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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Enrique throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olafsson connects with a body shot that sends Enrique's belly button to the back.
Enrique scores with a head kick. Olafsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Olafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Olafsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Enrique back to the cage. Olafsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice uppercut there from Olafsson.
Krystian Olafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olafsson scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Enrique gets a clinch.
Olafsson fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Enrique fails to land.
Olafsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enrique is keeping busy.
Enrique pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Olafsson misses with the head strike.
Olafsson working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Olafsson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Enrique.
Enrique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Olafsson working aggressively here.
Olafsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enrique just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Olafsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Olafsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enrique to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Olafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olafsson trying to stall but Enrique improves his position.
Olafsson tries to work over Enrique's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Olafsson avoids the elbow strike from Enrique, against the cage.
Enrique landing knees to the body.
Olafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Enrique gets an underhook and turns Olafsson into the cage.
Olafsson misses with the head strike.
Olafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olafsson managing to block the knees to the body from Enrique.
#TD2#
Enrique has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Olafsson is trying to keep an underhook but Enrique manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Enrique blocks the strikes from Olafsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Olafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enrique landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Enrique working Olafsson over with strikes.
Olafsson wants to control but Enrique passes into side.
#T3#
Enrique controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Olafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Enrique creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Enrique wants to control but Olafsson is keeping him busy.
Enrique in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Enrique works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Olafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olafsson wants to control but Enrique postures up.
Olafsson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Olafsson is trying to control Enrique's posture but Enrique avoids it.
Olafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Enrique keeps moving and retains side control.
Enrique working the ground and pound from side control.
Enrique trying to control the position but Olafsson is working away.
Olafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Enrique walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olafsson lands a jab-cross combination.
A cross from Olafsson lands.
Krystian Olafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olafsson scores with a jab. Enrique acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Olafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enrique.
Olafsson throws out a loose jab but Enrique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Enrique counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olafsson trying to control the position.
Olafsson keeping moving, preventing Enrique from controlling successfully.
Enrique is in close to Olafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Olafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Enrique gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esteban Enrique has got the better of the ground game so far.
Enrique sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olafsson's guard. #T1#
Olafsson is trying to maintain the position but Enrique is very close to passing his half guard.
Enrique with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Olafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Enrique controlling the pace.
Enrique takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Olafsson is looking to control Enrique's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olafsson avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Enrique connects with a nice short shot to Olafsson's temple.
Enrique 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olafsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Enrique showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Enrique scoring with punches to the head and body.
Enrique trying to control but Olafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Olafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Enrique is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Olafsson is looking for a triangle but Enrique pushes his legs off easily.
Enrique trying to control the position from guard on top but Olafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Olafsson has his foot on Enrique's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enrique works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enrique trying to control but Olafsson is working from the bottom.
Enrique landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Enrique looking to pass the guard.
Olafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Enrique is proving a slippery customer.
Olafsson has momentary wrist control but Enrique slips an elbow through the middle.
Enrique keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olafsson's head.
Enrique lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Olafsson is trying to keep Enrique in close.
Enrique scoring with punches to the head and body.
Enrique sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olafsson is trying to keep Enrique in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Enrique works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Enrique is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Enrique seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olafsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Enrique perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olafsson taking some punishment here, with Enrique in his half guard.
Olafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Enrique pushing down on Olafsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Olafsson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enrique lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Olafsson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Enrique jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Enrique has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Enrique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olafsson.
Olafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enrique is working Olafsson over against the cage.#TD2#
Enrique turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Enrique manages to end up in side control.
Enrique trying to control the action but Olafsson is working from the bottom.
Olafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Enrique wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enrique controls the position.
Enrique connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Olafsson some visible discomfort.
Enrique working the ground and pound.
Olafsson is trying to control Enrique's posture but Enrique avoids it. #T1#
Olafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Enrique wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Enrique working away.
Enrique prevents Olafsson from escaping the position.
Enrique just content to control the position.
Enrique wants to control but Olafsson is keeping him busy.
Enrique is putting a hurting on Olafsson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Olafsson tries to buck Enrique off but Enrique is having none of it.
Olafsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Enrique creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Enrique wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olafsson keeps working.
Enrique scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Enrique works to advance to full mount. Olafsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Enrique takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Enrique tries to control but Olafsson wriggling away.
Enrique lands a heavy elbow.
Olafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Enrique has a good base and remains in mount.
Enrique with the ground and pound from mount.
Olafsson is in a horrible position here. Enrique smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Olafsson is bucking up trying to escape but Enrique cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Enrique is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olafsson tries to hold on but Enrique postures up.
