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Event:
FEN 030 Hogg vs Astra
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Buffel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buffel with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Necas rushes Buffel and presses him up against the cage.
Necas is trying to pull guard but Buffel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Necas wants to take the fight to the mat but Buffel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Necas is trying to break the clinch but Buffel is controlling him.
Necas is trying to push Buffel away but Buffel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Necas wants a takedown.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Buffel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Necas's efforts to push away.
Necas prevents a body shot from Buffel. #TD2#
Necas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Necas is trying to work for a kimura but Buffel is defending well.
Necas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Necas is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Buffel wants to control but Necas is keeping busy.
Necas is looking to advance position but Buffel won't allow it.
Buffel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Buffel looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buffel wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Necas moves into the clinch successfully.
Necas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buffel just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buffel throws a sloppy head kick and Necas moves out of range easily.
Necas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buffel throws a series of punches but Necas avoids them all with ease.
Necas unleashes a big counter combination but Buffel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Necas has closed the distance and engaged Buffel in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buffel just stands there and leans against the cage.
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 Thomas Buffel 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##CL2#
Necas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buffel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Necas backwards.
Buffel misses with a knee to the head.
Necas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Necas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buffel walks away with a smile on his face. Necas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Necas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Necas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1##CL2#
Necas gets a clinch.
Buffel works on Necas's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Necas working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buffel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Necas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Necas moves into the clinch.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Necas stalling in the clinch.
Necas can't get the takedown.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Stalling in the clinch from Buffel.
Buffel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Necas prevents a body shot from Buffel.
Necas avoiding damage.
Necas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buffel tries a body shot but Necas blocks it.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Necas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Necas is trying to drag Buffel to the mat but Buffel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Necas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buffel, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Necas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Necas manages to end up in side control.
Buffel wants to control but Necas postures up.#SU2#
Necas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jiri Necas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Buffel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Necas clinches up with Buffel and pushes him back against the cage.
Buffel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Necas up against the cage.
Buffel trying to control the position but instead, Necas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buffel into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Necas is trying to pull guard but Buffel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Necas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buffel smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Necas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Necas wants to take the fight to the mat but Buffel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Necas.
Buffel tries a body shot but Necas blocks it.
Buffel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Necas up against the cage.
Buffel avoiding damage.
Necas can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Buffel stops a takedown attempt from Necas.
Stalling in the clinch from Buffel.
Necas has Buffel pressed against the cage.
Necas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buffel pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Buffel.
Buffel throws a low kick but Necas avoids it.
Thomas Buffel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buffel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Necas clinches up with Buffel and pushes him back against the cage.
Jiri Necas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buffel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buffel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necas fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Buffel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buffel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jiri Necas!
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Event:
FEN 027 Ponting vs Alvarez
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cierpka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Necas wants a takedown but no success here.
Necas is trying to pull guard but Cierpka has him pressed against the cage.
Cierpka lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Cierpka has clasped his hands together around Necas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cierpka takes a little break here. Necas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Cierpka tries for a kimura but Necas is defending well. #SUB#
Cierpka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cierpka wants to control but Necas is keeping him busy.
Necas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cierpka off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good control from Necas.#T1#
Cierpka trying to control the position but Necas manages to sink in the hooks.
Necas struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cierpka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cierpka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cierpka is desperately trying to improve his position but Necas has a good base and remains in mount.
Necas avoids the attempt from Cierpka to control.
Cierpka is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Necas lands a big elbow.
Cierpka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Necas escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Cierpka darts in and clinches Necas up against the cage.#BC2#
Necas breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cierpka rushes Necas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Necas prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Necas wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cierpka pushes Necas up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cierpka rushes Necas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Necas tries to break free but Cierpka pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cierpka moves into the clinch.
Necas stops a takedown attempt from Cierpka.
#TD#
Cierpka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Necas can't fight it off and eventually Cierpka manages to take the fight to the floor. Necas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cierpka trying to control but Necas is working from the bottom.
Cierpka passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Necas tries to bench press Cierpka off him but Cierpka keeps the position.
Cierpka wants to control but Necas is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cierpka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Necas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cierpka staying calm.
