisyan can pounce on him.
Sarkisyan dips to his left and cracks Odenson with an uppercut!
Sarkisyan lands a jab.
Sarkisyan lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Sarkisyan misses.
Odenson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Odenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Odenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Odenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Odenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Odenson misses with a left hand
and Sarkisyan counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Odenson is rocked!
Sarkisyan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Odenson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sarkisyan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Odenson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aharon Sarkisyan!
Aharon Sarkisyan 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:
GKNY 94 - Markovic v Guk
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but Odenson moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Odenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Odenson throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot.
Odenson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Odenson misses with a looping right.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but Odenson moves out of range.
Odenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Odenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk. Shamkhalaev catches Odenson right on the button with a cross.
Odenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Shamkhalaev there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Odenson throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamkhalaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Odenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamkhalaev.
#T1#
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to the nose.
Shamkhalaev misses with a double jab.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Odenson backs up against the cage.
#ROC#
Odenson is rocked!
No joy there for Shamkhalaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odenson feints a counter leg kick.
Odenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches.
Shamkhalaev missing with knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Odenson.
Odenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Odenson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Odenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamkhalaev.
Odenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
A big right from Shamkhalaev misses.
Shamkhalaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamkhalaev backing away here, and Odenson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shamkhalaev checks a low kick from Odenson.
Odenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Odenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamkhalaev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odenson manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up
and Odenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Odenson throws a nice looking combination but Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Odenson gets tackled into the cage by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev maintains the clinch. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Odenson obliges.
Odenson avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
Odenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamkhalaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamkhalaev trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odenson.
Odenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.
Odenson digs a right hand into Shamkhalaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamkhalaev's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odenson.
Odenson blocking some punches.
Odenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Odenson missing with knees to the body.
Odenson gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamkhalaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odenson misses with an elbow strike.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Odenson throws knees to the body.
#T4#
A short right from Odenson.
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Odenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Odenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamkhalaev blocks an elbow strike.
Odenson blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev blocks the elbow strike.
Shamkhalaev with a knee to the head.
Odenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Odenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Odenson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamkhalaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odenson misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odenson blocks the elbow strike.
Odenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamkhalaev or not.
Odenson misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odenson throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but Odenson is having none of it.
Odenson needs to keep his hands up - Shamkhalaev had a free shot at his head there.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but Odenson is having none of it.
Odenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamkhalaev cracks a nice hook into Odenson's ribs.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up.
Odenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Odenson.
Nice straight punches there by Shamkhalaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamkhalaev.
Odenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Odenson tries to keep at a distance but Shamkhalaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Shamkhalaev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odenson gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Odenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamkhalaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Odenson missing with knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev scores with a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Odenson can do to turn this around?
Shamkhalaev lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Thor Odenson has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Odenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Odenson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Odenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Odenson.
Odenson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odenson avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Odenson misses with some punches.
Odenson looking to throw knees to the head but Shamkhalaev is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odenson.
Shamkhalaev lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odenson scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Odenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shamkhalaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odenson blocks a body shot from Shamkhalaev.
Odenson throws a head punch that misses.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Odenson blocks it.
Shamkhalaev lands with a left to the head.
Thor Odenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
Odenson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shamkhalaev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Odenson can turn it around.
Odenson blocking some punches.
Odenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Odenson avoiding damage as Shamkhalaev throws knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
Odenson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Odenson's face.
Odenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamkhalaev finish him?#T3#
Odenson misses with a knee strike.
Shamkhalaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odenson misses with an elbow strike.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Odenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odenson blocks it with crossed arms.
Odenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Odenson tries a knee to the head but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
Odenson tries to stall but Shamkhalaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odenson scores with a hook to the body.
Odenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev working Odenson over with knees to the body.
Odenson pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Odenson lands a damaging elbow.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Odenson dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Odenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Come on Odenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Odenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamkhalaev avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Odenson.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but Odenson blocks it.
Odenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamkhalaev pushes Odenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamkhalaev avoids the damage to the body.
Odenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamkhalaev as Odenson tries to tie him up.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Odenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Odenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor Odenson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamkhalaev throws a right and a left that Odenson avoids nicely.
Odenson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odenson moves away.
Shamkhalaev throws an off balance right hand
and Odenson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamkhalaev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Odenson flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamkhalaev steps away.