Enrique raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Enrique breaks from Olafsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Enrique landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Olafsson is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enrique sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Olafsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olafsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Olafsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Olafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Enrique has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Olafsson's face.
Enrique lands a couple of good shots and Olafsson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Olafsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Enrique.
Olafsson tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Enrique trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Enrique is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Olafsson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Enrique off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Enrique!
The defeated Krystian Olafsson had this to say: 'Hes on steroids, no doubt about it'.
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Event:
RFC 45: Tipping Point
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Olafsson misses with a combination
#TD2#
so Dellis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Olafsson is trying to keep Dellis in close.
Dellis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Dellis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dellis defends it easily.
Olafsson is trying to keep Dellis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Olafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dellis controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Dellis lands.
Dellis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Olafsson's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Olafsson.
Olafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dellis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Dellis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olafsson's half guard.
Dellis moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Dellis controls the position.
Olafsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dellis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dellis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Olafsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dellis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dellis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dellis prevents Olafsson from getting the reversal.
Dellis controlling the position easily from mount.
Olafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dellis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dellis is continuing to stall.#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.
Olafsson is bucking up trying to escape but Dellis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olafsson wants to hold on but Dellis pushes him away.
Dellis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Dellis the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baltsaros Dellis 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#
Dellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dellis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dellis.
Dellis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olafsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olafsson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dellis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dellis in particular looking to stall.
Dellis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Olafsson tries to reverse the position but Dellis maintains control.
Dellis controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Olafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Dellis has a good base and remains in mount.
Dellis controlling his opponent.
Olafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dellis content just to control the position here.
Dellis lands a big shot there that rocks Olafsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Dellis controlling the position easily from mount.
More stalling from Dellis.
Dellis with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Olafsson wants to hold on but Dellis pushes him away.
Dellis controlling the pace for now.
Baltsaros Dellis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olafsson is looking to improve his position but Dellis isn't that keen on the idea.
Dellis controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Dellis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Olafsson is looking to improve his position but Dellis isn't that keen on the idea.
Dellis lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellis controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baltsaros Dellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dellis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olafsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dellis controlling the position from side mount.
Olafsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Dellis staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dellis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Olafsson's legs.
You can see the frustration on Olafsson's face as Dellis controls the position.
Olafsson tries to bench press Dellis off him but Dellis keeps the position.
Dellis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dellis.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krystian Olafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olafsson throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Dellis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dellis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Olafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dellis has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Dellis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baltsaros Dellis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olafsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dellis manages to pass to mount!
Krystian Olafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dellis controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olafsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baltsaros Dellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dellis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baltsaros Dellis!
A relieved looking Baltsaros Dellis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Krystian Olafsson had this to say: 'Much respect to my opponent, he was the better man tonight, Next time I will remove his soul from his body'.
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Event:
RFC 35: Savagery
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olafsson is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
Olafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Olafsson into the cage.
Olafsson tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Olafsson back against the cage.
Olafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Olafsson into the cage.
Olafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
James closes the distance and pushes Olafsson back into the cage.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Olafsson controls the action.
#TD2#
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Olafsson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olafsson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olafsson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Olafsson wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Olafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olafsson.#T1#
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Olafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Olafsson's brow.
Olafsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James stands up over Olafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Olafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Olafsson's brow.
Olafsson controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James landing with the ground and pound.
Olafsson controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #T2#
James lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James stands up over Olafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olafsson trying to control the position.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Olafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olafsson working a defensive guard here.
James is working Olafsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James lands a couple of digs.
James is in close to Olafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James works over Olafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
James stands up over Olafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James cracks Olafsson with a solid left hand.
James stands up over Olafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olafsson has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
James postures up.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James trying to control but Olafsson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leom James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Olafsson punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Olafsson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Olafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olafsson gets back to full guard.
James postures up.
James is in close to Olafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Olafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
James distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olafsson trying to control the position.
James lands a couple of digs.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olafsson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Olafsson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Olafsson trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
James is sitting in close to Olafsson's body. Olafsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! James is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, James is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Olafsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krystian Olafsson!
Krystian Olafsson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Much respect to my opponent, Im sure I will see him again'.
Leom James spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll train harder to win'.
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Event:
RFC 30: The Reaping
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Olafsson tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Olafsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Olafsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Olafsson trying to control but James postures up.
James working over Olafsson with some ground and pound. Olafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James is thwarting Olafsson's attempts to control the position.
James slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
Olafsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.#T1#
James slows the pace down in half guard.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James is trying to control. Olafsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Olafsson wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James working Olafsson over with strikes.
Ground and pound from James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Olafsson wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Olafsson trying to control here.
James working Olafsson over with strikes.
James lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Olafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
James working over Olafsson with some ground and pound. Olafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James prevents Olafsson from improving his position.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James trying to control the action but Olafsson is working from the bottom.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James drops an elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from James.
James slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
Olafsson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James working Olafsson over with strikes. #T3#
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Olafsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Olafsson wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from James.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Olafsson trying to control but James postures up.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James is nestled in close to Olafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olafsson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James is nestled in close to Olafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Olafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olafsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James trying to get back to his feet but Olafsson is in full control for now.
Olafsson looking to hold on to the position here but James rolls and ends up regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
James wants to stand up but Olafsson is controlling him.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olafsson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leom James 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#
Olafsson cracks James with an open hand slap.#TD#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James with a nice head shot there.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leom James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olafsson has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Olafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into side control.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
Olafsson taking a bit of punishment here - James scoring with strikes. #T1#
Olafsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James working the head and body with strikes.
Olafsson gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
James drops an elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James prevents Olafsson from improving his position.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olafsson tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
Olafsson taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard. #T2#
James drops an elbow to the side of Olafsson's head.
Olafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Olafsson's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olafsson is trying to control but can't.
Olafsson tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Olafsson is trying to control but can't.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olafsson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Olafsson is defending well.
#T3#
James winds up and cracks Olafsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Olafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from James there.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olafsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James wants to control but Olafsson is keeping him busy.
Olafsson is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from James there. #T4#
James 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.
James is thwarting Olafsson's attempts to control the position.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James wants to stand up but Olafsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
James slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
Olafsson trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leom James dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olafsson was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James works over Olafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olafsson tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James working the ground and pound.
Olafsson is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
Olafsson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olafsson to see if he's OK.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
James lands an elbow.
James scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olafsson to see if he's OK.
Olafsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but James connects with a decent elbow.
Olafsson is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
James lands a few punches from side control.
James lands some shots froms side control.
James cracks Olafsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Olafsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Olafsson wants to control but James postures up.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
James scores with a couple of short elbows.
Olafsson tries to improve position but can't.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olafsson to see if he's OK.
Olafsson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Olafsson some visible discomfort.
Olafsson tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Olafsson to see if he's OK.
James working the body and head with strikes.
James lands a few punches from side control.
James in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James lands an elbow.
Olafsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
James working the ground and pound.
Olafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Olafsson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Olafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
James scoring with punches from side control.
James is looking to take a break and control but Olafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olafsson wants to control but James postures up.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
James working the ground and pound.
Olafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
James scoring with punches and elbows.
James landing a few strikes.
Olafsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Olafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Olafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Olafsson's temple.
Olafsson is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krystian Olafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
James 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.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Olafsson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leom James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leom James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leom James!
Leom James was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Krystian Olafsson spoke after the fight, saying 'Much respect to my opponent, he was the better man tonight, Next time I will remove his soul from his body'.
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Event:
RFC 25: Born To Succeed
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Olafsson moves in looking to clinch but Josifov pushes him off.
Olafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Josifov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Krystian Olafsson has been cut.
Olafsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Josifov under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Manol Josifov has been cut.
Olafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Josifov lands a jab.
Josifov feints and then cracks Olafsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olafsson down.
Josifov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Olafsson misses with a hook
letting Josifov counter with a right hand.
Olafsson 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.
Olafsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Josifov's head.
Olafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Josifov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olafsson slips under a jab from Josifov.
Josifov swings widly with a right hand
and Olafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Josifov. #T1#
Josifov connects with an inside leg kick.
Olafsson slips a jab from Josifov.
Josifov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Olafsson's head.
Josifov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Josifov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Josifov.
Josifov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Josifov.
#KD#
Josifov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Olafsson sprawling to the canvas! Olafsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Josifov finish him?!
#CUT#
That has opened up Krystian Olafsson's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josifov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Olafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Josifov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#KD2#
Olafsson lands a left and a right that send Josifov crashing to the mat, dazed. Olafsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Josifov.
Josifov scores with a nice head shot.
Josifov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olafsson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Olafsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Josifov thows a body kick. Olafsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Olafsson misses with a body punch
and Josifov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olafsson throws an off balance right hand
and Josifov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Josifov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olafsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Olafsson looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Josifov. That's going to slow Olafsson down.
Olafsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Josifov counters with a nice body kick.
Josifov dips to his left and cracks Olafsson with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Josifov.
Josifov keeps Olafsson at a distance using the push kick.
Josifov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Olafsson takes a step back to recover.
Josifov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Josifov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Josifov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Olafsson.
Olafsson moves in looking to clinch but Josifov pushes him off.
Olafsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Josifov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Olafsson's calf.