Necas is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cierpka has hold of Necas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Necas seems comfortable defending it but Cierpka has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Necas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Necas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cierpka couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krystian Cierpka!
Krystian Cierpka retains his bantamweight title!
Krystian Cierpka 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:
FEN 020 Eaton vs Ponting
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Necas instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Necas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaufmann uses from the top position.
Necas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaufmann controls the pace.
Kaufmann could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kaufmann stopping the sweep attempt from Necas.
Necas keeping full guard, as Kaufmann tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necas has his hands on Kaufmann's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Necas wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kaufmann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Necas is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Necas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Necas throws a sloppy head kick and Kaufmann moves out of range easily.
Necas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaufmann.
#CL2#
Necas closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Necas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kaufmann is trying to keep an underhook but Necas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kaufmann trying to control here.
Kaufmann has hold of Necas's hands but Necas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Kaufmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Necas is working away from the top position though.
Kaufmann is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kaufmann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Necas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaufmann wants to get back to full guard.
Kaufmann tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Necas is keen to just control but Kaufmann is a slippery customer.#T3#
Necas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Necas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaufmann's head.
Kaufmann wants to improve his position but Necas is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaufmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Necas is working away from the top position though.
Necas blocks the strikes from Kaufmann.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Necas clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Necas breaks from the clinch.
Kaufmann shoots in but Necas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Necas as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Necas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaufmann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Necas wanted to stand there but Kaufmann had control of the position.
Necas is working Kaufmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Kaufmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Necas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiri Necas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Necas shoots in for a takedown but Kaufmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaufmann misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Kaufmann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaufmann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Necas wants to get back to his feet but Kaufmann is dominant here and he's now got Necas's back!
You can see the frustration on Necas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kaufmann thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kaufmann trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Kaufmann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Necas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jiri Necas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaufmann is trying to stick to Necas's back but Necas is turning into Kaufmann. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kaufmann's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Necas.#T1#
Necas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kaufmann looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Necas passes into side control.
Necas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kaufmann tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Necas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaufmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaufmann wants to control but Necas is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaufmann working to try and regain half guard.
Necas controlling his opponent.
Kaufmann takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Necas lands with some strikes.
Kaufmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Necas controlling from the full mount.
Necas wants to control the pace but Kaufmann is squirming around nicely.
Necas controlling his opponent.
Necas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaufmann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Necas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Necas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaufmann missing with punches from the bottom.
Kaufmann is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Kaufmann is refusing to be controlled, as Necas sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaufmann is doing well to control the position and prevent Necas from advancing to side control.
Necas trying to control from half guard but Kaufmann is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiri Necas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaufmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Necas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Necas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaufmann fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Necas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufmann is trying to maintain a safe position but Necas gets an underhook and turns Kaufmann into the cage.
Kaufmann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Necas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Kaufmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Necas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaufmann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Necas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Necas looks for the body kick but Kaufmann saw that one coming.
Necas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaufmann pinned against the cage. Kaufmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Necas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaufmann is fending him off so far but Necas persists. Nope, Kaufmann circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Necas drives through and clinches with Kaufmann against the cage.
Necas tries to pull guard but Kaufmann won't allow it.
Necas jumps guard but Kaufmann stands there with Necas around his waist. Necas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaufmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaufmann wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2##TD2#
Necas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaufmann uses from the top position.
Kaufmann wants to control from the top but Necas keeps moving.
Kaufmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Necas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaufmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Necas is trying to keep Kaufmann in close.
#T3#
Kaufmann advances to half guard.
Necas is trying to stand back up but Kaufmann is controlling him
Necas tries to get to full guard but Kaufmann has control of the leg.
Necas trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Necas throws a nice looking combination but Kaufmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaufmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Necas swivels and escapes.
Necas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Kaufmann drives through and clinches with Necas against the cage.
#T4#
Necas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Necas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaufmann prevents it.
Necas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Necas has Kaufmann pushed against the cage.
Necas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaufmann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Necas swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaufmann.
Necas shoots in and drives through. Kaufmann sprawls well.
Kaufmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Necas sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kaufmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Necas's half guard.
Kaufmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Aaron Kaufmann.
Well Necas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Necas!
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