Shamkhalaev blocks a low kick nicely.
Odenson throws a hook to the side of Shamkhalaev's head but Shamkhalaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Shamkhalaev finds it's way through Odenson's defenses.
Odenson swings for the body but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
Odenson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shamkhalaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Odenson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Odenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Shamkhalaev.
A low kick from Odenson misses
and Odenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamkhalaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Odenson circles away.
Odenson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Odenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the body
letting Odenson counter with a right hand.
Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that Odenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Odenson also avoids with ease.
Shamkhalaev thuds a left hand into Odenson's body.
Shamkhalaev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Odenson.
Odenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch up but Odenson keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odenson.
Shamkhalaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odenson.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odenson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
Odenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamkhalaev scores with a head kick. Odenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up
and Odenson counters with a thumping low kick.
Shamkhalaev tries to bum rush Odenson with a series of wild strikes but Odenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Odenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Shamkhalaev! Odenson is backing up but he can't get away as Shamkhalaev lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Odenson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GKNY 87 - Gumption v Mencken 2
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
MC keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MC checks a leg kick. #CL#
MC clinches up against the cage.
Odenson misses with a body punch.
MC lands a nice knee to the body.
Odenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odenson cracks MC with a nice body shot.
MC missing with knees to the body.
MC misses with a knee strike.
Odenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. MC lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Odenson avoids a wild elbow strike from MC.
Odenson wants to get back to striking at distance but MC won't allow it.
Odenson managing to block the knees to the body from MC.
MC throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Odenson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Odenson.
Odenson avoiding damage as MC throws knees to the body.
MC takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Hesa MC has been cut.
Odenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MC's elbow.
MC is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Odenson is defending well for now.
MC tries to work over Odenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
MC working Odenson over with knees to the body.
A short right from Odenson on the inside.
MC blocks the elbow strike.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Odenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odenson cracks MC with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MC tries to close the distance and clinch but Odenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MC throws a low kick but Odenson avoids it.
Odenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MC blocks a leg kick.
MC is looking to counter punch.
Odenson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
MC tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Odenson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been told by MC's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odenson slips a straight right by MC.
MC is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odenson throws a big counter head kick but MC avoids it with no problem.
MC looks to clinch
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MC is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Odenson throws a looping overhand right but MC ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Odenson lands a right hook to the body.
Odenson wants to slow MC down by chopping away at his legs.
MC throws a head kick that misses
and Odenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MC thinking.
MC is breathing heavily.
Odenson throws a shot from downtown. MC moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MC checks a leg kick.
Odenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MC fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hesa MC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MC throws a sloppy head kick and Odenson moves out of range easily.
Odenson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MC sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Odenson throws a sloppy head kick and MC moves out of range easily.
MC is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
MC moves into range and clinches up with Odenson.
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MC is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Odenson is defending well for now.#T3#
Odenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odenson blocks an elbow strike from MC.
Odenson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Odenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odenson has a couple of punches blocked by MC.
MC blocks an elbow strike from Odenson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Odenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odenson lands a right hand.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Odenson blocks with his arms.
MC throws an elbow but it misses.
Odenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MC's elbow.
MC digs a right hand underneath Odenson's ribcage. Odenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Odenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MC's elbow.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.
Odenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odenson.
MC landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Odenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Odenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MC's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MC is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Odenson is defending well for now.
Odenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Odenson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Odenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MC fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
MC fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Odenson, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MC takes a knee to the side of the body.
Odenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MC avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hesa MC's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
MC keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MC looks to score with a jab to the body but Odenson is just out of range.
MC tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Odenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
MC clinches up with Odenson and pushes him back against the cage.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
MC is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Odenson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odenson can't find room to land a body shot as MC controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MC as Odenson tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Odenson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MC blocks an elbow strike from Odenson.
MC misses with a knee strike.
MC comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MC trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Odenson tries to land a knee to the head but MC blocks with his arms.
Odenson landing knees to the head.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Odenson won't want to take too many of those.
MC tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Odenson lands with a right to the head.
MC managing to block the knees to the body from Odenson.
MC tries to land knees in the clinch but Odenson avoids the damage to the body.
Thor Odenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MC looking to throw knees to the head but Odenson is blocking nicely.