Olafsson takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Krystian Olafsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Josifov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olafsson. That did some damage!#KD#
Josifov cracks Olafsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Olafsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Josifov finish him?
#ROC#
Olafsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josifov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Olafsson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Josifov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manol Josifov!
Manol Josifov retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Manol Josifov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Krystian Olafsson had this to say: 'Much respect to my opponent, he was the better man tonight, Next time I will remove his soul from his body'.
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Event:
RFC 22: Ready to Rumble
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Olafsson with a body shot.
Olafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olafsson swings widly with a right hand
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olafsson is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Olafsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Fighter jumps guard and drags Olafsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter is looking to stand up but Olafsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Olafsson postures up.
Fighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Olafsson stops Fighter from standing up.
Olafsson won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Olafsson postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olafsson is looking to clinch.
Fighter slips a straight right by Olafsson.
Olafsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Olafsson has been cut.#CL2#
Fighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olafsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fighter cracks Olafsson with a nice body shot.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Olafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Olafsson. #T2#
Fighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Fighter's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fighter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Fighter has picked Olafsson up - he's going for a ride! Fighter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter is nestled in close to Olafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olafsson is looking to improve his position.
Fighter trying to control from half guard but Olafsson is working away.
Nice strikes from Fighter there.
Olafsson is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter lands strikes from half guard.
Fighter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Olafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Olafsson taking some punishment here, with Fighter in his half guard. #T3#
Olafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fighter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fighter slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.#SUB#
Olafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fighter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fighter 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. #SUB#
Olafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter trying to control from half guard but Olafsson is working away.
Fighter is looking to advance position but Olafsson won't allow it. #T4#
Olafsson taking some punishment here, with Fighter in his half guard.
Fighter is stalling here. Olafsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fighter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Olafsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fighter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Olafsson is controlling him well.
Olafsson trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Olafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fighter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fighter can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Instant Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Olafsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olafsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olafsson there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Fighter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olafsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fighter is in Olafsson's guard.#SUB#
Olafsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fighter rolls with it to try and escape but Olafsson cranks on the arm and Fighter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krystian Olafsson!
As Krystian Olafsson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Much respect to my opponent, Im sure I will see him again'.
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Event:
RFC 16: Pay the Piper
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olafsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Olafsson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Olafsson!
Olafsson has given up his back here. Will Thompson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Thompson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Thompson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Olafsson is doing well to defend. Thompson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Olafsson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Thompson !
Ray Thompson is the new heavyweight champion!
Ray Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Krystian Olafsson had this to say: 'Much respect to my opponent, he was the better man tonight, Next time I will remove his soul from his body'.
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Event:
RFC 12.5: A Brave New World
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Olafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Tomas Schwarzwelder has been cut.
Olafsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olafsson misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Schwarzwelder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Olafsson finds it's way through Schwarzwelder's defenses.
Olafsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schwarzwelder.
Olafsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olafsson cracks Schwarzwelder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwarzwelder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Olafsson lunges at Schwarzwelder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schwarzwelder's hand.
Schwarzwelder drops his hands momentarily and Olafsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olafsson looks to land a combination but Schwarzwelder avoids it well.
Olafsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Olafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schwarzwelder! But no joy.
Olafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schwarzwelder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Olafsson throws a looping overhand right but Schwarzwelder ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Olafsson misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Olafsson. That snapped Schwarzwelder's head back.
Olafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwarzwelder is just out of range.
Olafsson throws a lazy right hand but Schwarzwelder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olafsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schwarzwelder.
Krystian Olafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olafsson throws out a loose jab but Schwarzwelder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarzwelder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwarzwelder doesn't seem bothered though.
Schwarzwelder looks winded!
Olafsson jabs Schwarzwelder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olafsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Schwarzwelder's head.#ROC#
Schwarzwelder is rocked!#T2#
Olafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schwarzwelder is still on wobbly legs! Can Olafsson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwarzwelder manages to avoid it.
Schwarzwelder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schwarzwelder seems to have recovered his senses.
Olafsson fakes the body blow, causing Schwarzwelder to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Schwarzwelder goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krystian Olafsson!
Krystian Olafsson retains his heavyweight title!
Tomas Schwarzwelder was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Event:
RFC 10: In The Zone
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Olafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beefcake throws a counter combo.
Olafsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Beefcake moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Beefcake has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Olafsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Olafsson wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Beefcake is looking for a choke. Olafsson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Olafsson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Beefcake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Beefcake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SU2#
Beefcake escapes and gets back to his feet.
Olafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Beefcake wants to clinch up but Olafsson keeps it at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Beefcake moves into range and clinches up with Olafsson.#TD2#
Beefcake has Olafsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beefcake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Olafsson tumbling to the mat - Beefcake dives into Olafsson's guard.
