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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1# Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wilson throws a nice head kick!
Omeruo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Joseph Omeruo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilson cracks Omeruo with a good jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Omeruo is out of range. Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wilson slips a straight right by Omeruo. Omeruo missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Omeruo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Omeruo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Omeruo's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wilson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wilson slips under a jab from Omeruo.#CL# Omeruo instigates a clinch. Omeruo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well. Omeruo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson trying to stall but Omeruo improves his position.
#T1##TD# Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Omeruo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Omeruo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.#SUB2# Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Omeruo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omeruo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Omeruo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wilson throws a big right hand that misses. Omeruo managing to control the position. Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# Omeruo keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass. Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wilson being controlled here momentarily. Omeruo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omeruo tries to get out of the position. Wilson trying to control but Omeruo is working from the bottom. Wilson won't allow Omeruo to get back to his feet. Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilson throws a big elbow that misses. Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omeruo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wilson trying to control but Omeruo is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3# Omeruo controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Wilson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Omeruo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Omeruo jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well. Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Omeruo is looking to clinch. Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Omeruo looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely. Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Omeruo. Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wilson slips under a jab from Omeruo. Omeruo catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Omeruo's head back.
Wilson slips a jab from Omeruo.#T4# Omeruo thows a left - swing and a miss! Omeruo backing away here, and Wilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Wilson throws a body punch but Omeruo moves out of range. Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wilson delivers a nice body kick. Wilson scores with a jab. Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Omeruo. Omeruo dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut! Omeruo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wilson staying out of range there. Omeruo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omeruo slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Omeruo has taken the fight into the clinch. Omeruo wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Omeruo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Omeruo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wilson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD# Omeruo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wilson is looking for a sweep. Wilson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Omeruo off and has taken his back! Wilson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Omeruo up.
Omeruo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wilson's guard. Nice work there by Omeruo.
Omeruo landing with the ground and pound. 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! Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Omeruo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Omeruo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Omeruo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omeruo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Joseph Omeruo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Wilson trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
#REVB# Omeruo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Omeruo looking for a sweep. Not yet Omeruo, not yet. Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Omeruo wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment. Omeruo keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there. #T2# Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body. Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Omeruo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Omeruo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him. Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Omeruo holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Omeruo keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass. Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Omeruo blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Omeruo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Omeruo missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Omeruo. Wilson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Omeruo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Omeruo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
#T4# Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson with a nice cross.#CL# Omeruo moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Wilson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good body shot from Omeruo.
Omeruo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Omeruo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Omeruo lands a takedown into guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Omeruo from controlling successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Omeruo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Omeruo wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. Omeruo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. 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 Joseph Omeruo will probably get the nod. That's time! Omeruo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Wilson scores with a kick to the midsection. Omeruo looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range. Omeruo misses the jab. Omeruo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Omeruo looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range. Wilson throws a body kick that misses. Omeruo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A countering left hand to the body from Wilson misses. Wilson tries to bum rush Omeruo with a series of wild strikes but Omeruo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wilson jabs at Omeruo's body. Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omeruo moves away. Lee Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wilson blocks a jab. Wilson misses with a wild body shot. Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Omeruo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omeruo wants to clinch. Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omeruo.#T1# Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Omeruo's shoulder, as Omeruo tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Omeruo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Omeruo is in Wilson's guard. Omeruo postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow. Omeruo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Omeruo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Omeruo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head. Omeruo is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Omeruo cracks Wilson with a solid left hand. Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omeruo's guard. #REVB# Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wilson throwing strikes but missing. Omeruo trying to control the position.
#T2# Omeruo wants to sweep but no luck. Wilson postures up.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Wilson wants to control from the top but Omeruo keeps moving. Omeruo has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilson throws a big elbow that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Omeruo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3# Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Omeruo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Omeruo has managed to clinch.
Omeruo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Omeruo's head. Wilson blocks a body shot from Omeruo. Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Omeruo uses good head movement to avoid it. Omeruo has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land. Wilson tries a body shot but Omeruo blocks it.
