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Event:
KOFC 52 - Out vs Kovalev
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Columbo avoids a kick to the body.
Columbo shoots and misses
and Potamus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Potamus gets tackled into the cage by Columbo. Columbo maintains the clinch.
Potamus throws a head punch that misses.
Columbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potamus working aggressively here.
Columbo goes for a takedown attempt but Potamus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Columbo or perhaps it was just good defense by Potamus, which made it look bad.
Hippo Potamus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Columbo.
Columbo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potamus circles away.
Potamus throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Columbo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Potamus! #SUB2#
Columbo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potamus has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Potamus prevents Columbo from improving position. #SUB2#
Columbo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potamus's coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Columbo trying to control the action but Potamus is working from the bottom.
Potamus is looking to regain half guard here but Columbo keeps moving and retains side control.
Potamus prevents Columbo from improving position.
Potamus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Columbo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Potamus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Columbo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Potamus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Columbo tries to control but Potamus wriggling away. #SUB2#
Columbo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Columbo looking to secure an arm triangle but Potamus defends it well.
Columbo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Columbo wants to control the pace but Potamus is squirming around nicely.
Columbo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Potamus tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Columbo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Potamus is looking to escape.
Potamus is trying to escape the mount but Columbo keeps good control and instead manages to take Potamus's back.
Columbo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Columbo 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.
Potamus trying to control the action but Columbo just sinks the hooks in.
Potamus tries to break free.
#T4##SUB2#
Columbo looking for the RNC.
Potamus staying busy and making it hard for Columbo to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Columbo looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Columbo looking for the choke from the back.
Potamus breaks Columbo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Columbo is trying to keep Potamus in close.
Columbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potamus is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potamus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Columbo 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#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Potamus.
Columbo throws an off balance right hand
and Potamus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potamus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Columbo if he has to take too many more of those.
Columbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Columbo shoots and misses
and Potamus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potamus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potamus throws out a loose jab but Columbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Columbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potamus defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potamus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Columbo is looking to clinch but Potamus is avoiding it.
Potamus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Potamus is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Columbo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Columbo taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Potamus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Columbo jumps guard.
Potamus trying to control but Columbo is working from the bottom.
Potamus controlling from the top position.
Columbo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potamus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Columbo is fighting to break Potamus's control of his arms but Potamus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Columbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potamus is keeping the position for now. #T2##SU2#
Columbo stands and steps away. Potamus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Potamus as Columbo shoots in.
Hippo Potamus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Columbo.
Columbo shoots in looking for a takedown but Potamus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Columbo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Columbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Hippo Potamus is winning the standup battle so far.
Potamus throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Columbo counters with a shoot takedown. Potamus fights it but they end up in guard.
Columbo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Columbo.#T3#
Potamus pulls Columbo in to control the position.
Columbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potamus is keeping the position for now.
Columbo trying to control but Potamus is working from the bottom.
Potamus wants to stand but Columbo is controlling the position.
Columbo passes into half guard.
Columbo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Columbo is working for a submission of some sort.
Potamus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potamus is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potamus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Columbo wants to pass the guard but Potamus is defending well.
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 Hippo Potamus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Potamus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Columbo passes Potamus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Potamus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Columbo trying to control the action but Potamus is working from the bottom.
Potamus tries to roll over but Columbo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbo is keen to just control but Potamus is a slippery customer.
Columbo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Columbo is trying to control. Potamus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Columbo controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Columbo is trying to work for a kimura but Potamus is defending well.
Potamus is staying active underneath Columbo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Potamus wants to control but Columbo is keeping busy.
Columbo is taking a breather. Potamus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Columbo uses his free foot to push down on Potamus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Potamus.
Columbo takes Potamus's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Potamus is in trouble. #T2#
Columbo is hanging on to Potamus's back as he tries to escape.
Potamus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Columbo's guard. Nice work there by Potamus.
Columbo has Potamus pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Potamus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Columbo looking for a sweep. Not yet Columbo, not yet. #T3#
Potamus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Columbo has his hands on Potamus's head, controlling the position.
Columbo controls Potamus momentarily but Potamus frees himself.
Franco Columbo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potamus preventing the sweep.
Potamus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Columbo keeping moving, preventing Potamus from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Columbo wants to sweep here but Potamus controlling him for the moment.
Columbo being controlled here, momentarily.
Columbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potamus tries to bum rush Columbo with a series of wild strikes but Columbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hippo Potamus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Columbo feints and as Potamus raises his hands in defense, Columbo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Potamus is looking to stand back up but Columbo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Potamus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hippo Potamus showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hippo Potamus!
Hippo Potamus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KOFC 46 - Vandalay vs Dux
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Halfhand lands a big uppercut and Columbo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Columbo looks OK. Halfhand waves Columbo back to his feet!#ROC#
Columbo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Franco Columbo has been cut.
Qhorin Halfhand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halfhand goes for a small jab and connects. Now Halfhand goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Columbo stumbles back but Halfhand runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Columbo to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Columbo will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Qhorin Halfhand!
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Event:
KOFC 34 - Brandao vs Coleman
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Columbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Columbo ducks under a wild hook from McBreezer.
Columbo wants to clinch.
Columbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBreezer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for McBreezer. That snapped Columbo's head back.
McBreezer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Columbo doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Columbo has closed the distance and engaged McBreezer in a clinch.
McBreezer scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBreezer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McBreezer throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbo.
McBreezer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McBreezer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McBreezer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Columbo missing with knees to the body.
McBreezer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from McBreezer. #ROC#
Columbo is rocked!
McBreezer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Columbo with a big uppercut! Columbo tries to clinch up but McBreezer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Columbo to the mat! Columbo covers up and McBreezer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krease McBreezer!
A relieved looking Krease McBreezer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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