Olafsson is trying to control the position but Beefcake postures up.
Beefcake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Olafsson working for a triangle but Beefcake defends it easily.
#T3##SU2#
Beefcake stands and steps away. Olafsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Beefcake closes the distance and clinches.
Olafsson gets underhooks to prevent Beefcake's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Beefcake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beefcake is looking to advance position but Olafsson won't allow it.
Beefcake stalling.
Olafsson wants to improve his position but Beefcake is controlling well.
#T4#
Beefcake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Olafsson trying to hold on to Beefcake's head to control him but Beefcake postures up.
Beefcake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Beefcake decides to return to a standing position.
Beefcake throws a combination that misses
and Beefcake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Beefcake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Beefcake clinches up against the cage.
Olafsson is trying to break the clinch but Beefcake has him pressed against the cage.
Beefcake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olafsson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Beefcake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Olafsson is trying to keep an underhook but Beefcake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beefcake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olafsson defending well though.
Beefcake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olafsson defending well though. #SU2#
Beefcake stands up from half guard.
Olafsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beefcake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefcake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Beefcake is continuing to stall.
Beefcake throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Olafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beefcake passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Beefcake gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Olafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beefcake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beefcake tries to clinch up
and Olafsson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Beefcake or perhaps it was just good defense by Olafsson, which made it look bad.
Beefcake tries to clinch but Olafsson is having none of it.
Krystian Olafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olafsson scores with a nice strike.
Beefcake misses with a body punch
and Olafsson counters with a straight right hand.
Olafsson lands with a nice combination. Beefcake backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Beefcake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beefcake tries to pull guard but Olafsson won't allow it.
Krystian Olafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutus Beefcake.
A left hand lands to the body for Olafsson.
Beefcake is breathing heavily.#T3#
Beefcake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olafsson smiles and moves away.
Olafsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beefcake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beefcake fails with the takedown.
Olafsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beefcake. Beefcake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Olafsson does no damage.
Olafsson looks to land a combination. Beefcake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beefcake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Olafsson jabs at Beefcake's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Olafsson.
Olafsson cracks a nice hook into Beefcake's ribs.
Brutus Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olafsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Olafsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Beefcake moves forwards but Olafsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Beefcake is rocked!
Olafsson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Beefcake tumbling to the canvas! Olafsson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Beefcake was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krystian Olafsson!
Krystian Olafsson retains his heavyweight title!
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RFC 7: New Horizons
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Henery misses with a body shot
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henery misses with a hook to the body
and Olafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Olafsson dips to his left and cracks Henery with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Olafsson.
Henery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Krystian Olafsson has been cut.
Henery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Olafsson throws the left hand but Henery avoids the punch easily.
Henery misses with a hook. Olafsson ducked under it nicely.
Henery throws the left hand but Olafsson avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Olafsson misses.
Olafsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Olafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Henery's shoulder, as Henery tries to avoid the shot.
Jon Henery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henery throws an off balance right hand
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olafsson.
Olafsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Olafsson clobbers Henery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Henery takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henery throws out the jab.
Henery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olafsson.
Henery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olafsson throws a hook but Henery blocks it.
Olafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Henery seems unphased.
Henery throws a jab when Olafsson was well out of range.
Olafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henery scores with a jab to the body.
Olafsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Olafsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Henery misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olafsson misses the jab.
Olafsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Henery falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Henery backs off Olafsson throws a huge counter combo but Henery manages to avoid it all.
Henery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olafsson.
Henery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olafsson counters with a straight right hand.
Henery looks to score with a jab to the body but Olafsson is just out of range.
Henery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olafsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henery misses with a straight left.
Henery blocks a jab.
Henery throws a jab but it's blocked by Olafsson. #T3#
Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henery.
Henery moves in looking to clinch but Olafsson pushes him off.
Henery throws a one two combo.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Henery closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henery misses with a body shot.
A combination from Olafsson does no damage.
Henery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Henery tries to clinch up.
Henery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson avoids the body shot from Henery.
Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henery.
Olafsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olafsson.
Olafsson staying out of range there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henery throws a poor cross that misses
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Henery.
Henery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olafsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olafsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henery with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Olafsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olafsson looks to land a right hand but Henery moved out of range.
Henery throws a series of punches but Olafsson avoids them all with ease.
Olafsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Henery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Henery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henery tries to clinch but Olafsson is having none of it.
Henery misses with a double jab
and Olafsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Olafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson'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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Henery. Olafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Henery.
Henery scores with a jab to the head.
Olafsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olafsson misses with an uppercut
and Henery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olafsson thinking.