#T4# Omeruo blocks an elbow strike. Wilson scores with a shoulder strike. Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omeruo backwards. Omeruo can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson. Omeruo is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Omeruo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage. Omeruo blocks a body shot from Wilson. Wilson tries to work over Omeruo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Omeruo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Omeruo feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Omeruo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Wilson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Omeruo is defending well. Wilson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Omeruo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wilson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Wilson! Lee Wilson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1# A combination from Omeruo does no damage. Perry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Omeruo to score with a decent uppercut. Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Omeruo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Omeruo blocks the body kick.
Perry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Omeruo breaks the clinch.
Omeruo lands an overhand right. A slow jab from Omeruo misses its intended target. Omeruo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Omeruo sizes up Perry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Perry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Omeruo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perry scrambles back to his feet. Perry lands with a nice body kick. Perry motions for Omeruo to come forward. Perry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL# Omeruo moves into range and clinches up with Perry.#TD# Omeruo wants the takedown. Perry is fighting it off but Omeruo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Perry's guard against the cage. Omeruo passes Perry's left leg - he's now in half guard. Omeruo stalling. Omeruo winds up and cracks Perry with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Nice strikes from Omeruo there. Omeruo working the head and body with strikes. Omeruo is keen to just control but Perry is a slippery customer.#T2# Perry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Omeruo landing with the ground and pound. Perry looking to control.
Omeruo landing with the ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Omeruo is stalling in the full guard. Omeruo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC# Perry is rocked! Perry has momentary wrist control but Omeruo slips an elbow through the middle. Perry is still in real trouble! Can Omeruo finish him? Omeruo loads up on a big left hand. Perry felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Omeruo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Perry can't hide his disappointment, as Omeruo celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Omeruo! In his post fight interview, Joseph Omeruo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Primal 35
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Rawlings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rawlings wants it to stay on the feet. Omeruo fails with a takedown attempt. Rawlings is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Omeruo.#CL# Rawlings takes the fight into the clinch. Rawlings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2# Omeruo has Rawlings pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Omeruo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rawlings tumbling to the mat - Omeruo dives into Rawlings's guard. Omeruo stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings. Omeruo landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omeruo throws an elbow that misses. Rawlings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Omeruo's guard. Nice move by Rawlings!#REVR# Rawlings stays in close to Omeruo's body and controls the position. Omeruo has control of Rawlings's left arm, preventing Rawlings from doing any damage. #T1# Rawlings won't allow Omeruo to get back to his feet. Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Omeruo wants to sweep but no luck. Rawlings trying to move into half guard but instead Omeruo has managed to sweep!#REVB# Omeruo won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here. Omeruo distracts Rawlings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Omeruo chips away with some ground and pound. Omeruo connects with a couple of short punches. Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet. Rawlings controls Omeruo momentarily but Omeruo frees himself. Omeruo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawlings has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Omeruo won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here. #T2# Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Rawlings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there. Omeruo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Omeruo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlings's guard. #REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Omeruo slips nicely into half guard. Ground and pound from Omeruo. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rawlings regains full guard. Nicely done. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rawlings tries to land a sweep but no joy. Omeruo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawlings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omeruo's guard. #REVR# Omeruo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rawlings is in close to Omeruo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rawlings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Omeruo is controlling Rawlings's posture. Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omeruo is keeping the position for now. Omeruo trying to control the position.
Omeruo wants to stand up but Rawlings is controlling him. Omeruo wants to sweep but no luck. Rawlings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# Omeruo trying to control the position.
Omeruo is pulling down on Rawlings's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawlings, at least for the moment. Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses. Rawlings scoring with punches to the head and body. Rawlings prevents Omeruo from getting back to his feet. Rawlings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Omeruo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Omeruo pulls Rawlings in to control the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Rawlings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Omeruo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawlings circles away.
#CL# Rawlings gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omeruo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Omeruo lands a nice uppercut. Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rawlings. Omeruo has Rawlings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rawlings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Omeruo misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawlings. Rawlings pushes Omeruo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rawlings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omeruo can do to turn this around? Rawlings working aggressively here.
Omeruo lands with a left to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rawlings as the two fighters clinch.
Omeruo has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Omeruo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rawlings seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Omeruo can turn it around. Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
Rawlings swings wildly with an uppercut but Omeruo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Omeruo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rawlings. #BC2# Omeruo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omeruo tries to clinch up. Nice defenses there by Omeruo. Omeruo tries to clinch there but Rawlings circles away.