Odenson blocks the elbow strike.
Odenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MC's defenses.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odenson digs a right hand into MC's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MC's gas tank.
Odenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MC throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MC landing knees to the body.
Odenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MC.
MC looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Odenson misses with some punches.
#T2#
Odenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Odenson trying to land knees to the body.
Odenson blocks an elbow strike from MC.
Odenson is leaning against MC and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Odenson tries to throw a body punch but MC avoids it by throwing Odenson back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Odenson throws an elbow but misses.
Odenson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MC throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Odenson.
Still in the clinch, Odenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odenson lands an elbow inside.
Odenson tries to land knees in the clinch but MC avoids the damage to the body.
Odenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Odenson blocks an elbow strike.
Odenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Odenson tries a knee to the head but MC blocks it.
Odenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odenson gets through MC's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
MC misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson managing to block the knees to the body from MC.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odenson.
MC working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Odenson tries to land a knee to the head but MC blocks with his arms.
MC tries a knee to the head but Odenson blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Odenson.
Odenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Odenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MC moves out of range of the body kick from Odenson.
Odenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odenson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
MC swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Odenson scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odenson throws a jab when MC was well out of range.
MC tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odenson tries a quick counter leg kick but MC is wise to it.#T4#
MC tries to clinch up.
Odenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Odenson counters with a low kick, right behind MC 's knee.
Hesa MC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MC has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Odenson.
Odenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
MC fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thor Odenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MC tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Odenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MC tries to clinch up.
MC closes the distance looking to clinch
and Odenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MC tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MC darts in trying to clinch
and Odenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hesa MC'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#
MC tries to clinch up but Odenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Odenson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Odenson throws a right and a left that MC avoids nicely.
MC wants to clinch.
MC wants to clinch up but Odenson keeps it at a distance.
Odenson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MC checks the leg kick nicely there.
#KD2#
Odenson lands a big head kick that sends MC tumbling to the mat! Odenson takes a step backwards and waves MC back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
MC is rocked!
MC is looking to clinch.
Odenson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oh MC is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MC tries to clinch up.
Odenson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Odenson gets tackled into the cage by MC. MC maintains the clinch.
Odenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MC using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Odenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MC lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odenson lands an elbow just above MC 's eye.
Odenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Odenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odenson misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odenson looking to throw knees to the head but MC is blocking nicely.
MC prevents a body shot from Odenson.
Odenson digs a right hand into MC's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MC's gas tank.
MC using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Odenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Odenson.
Odenson lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MC just misses with a elbow thrown towards Odenson's brow.
Odenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Odenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MC seems to have got his legs back now.
MC looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MC fails with an attempt to clinch.
MC throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Odenson counters with a crisp right hand that drops MC! Odenson lets MC back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Odenson tenderised MC's leg. MC is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odenson tries a low kick but MC avoids it.
Odenson feints and then cracks MC's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MC down.
MC tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odenson tries a quick counter leg kick but MC is wise to it.
Odenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Odenson misses with a low kick.
MC tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MC throws the kick towards the body but Odenson avoids it.
MC looks to land a combination but Odenson avoids it well.
MC avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MC tries to close the distance and clinch but Odenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Odenson! But no joy.
Odenson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MC just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson unleashes a big counter combination but MC bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Odenson wants to slow MC down by chopping away at his legs.
MC tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Odenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Odenson.
MC wants to clinch up but Odenson keeps it at a distance.
MC tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Odenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##KD2#
Odenson lands a big head kick that sends MC tumbling to the mat! Odenson takes a step backwards and waves MC back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MC tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Odenson counters with a leg kick.
Odenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Odenson sends MC crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Odenson is motioning to the referee to let MC up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MC tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Odenson counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! MC is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thor Odenson!
In his post fight interview, Thor Odenson gave a big smile as he said 'I'd like to thank GAMMA for this opportunity... Who is next? ... ON TAP NUTRTION - get involved boys and girls.'.
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Event:
GKNY 81 - Fist v McKenzie
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Willis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Odenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willis.
Willis thows a huge punch but Odenson dodges it nicely.
Odenson trying to hold on to Willis's head to control him but Willis postures up.
Odenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willis.