Henery misses with a body shot
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson slips a jab from Henery.
Olafsson catches Henery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henery misses with a series of wild punches.
Olafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henery backs up against the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henery might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henery.
Henery misses with a hook.#T1#
Olafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Henery misses.
Henery throws out a loose jab but Olafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henery ducks under a wild hook from Olafsson.
Olafsson tries to bum rush Henery with a series of wild strikes but Henery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henery is looking to counter the offense by Olafsson and move into the clinch.
Henery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henery throws an overhand right that lands on Olafsson's shoulder, as Olafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Henery misses the shot to the body.
Henery lands a really nice looking cross but Olafsson seems unphased.
Olafsson slips a jab and a cross from Henery.
Henery scores with a one two! Olafsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henery just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Olafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olafsson.
Henery jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Henery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Henery misses with a wild body shot.
Olafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henery.
Krystian Olafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Henery misses.
Krystian Olafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olafsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olafsson scrambles back to his feet.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Henery just misses with a punch to the body.
Henery misses with a two punch combination.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson blocks it.
Olafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Henery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olafsson throws a combination. Henery tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Olafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Henery throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olafsson scores with a jab. Henery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Olafsson.
Henery misses the body punch
and Olafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olafsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henery dodges the punch combination from Olafsson.
Henery misses with a few strikes there.
Henery throws out a loose jab but Olafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henery scores with a body shot.
Olafsson connects with a right hand. Henery shakes it off.
Henery throws a body punch but Olafsson moves out of range. #T4#
Olafsson misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henery swings for the body but Olafsson moves out of range.
Henery throws a body shot but no joy.
Olafsson staying out of range there.
As Henery backs off Olafsson throws a huge counter combo but Henery manages to avoid it all.
Henery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Henery misses.
Olafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olafsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Olafsson.
The crowd cheers as Olafsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henery doesn't seem phased though.
Olafsson catches Henery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henery swings for the body but Olafsson moves out of range.
#CL#
Henery closes the distance and pushes Olafsson back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Henery fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henery creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Jon Henery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson'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.
#R3#
Henery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Henery swinging wildly here.
Henery misses with a looping left.
Henery throws a body punch but Olafsson moves out of range.
Henery works Olafsson's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Olafsson both land. Nice combination.
Henery moves out of range as Olafsson strikes.
Henery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Olafsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Henery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henery tries to bum rush Olafsson with a series of wild strikes but Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olafsson throws a series of punches but Henery avoids them all with ease.
Olafsson connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henery. Olafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Olafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henery looks to land a combination but Olafsson avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henery swings widly with a right hand
and Olafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henery thinking.
Olafsson avoids the body shot from Henery.
Olafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henery misses the shot to the body.
Olafsson with a jab.
Olafsson throws a nice looking combination but Henery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Olafsson cracks Henery with a good jab.
Olafsson jabs Henery right on the nose. Henery blinks but takes it well.
Henery misses with a wild combination.
Olafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henery.
Olafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Henery misses with a wild body shot.
Olafsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olafsson ducks under a wild hook from Henery.
Olafsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henery throws a shot from downtown. Olafsson moves away and avoids it.
Henery throws a body punch but Olafsson moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Olafsson.
Olafsson stuns Henery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henery throws an overhand right that lands on Olafsson's shoulder, as Olafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Olafsson throws a one two combo.
Olafsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henery throws a series of strikes that have Olafsson backpedaling.
#T3#
Henery misses with a hook to the body
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henery looks to score with a jab to the body but Olafsson is just out of range.
Olafsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olafsson cracks a nice hook into Henery's ribs.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson blocks it.
Henery lands a really nice looking cross but Olafsson seems unphased.
Henery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olafsson staying out of range there.
Olafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henery.
Olafsson scores with a hook.
Henery missing with a left hand there. Olafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Henery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Olafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henery misses with a body shot.
Henery misses with a jab to the body
and Olafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henery.
A little jabbing left from Olafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olafsson throws out a loose jab but Henery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olafsson slips under a jab from Henery.
A nice side step and Olafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Olafsson scores with the left hand. Henery knows he should have avoided that one.
Henery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olafsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henery misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olafsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Olafsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Henery misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Henery. Beautiful body shot.
Olafsson cracks Henery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henery connects with a looping right hand.
Olafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henery slips under a jab.
Olafsson lands a nice hook to Henery's body. Henery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olafsson staying out of range there.
Olafsson is looking for the big counter here.
Henery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olafsson moves away.
Olafsson throws a right hand that Henery ducks under and follows up with a left that Henery also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Olafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olafsson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Henery throws a jab but it's blocked by Olafsson.