Rawlings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rawlings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omeruo in his tracks. Omeruo wants to clinch. Rawlings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omeruo in his tracks. #T2# Rawlings looks to land a left hand but Omeruo moved out of range nicely. Omeruo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rawlings. Omeruo has a takedown stuffed. Reno Rawlings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Omeruo. Rawlings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rawlings wants to clinch up but Omeruo keeps it at a distance. Rawlings takes one to the chin there. Rawlings ducks right into an uppercut from Omeruo. 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! Omeruo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rawlings tries to sprawl out of it but Omeruo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rawlings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rawlings scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL2# Omeruo closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlings. Omeruo looking for a takedown. Omeruo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# Omeruo is trying to trip Rawlings. He has hold of a leg but Rawlings is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Omeruo persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Rawlings throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Omeruo throwing strikes from guard but Rawlings blocks nicely. Rawlings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omeruo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses. Omeruo wants to control but Rawlings passes easily into half guard.
Omeruo gets full guard. Rawlings postures up in Omeruo's guard and throws a big left but Omeruo blocks it. Omeruo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# Rawlings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawlings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Omeruo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Omeruo trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Omeruo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Omeruo lands a jab to the nose. Rawlings misses with an uppercut. Omeruo saw that one coming. Rawlings darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Omeruo shoots in for a takedown but Rawlings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Omeruo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rawlings's waist but Rawlings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omeruo off to one side. Rawlings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Omeruo looks for a takedown but Rawlings sprawls well. Rawlings seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Reno Rawlings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Omeruo.#TD2# Omeruo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawlings is trying to defend but Omeruo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Rawlings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rawlings.#SUB# Rawlings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Omeruo lands a couple of elbows.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rawlings is on top in guard.
#REVR# Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Omeruo blocks nicely. Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omeruo's guard. Omeruo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omeruo. Rawlings prevents Omeruo from getting back to his feet. Rawlings won't allow Omeruo to sweep him here. Rawlings works a leg free and moves into half guard. Rawlings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# Rawlings trying to pass the guard but Omeruo defending well. Rawlings 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. Rawlings throwing shots but Omeruo is blocking nicely. Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rawlings wants to take a breather but Omeruo is having none of it. Rawlings throwing shots but Omeruo is blocking nicely. Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omeruo can do anything to dispel that myth. Omeruo trying to hold on to Rawlings's head to control him but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings working Omeruo over with strikes. Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3# Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Omeruo tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control. Omeruo keeping control of the position. Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Omeruo's hands, connecting with Omeruo's forehead. Omeruo is not content to let Rawlings control the position. Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rawlings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omeruo's head. Rawlings drops an elbow to the side of Omeruo's head. Omeruo gets back to full guard.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Omeruo blocks nicely. Rawlings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rawlings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rawlings wants to control from the top but Omeruo keeps moving. Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there. Rawlings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Omeruo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omeruo's guard. Rawlings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Joseph Omeruo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Omeruo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Reno Rawlings showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rawlings 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings! Reno Rawlings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Primal 29
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Faces gets caught flat footed, as Omeruo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Omeruo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Faces preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omeruo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Faces controls Omeruo momentarily but Omeruo frees himself. Omeruo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Omeruo throws a big right hand that misses. Faces preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Faces looking to hit a scissor sweep but Omeruo is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Faces is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Omeruo defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omeruo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Omeruo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Faces throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Faces looking to control.
Omeruo landing with the ground and pound. Omeruo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Omeruo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faces is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Omeruo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Omeruo postures up.