Willis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Odenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willis throwing shots but Odenson is blocking nicely.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Odenson's coaches at Casino have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Willis throwing shots but Odenson is blocking nicely.
Willis trying to control the action but Odenson is working from the bottom.
Odenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willis scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson trying to control but Willis postures up.
Odenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Willis thows a huge punch but Odenson dodges it nicely.
Odenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willis scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Willis is thwarting Odenson's attempts to control the position.
Willis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Odenson trying to control but Willis postures up.
Odenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willis.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Willis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Willis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Willis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Willis looking to control but Odenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Willis with good strikes from the mount here!
Willis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Willis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Willis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Willis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Willis lands with some strikes.
Odenson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Willis. What's that going to do exactly?
Willis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Odenson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis landing strikes from the mount and Odenson is in trouble!
Oh Odenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Odenson is trying desperately to improve position.
Willis postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Odenson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Willis and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Willis!
Dom Willis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bushido Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GKNY 76 - Sackett v Markovic 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Odenson jabs at Bilous's body.
Bilous takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bilous misses with a leg kick.
Odenson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bilous with a body shot.
Bilous with a poor takedown
enabling Odenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Odenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bilous tests Odenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Odenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Odenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bilous shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odenson sprawls well. Odenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bilous gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Bilous bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thor Odenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odenson moves out of range as Bilous strikes.
An inside leg kick from Odenson misses.
Bilous changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Odenson lands a slapping body shot.
Bilous throws a sloppy head kick and Odenson moves out of range easily.
Bilous dives in for a single leg takedown but Odenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Bilous. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Odenson has knocked Bilous down with a huge combo! Odenson steps away and waves a wobbly Bilous back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Pavlo Bilous has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odenson throws a series of punches but Bilous moves out of range. #T2#
Odenson scores with a spinning back kick!
Bilous is breathing heavily.
Bilous fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Odenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bilous misses the target.
Odenson lands with a nice body punch.
Bilous 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.
Odenson throws a right and a left that Bilous avoids nicely.
Odenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bilous momentarily.
The fighters circling - Odenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bilous tries to counter with a takedown but Odenson is quick to defend against it.
Bilous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Odenson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bilous rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
That kick from Bilous tenderised Odenson's leg. Odenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odenson lands a front kick.
Bilous throws a looping overhand right but Odenson ducks down to avoid it.
Odenson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bilous appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bilous 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 Odenson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odenson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bilous takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Odenson throws a leg kick but Bilous sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Odenson scores with a shot to the body.
Thor Odenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bilous throws a leg kick but Odenson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bilous keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Odenson throws a hook but Bilous avoids it easily.
Odenson looks for the body kick but Bilous saw that one coming.
Odenson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Bilous counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bilous.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Odenson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bilous 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 Odenson.
Bilous trying to control the position but Odenson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odenson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Bilous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Odenson, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavlo Bilous's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bilous bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Odenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bilous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Odenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bilous.
Bilous tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Odenson defends well and Bilous ends up having to push Odenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Odenson looks to land a combination. Bilous sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Odenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Odenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bilous fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Odenson is out of range.
Odenson takes a swing at Bilous's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Bilous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Bilous shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Odenson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Odenson lands with a nice body punch.
Bilous finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Odenson is looking to chop away at Bilous's legs.
Odenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilous with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Odenson connects with a body shot that sends Bilous's belly button to the back.
Odenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bilous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bilous jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Bilous shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bilous was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bilous looks up at the clock and then as Odenson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bilous smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Odenson is trying to improve his position.
Odenson defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bilous is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Odenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Bilous is putting a hurting on Odenson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bilous prevents Odenson from escaping the position.
Bilous lands a nice forearm strike.
Odenson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pavlo Bilous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Odenson regains half guard.
Bilous is keen to just control but Odenson is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bilous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Odenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bilous.
Bilous wants to control but Odenson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bilous prevents Odenson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odenson is trying to maintain the position but Bilous is very close to passing his half guard.
Bilous stops Odenson from getting back to his feet.
Bilous trying to control from Odenson's half guard. Odenson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Odenson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Odenson postures up and lands a big shot to Bilous's brow.
Bilous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Odenson is looking to stand up but Bilous won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavlo Bilous's cut.