Henery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olafsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Olafsson cracks Henery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henery throws a lazy uppercut
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Henery.
Henery misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olafsson! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Henery. Those never looked like landing.
Henery tries to close the distance and clinch but Olafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Olafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Henery misses with a lunging right hand
and Olafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henery thuds a left hand into Olafsson's body.
Olafsson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olafsson!
Olafsson avoids the body shot from Henery.
Olafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Henery misses with a double jab.
Henery scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olafsson manages to avoid it.
Olafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henery.
Olafsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olafsson cracks a nice hook into Henery's ribs.
Henery listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Olafsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henery tries to clinch but Olafsson moves out of range.
Henery lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Olafsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henery connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olafsson scrambles back to his feet.
Olafsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olafsson looks to land a combination but Henery avoids it well.
Olafsson throws a right and a left that Henery avoids nicely.
Henery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henery catches Olafsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henery misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henery. Olafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olafsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henery back to the cage. Olafsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henery throws a poor cross that misses
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olafsson slips a jab and a cross from Henery.
Henery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Olafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Olafsson throws a hook to the side of Henery's head but Henery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henery takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Olafsson misses.
Olafsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Olafsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olafsson. Olafsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Henery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Olafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olafsson.
Olafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henery misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jon Henery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson's cut.
That's time! Henery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Olafsson throws out a loose jab but Henery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Henery.
Olafsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A shot to the body from Henery misses
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olafsson moves away.
Henery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henery takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Henery takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson throws out a counter right but Henery avoids it with no problem.
Henery throws a shot to the body.
Henery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henery throws a lazy right hand but Olafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Olafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henery jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Henery takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Henery closes the distance and clinches.
Olafsson is leaning against Henery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henery works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olafsson tries a body shot but Henery blocks it.
Henery can't find room to land a body shot as Olafsson controls the action.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olafsson.
Henery is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olafsson is keeping busy.
Olafsson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Olafsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Henery looks to land a combination but Olafsson avoids it well.
Henery throws a lazy uppercut
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henery misses with a left hand
and Olafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Olafsson.
A shot to the liver by Henery. Beautiful body shot.
Henery misses with a hook to the body
and Olafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olafsson misses with a two punch combination.
Olafsson missing with a left hand there. Henery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olafsson connects with a crisp jab.
Olafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Henery throws a hook but Olafsson avoids it easily.
Henery throws an off balance right hand
and Henery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henery backs up against the cage.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Olafsson throws a series of punches but Henery moves out of range.
Olafsson digs a good body shot into Henery's ribs.#CL#
Henery forces Olafsson back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olafsson.
Olafsson tries to work over Henery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henery.
A short body shot lands from Olafsson as the two fighters clinch.
Henery working aggressively here.
#BC#
Henery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henery misses with a shot to the body
and Olafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Henery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olafsson misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Olafsson jabs Henery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olafsson moves out of range as Henery strikes.
Henery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henery misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Olafsson.
Henery misses with a body shot.
Henery lands a jab to Olafsson's midsection.
Henery swinging wildly here.
Henery throws a jab but it's blocked by Olafsson.
Henery swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Olafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Henery seems unphased.
Henery slips under a jab.
It looked like Henery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Olafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olafsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Olafsson!
Krystian Olafsson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Gorman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olafsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorman moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Olafsson. No joy for Gorman on that attempt.
Olafsson scores with a one two! Gorman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gorman falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Olafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Olafsson misses with an uppercut.
Gorman throws a shot from downtown. Olafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gorman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Gorman has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Olafsson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Gorman manages to break the clinch.
Gorman punishes Olafsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olafsson is fending him off so far but Gorman persists. Nope, Olafsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Krystian Olafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gorman. Those never looked like landing.
Gorman dodges the punch combination from Olafsson.
Gorman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olafsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorman tries to bum rush Olafsson with a series of wild strikes but Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olafsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gorman misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Gorman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olafsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorman.
Olafsson lands with a right to the head.
Gorman prevents a body shot from Olafsson.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olafsson avoids it.
Gorman lands a shoulder strike.
Olafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gorman controls the action.
Gorman keeps control of Olafsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Gorman.
#T2#
Olafsson takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Gorman lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorman digs a right hand underneath Olafsson's ribcage. Olafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olafsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gorman controls the action.
Olafsson tries to work over Gorman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olafsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gorman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gorman misses with a knee to the head.
Olafsson tries a body shot but Gorman blocks it.
#BC2#
Gorman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olafsson connects with a jab.
Olafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Olafsson scores with a nice strike.
Olafsson dodges the punch combination from Gorman.
No joy there for Gorman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gorman connects with a right hand. Olafsson shakes it off.