Omeruo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faces on the ground.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Omeruo is looking to work some ground and pound but Faces has wrist control. Omeruo is looking to work some ground and pound but Faces has wrist control. Omeruo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Omeruo distracts Faces with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Omeruo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Omeruo is in close to Faces's body, working some short punches and elbows. Omeruo stands up over Faces, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Faces working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Omeruo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Omeruo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Omeruo is pushing down on Faces's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faces is fighting to maintain full guard but Omeruo has managed to sneak the leg through. Omeruo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faces with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Omeruo working over Faces with some ground and pound. Faces looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB2# Faces is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omeruo pulls his head out easily. Omeruo working Faces over with strikes. Omeruo working the head and body with strikes. Omeruo working Faces over with strikes. Omeruo is nestled in close to Faces, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Faces taking some punishment here, with Omeruo in his half guard. #ES2# Faces manages to escape and get back to his feet! Faces tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Omeruo rushes Faces and presses him up against the cage. Faces has had enough of the clinch but Omeruo keeps him there for the moment. Omeruo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Faces has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Omeruo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Faces tries to break free but Omeruo pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Omeruo has Faces pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Omeruo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Faces tumbling to the mat - Omeruo dives into Faces's guard.#ES2# Faces has his feet on Omeruo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Omeruo scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD# Omeruo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Omeruo is working Faces over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Omeruo trying to control but Faces is working from the bottom. Omeruo landing some decent shots from guard. Omeruo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Omeruo dominated that round. That's time! Omeruo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Faces dives in and grabs Omeruo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omeruo pushes down on Faces's head and hops out. Faces gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL# Omeruo clinches up against the cage. Faces wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Omeruo has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Omeruo is trying to trip Faces. He has hold of a leg but Faces is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Omeruo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2# Faces uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Faces fails with a takedown attempt. #TD# Omeruo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ground and pound from Omeruo. Faces controlling the position for now. Omeruo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1# Omeruo unloading with bombs! Omeruo lands a big elbow. Omeruo punishing his opponent with strikes. Omeruo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC# Faces is rocked! Omeruo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Faces's face.
Faces is still in real trouble! Can Omeruo finish him? Omeruo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Faces tries to lock up and control but Omeruo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Omeruo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Faces's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Omeruo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Faces wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Omeruo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Omeruo! Joseph Omeruo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Primal 24
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Darkk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Omeruo will feel that in the morning. No luck for Omeruo with that takedown attempt. Omeruo wants to clinch and Darkk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Omeruo tries to close the distance and clinch but Darkk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Omeruo shoots for a double leg takedown but Darkk sprawls well. He's pushed Omeruo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Joseph Omeruo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Omeruo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Darkk counters with a thumping low kick. Ebeneezer Darkk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Omeruo. Darkk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Omeruo's head. Omeruo moves in looking to clinch but Darkk pushes him off.#CL2# Omeruo rushes Darkk and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Darkk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Omeruo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Omeruo misses with a short punch on the inside. Omeruo goes for a takedown attempt but Darkk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Omeruo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Darkk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Omeruo really felt that one! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Omeruo darts in trying to clinch and Darkk counters with a body kick that stops Omeruo in his tracks momentarily. Darkk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Darkk scores with a push kick. Darkk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darkk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omeruo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Omeruo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darkk circles away. Omeruo moves to clinch but Darkk breaks away and Darkk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Omeruo tries to clinch up and Darkk counters with a right hand to the body. Omeruo misses with a lunging right hand
and Darkk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Darkk with a body punch. A glancing blow. Omeruo wants to clinch.#T2# Omeruo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Darkk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darkk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Omeruo misses with a takedown attempt and Darkk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darkk connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Omeruo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Darkk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ebeneezer Darkk!
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Event:
Primal 18
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Omeruo feints and as Faces raises his hands in defense, Omeruo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Faces wants to stand and escape but Omeruo is having none of it. Faces keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Omeruo postures up.
Omeruo cracks Faces with a solid left hand. We've been hearing good reports from Faces's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Faces is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Omeruo working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Faces looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Omeruo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faces. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Faces has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Omeruo with a nice head shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omeruo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Omeruo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Faces tries to land a sweep but no joy. Omeruo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omeruo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Omeruo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Faces controls Omeruo momentarily but Omeruo frees himself. Omeruo postures up and lands a big shot to Faces's brow. Omeruo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Omeruo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Faces avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Omeruo lands a couple of digs. Faces utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Faces wants to sweep but no luck. Omeruo connects with a couple of short punches. Omeruo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Omeruo throwing strikes from guard but Faces blocks nicely. Omeruo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Omeruo throws a big elbow that misses. Omeruo cracks Faces with a solid left hand. Omeruo cracks Faces with a solid left hand.#T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Omeruo cracks Faces with a solid left hand. Omeruo works over Faces with some ground and pound from guard. Omeruo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Faces avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Faces wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Omeruo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Omeruo working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Faces has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Omeruo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Faces is breathing heavily. Omeruo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faces works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Omeruo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Omeruo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Omeruo throws an elbow that misses. Faces uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Omeruo's guard. Nice move by Faces!#REVR# Omeruo is wriggling around but Faces manages to pass to half guard.