That's time! Bilous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bilous moves out of range of the leg kick from Odenson.
Bilous misses with a hook. Odenson ducked under it nicely.
Bilous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bilous throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thor Odenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bilous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Odenson misses.
Bilous misses with a takedown attempt - Odenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Odenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bilous tries to counter with a takedown but Odenson is quick to defend against it.
Odenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Bilous throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Odenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilous throws a leg kick which misses Odenson's front leg but catches the back leg as Odenson tries to avoid it.
Odenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bilous.
Odenson throws a right hand that misses
and Bilous counters with a low kick, right behind Odenson 's knee.
Bilous shoots in looking for a takedown but Odenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Odenson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Odenson throws a jab when Bilous was well out of range.#TD#
Bilous drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Odenson is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bilous landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bilous lands a few punches from side control.
Bilous 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.
Odenson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odenson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bilous is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Odenson missing with punches from the bottom.
Bilous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bilous takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bilous is trying to control the action in half guard but Odenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Odenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bilous is working away from the top position though.
Odenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bilous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bilous lands with a punch from half guard.
Bilous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bilous is trying to control the action in half guard but Odenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Odenson wants to get back to his feet.
Bilous lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bilous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Odenson is trying to stand back up but Bilous is controlling him
Bilous working Odenson over with strikes.
Odenson is looking to control Bilous's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odenson avoid being mounted?#T4#
Bilous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bilous.
Odenson has hold of Bilous's hands but Bilous slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Odenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bilous scores with a couple of nice shots.
Odenson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bilous.
Bilous stops Odenson from getting back to his feet.
Odenson taking some punishment here, with Bilous in his half guard.
Bilous scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thor Odenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bilous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Odenson is just riding it out for now. Bilous eventually gives up the hold.
Odenson tries to roll over but Bilous keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlo Bilous showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Odenson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odenson!
An intense looking Thor Odenson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd like to thank GAMMA for this opportunity... Who is next? ... ON TAP NUTRTION - get involved boys and girls.'.
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Event:
GKNY 71 - Cruz V Mencken
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Jeremy misses with a leg kick.
Jeremy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Odenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeremy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Odenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Odenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeremy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Odenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jeremy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy punishes Odenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jeremy lands with a cross.
Jeremy swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
Odenson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Odenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jeremy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Odenson!
Thor Odenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeremy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Odenson.
Odenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Odenson stalks Jeremy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jeremy's face. Jeremy staggers backwards, shaken.#KD#
Nice combo by Jeremy! Oh, that's hurt him - Odenson falls to the canvas and Jeremy follows him into side control. #ROC#
Odenson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Jeremy tries for a kimura but Odenson is defending well.
Odenson is still in real trouble! Can Jeremy finish him?#SUB#
Jeremy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Odenson, who protects the arm well.
Odenson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jeremy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Odenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Odenson is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Jeremy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Odenson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jeremy's guard! Nice work there by Odenson!
Odenson stopping the sweep attempt from Jeremy.#SUB#
Odenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jeremy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odenson has managed to get both his arms back between Jeremy's legs - danger averted.
Odenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odenson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Jeremy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Odenson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jeremy has tightened it up now! Odenson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ron Jeremy!
In his post fight interview, Ron Jeremy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GKNY 64 - Huseyin V Momochi
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Odenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Odenson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Willis.
Willis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Odenson tries to counter with a takedown but Willis is quick to defend against it.
Willis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odenson defends it nicely.
It looked like Odenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Willis.#TD#
Odenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willis on his heels. He'll look to pass Willis's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Willis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Odenson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Willis misses with an uppercut. Odenson saw that one coming.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Odenson. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Willis does no damage.
Odenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Odenson misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Odenson.#ROC#
Willis is rocked!
Nice cross by Willis.
Willis is still on wobbly legs! Can Odenson finish him?
Willis misses with a straight left.
Odenson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Odenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Odenson throwing a counter right hand but Willis manages to avoid it.
Willis seems to have recovered his senses.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Willis.
Odenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Willis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Odenson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Willis. Odenson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Odenson!
In his post fight interview, Thor Odenson gave a big smile as he said 'I'd like to thank GAMMA for this opportunity... Who is next? ... ON TAP NUTRTION - get involved boys and girls.'.
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