No joy there for Olafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melvin Gorman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olafsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Olafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorman circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorman is looking for the big counter here.
Olafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gorman counters with a one-two to the body.
Gorman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gorman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olafsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olafsson throws a combination. Gorman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gorman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Gorman moves into the clinch.#T4#
Gorman tries to land a knee to the head but Olafsson blocks with his arms.
Gorman prevents a body shot from Olafsson.
Olafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olafsson tries to throw a body punch but Gorman avoids it by throwing Olafsson back against the cage.
Olafsson misses with a body punch.
Olafsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorman trying to land knees to the body.
Olafsson blocking some punches.
Olafsson tries to throw a body punch but Gorman avoids it by throwing Olafsson back against the cage.
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Gorman.
Olafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorman trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gorman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gorman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Olafsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Gorman clinches up against the cage.
Gorman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gorman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gorman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Olafsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorman missing with knees to the body.
Olafsson working aggressively here.
Olafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gorman controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olafsson tries to work over Gorman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Gorman.
#T1#
Gorman blocks a body shot from Olafsson.
Gorman lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gorman on the inside.
Olafsson is leaning against Gorman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorman's elbow.
Melvin Gorman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gorman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gorman.
Gorman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olafsson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Gorman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olafsson throws a series of strikes that have Gorman backpedaling.
Krystian Olafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorman misses with the combination.
Olafsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gorman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorman fails with a takedown attempt.
Krystian Olafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Gorman.
Olafsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gorman tries to clinch but Olafsson is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olafsson. Gorman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olafsson connects with the punch.
Olafsson lands a nice shot that snaps Gorman's head back.
Gorman slips under a jab from Olafsson.
Olafsson dodges the punch combination from Gorman.
Olafsson misses with a double jab.
Gorman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Olafsson. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Olafsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Olafsson.
Gorman tries to bum rush Olafsson with a series of wild strikes but Olafsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olafsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gorman throws a jab when Olafsson was well out of range.
Olafsson is looking for a counter combo.
Olafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorman.
Gorman works on Olafsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Olafsson fails to land.
Olafsson is trying to push Gorman away but Gorman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gorman pushes Olafsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorman's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Olafsson as the two fighters clinch.
Olafsson tries a body shot but Gorman blocks it.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Olafsson - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Gorman breaks from the clinch.
Gorman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gorman drives through and clinches with Olafsson against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gorman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gorman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Olafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olafsson misses with a double jab.
Gorman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Olafsson misses its target.#CL2#
Gorman clinches up with Olafsson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gorman breaks from the clinch.
Gorman slips a straight right by Olafsson.
Gorman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Melvin Gorman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Gorman. Those never looked like landing.
Olafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorman slips a jab and a cross from Olafsson.
Olafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Olafsson misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Olafsson coming out on top.
Gorman tries a low kick but Olafsson avoids it.
Olafsson looks to land a right hand but Gorman moved out of range.
A nice side step and Gorman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Olafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olafsson.
Olafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gorman's shoulder, as Gorman tries to avoid the shot.
Gorman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olafsson.
Olafsson misses with a combination
and Gorman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Olafsson moves out of range of the body kick from Gorman.
Olafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorman.
Olafsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gorman throws a right and a left that Olafsson avoids nicely.
Olafsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gorman swats away the attempt to clinch by Olafsson.
Olafsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Olafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Gorman misses
and Olafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorman lands with a shot to the body.
Olafsson throws a shot from downtown. Gorman moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Olafsson misses its intended target.
Olafsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2##CL2#
Gorman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Gorman manages to break the clinch.
Gorman is looking to clinch but Olafsson is avoiding it.
Olafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olafsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gorman tries to clinch but Olafsson moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorman prevents a body shot from Olafsson.
Olafsson tries to work over Gorman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Gorman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Gorman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olafsson dodges the punch combination from Gorman.
Gorman scores with a one two! Olafsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gorman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorman moves away from the strike by Olafsson.
Olafsson thuds his right hand into Gorman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gorman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gorman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Gorman rushes Olafsson and presses him up against the cage.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Olafsson can't find room to land a body shot as Gorman controls the action.
Gorman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gorman lands with a light punch inside.
Gorman blocks a body shot from Olafsson. #BC2#
Gorman manages to break the clinch.
Gorman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Olafsson.
Olafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olafsson misses with a straight left.
Gorman throws out a counter right but Olafsson avoids it with no problem.
Gorman dodges the punch combination from Olafsson.
Gorman misses with a hook.
Olafsson throws a big counter combination but Gorman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Krystian Olafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Gorman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Gorman.
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 Krystian Olafsson.
I think Gorman 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Gorman!
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