#T3# Omeruo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Faces wants to free his trapped foot but Omeruo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2# Omeruo kicks off Faces and gets to his feet. Faces tries a head kick but it misses.
And Omeruo tries to counter it with a takedown but Faces pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2# Omeruo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Faces looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Faces throws Omeruo to one side and escapes! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Omeruo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Omeruo lands a decent elbow from side control. Omeruo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Omeruo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4# The ground and pound from Omeruo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Faces manages to get back to half guard. Omeruo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omeruo lands a nice short elbow. Omeruo lands with a punch from half guard. Faces has hold of Omeruo's hands but Omeruo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Omeruo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Omeruo drops an elbow to the side of Faces's head. Faces on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Omeruo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2# Faces is rocked! Omeruo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Oh Faces is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Faces avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Omeruo. Faces seems to have got his legs back now. Faces keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Omeruo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Omeruo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Omeruo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Omeruo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Faces looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Omeruo working the ground and pound. Omeruo throwing strikes but Faces manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Omeruo wants to get back to his feet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omeruo can do anything to dispel that myth. Faces tries to advance to mount but can't. Omeruo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Faces.
Omeruo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Omeruo pushes Faces away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Faces gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU# Faces has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Omeruo gets caught napping as Faces dives in and scores a takedown. Omeruo manages to retain guard.#T1# Faces wants to control from the top but Omeruo keeps moving. Omeruo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faces is controlling him. Omeruo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Faces trying to control but Omeruo is working from the bottom. Faces throwing strikes from guard but Omeruo blocks nicely. Omeruo wants to stand up but Faces is controlling him. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Faces wanted to stand there but Omeruo had control of the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Omeruo clobbers Faces with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Omeruo scores with a nice head shot. Faces fails in his attempt to clinch. Omeruo feints the counter takedown. Faces on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bust Faces is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Omeruo shoots in and gets a takedown into Faces's guard. Omeruo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Omeruo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Omeruo lands a couple of digs. Faces will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Omeruo is pushing down on Faces's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faces is fighting to maintain full guard but Omeruo has managed to sneak the leg through. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Faces regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Omeruo. #T3# Faces preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Omeruo is working Faces over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Faces is trying to control the position but Omeruo postures up. Omeruo is in close to Faces's body, working some short punches and elbows. Faces looking for a sweep. Not yet Faces, not yet. Omeruo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faces swivels though and keeps the full guard. Faces tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Omeruo chips away with some ground and pound. Omeruo is in close to Faces's body, working some short punches and elbows. Faces has momentary wrist control but Omeruo slips an elbow through the middle. Omeruo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Omeruo is in close to Faces's body, working some short punches and elbows. Omeruo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Omeruo scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# Omeruo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Omeruo postures up and lands a big shot to Faces's brow. Omeruo works over Faces with some ground and pound from guard. Omeruo chips away with some ground and pound. Omeruo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Omeruo scoring with some ground and pound. Omeruo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Omeruo works over Faces with some ground and pound from guard. Omeruo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Omeruo throws a big right hand that misses. Faces wants to sweep here but Omeruo controlling him for the moment. Omeruo working some strikes from top position. Faces working a defensive guard here.
Omeruo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Omeruo postures up and lands a big shot to Faces's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Omeruo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Faces falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Omeruo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Omeruo with a nice head shot there. Omeruo is working Faces over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Omeruo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Omeruo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Omeruo landing some decent shots from guard. Omeruo postures up and lands a big shot to Faces's brow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omeruo postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Faces's head off the mat! Faces is out! He's out! Omeruo jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Omeruo! An out of breath Joseph Omeruo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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