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Event:
ABW 56 Vasara - Swift Jr
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Douglas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kornik.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Kornik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kornik 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.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kornik.
A lazy left from Douglas finds it's target.
Kornik has a takedown stuffed.
Douglas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Douglas looks to land a combination but Kornik avoids it well.
Kornik misses with a takedown
and Douglas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lenny Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas throws a shot from downtown. Kornik moves away and avoids it.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kornik has time to react.#TD2#
Kornik gets a double leg takedown into Douglas's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kornik lands a couple of elbows.
Kornik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kornik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Douglas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kornik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douglas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Kornik from controlling successfully.
Kornik is looking to work some ground and pound but Douglas has wrist control.
Kornik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kornik cracks Douglas with a solid left hand.
Douglas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kornik is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Douglas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Douglas managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Kornik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kornik tries for a takedown but Douglas circles away easily
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kornik fails with the takedown
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kornik shoots in looking for a takedown. Douglas tries to sprawl out of it but Kornik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Douglas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Douglas leaves Kornik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Douglas scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Kornik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Douglas is looking to get back to is feet but Kornik passes into side control.
Douglas tries to bench press Kornik off him but Kornik keeps the position.
Kornik working the head and body with strikes.
Kornik grinds an elbow into Douglas's temple. #SUB2#
Kornik is trying to get an arm triangle but Douglas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kornik working the head with strikes.
Douglas is letting Kornik control him for a moment.
Kornik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Douglas to see if he's OK.#T4#
Douglas holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kornik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Douglas is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas wants to control but Kornik postures up.
Douglas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kornik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Douglas is pressing down on Kornik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Douglas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kornik is in close to Douglas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kornik trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Douglas 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#
Kornik connects with the punch.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.
Douglas lands a slapping body shot.
Douglas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Douglas tries to move into range but Kornik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Kornik with that takedown attempt.
Douglas tries to work over Kornik's front leg with a kick but Kornik checks it.
Kornik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Douglas defends well and Kornik ends up having to push Douglas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Douglas misses.
Kornik shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well.
Lenny Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Kornik dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
#T1#
Kornik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kornik manages to avoid it.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Kornik slips the punch.
Kornik shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well.
It looked like Douglas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot by Douglas.
Douglas throws a front kick aimed at Kornik's knee but Kornik avoids it well.
Lenny Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kornik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Douglas is trying to defend but Kornik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Douglas is holding on to half guard well.
Douglas tries to get to full guard but Kornik has control of the leg. #T2#
Douglas controlling the position for now.
Douglas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas has his hands on Kornik's head, controlling the position.
Kornik throws a big elbow that misses.
Kornik trying to control the position from guard on top but Douglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas has his hands on Kornik's head, controlling the position.
Artur Kornik has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Douglas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kornik's guard. #REVR#
Douglas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kornik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kornik, not yet.
Kornik is pulling down on Douglas's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglas, at least for the moment.
Douglas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kornik holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kornik working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kornik takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Kornik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kornik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Douglas as he jumps to the side.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Douglas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Douglas lands a left and a right that send Kornik crashing to the mat, dazed. Douglas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kornik is rocked!
Kornik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kornik is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Douglas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Kornik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Douglas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas manages to get back to half guard.
Kornik seems to have recovered his senses.
Douglas wants to control but Kornik is keeping busy.
Douglas tries to kick Kornik off but Kornik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kornik is stalling here. Douglas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kornik seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Douglas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Douglas controls the position.
Douglas moves into full mount!
Douglas content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Douglas has control of Kornik's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kornik regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kornik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kornik is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Douglas in particular looking to stall.
Kornik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Douglas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lenny Douglas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kornik tries to get to full guard but Douglas has control of the leg.
Kornik is trying to control but can't.
Douglas controlling the action here.
Kornik wants to improve his position but Douglas is controlling well.
Kornik is trying is best to control the position here.
Kornik manages to get to full guard.
Douglas controlling from the top position. #T3#
Douglas stopping the sweep attempt from Kornik.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lenny Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kornik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kornik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Kornik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Douglas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Kornik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Douglas.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
Douglas clobbers Kornik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kornik.
Lenny Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
Douglas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kornik.
Kornik has his takedown stuffed
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kornik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Douglas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kornik is in Douglas's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kornik won't allow Douglas to sweep him here.
Douglas has momentary wrist control but Kornik slips an elbow through the middle.
Artur Kornik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas controlling Kornik's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Douglas, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Douglas!
During a confident post fight interview, Lenny Douglas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ABW 47 Athanas - Bush
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Heughan is looking to clinch but Kornik is avoiding it.
Kornik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kornik keeps the fight on the outside.
Heughan wants to clinch but Kornik slips to the side
and Kornik counters with a three punch combo that has Heughan backing up. Heughan nods at Kornik to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Heughan moves into the clinch.
Kornik jumps guard but Heughan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kornik swings wildly with an uppercut but Heughan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kornik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heughan smiles and moves away.
Kornik shoots in looking for a takedown but Heughan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kornik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott Heughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
Heughan wants to clinch but Kornik slips to the side
and Kornik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Heughan moves into the clinch.
Kornik wants to take the fight to the mat but Heughan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kornik wants to take the fight to the mat but Heughan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heughan misses with an elbow strike.
Heughan tries to work over Kornik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kornik 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.
Kornik swings wildly with an uppercut but Heughan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kornik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heughan prevents it.
Heughan misses with an elbow strike.
Kornik is looking for a takedown.
Kornik can't get the takedown.
Heughan tries a body shot but Kornik blocks it.
Heughan throws an elbow that misses.
Kornik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heughan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kornik avoids a wild elbow strike from Heughan.
Kornik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heughan keeps control of Kornik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Kornik pulls guard. #SUB2#
Heughan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kornik pulls Heughan in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Heughan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Heughan postures up.
Kornik pulls Heughan in close to his closed guard and prevents Heughan from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Kornik has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Heughan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heughan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kornik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heughan gets underhooks to prevent Kornik's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Kornik has Heughan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heughan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kornik jumps guard but Heughan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heughan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kornik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heughan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kornik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heughan after a bit of a struggle.
Kornik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heughan walks away with a smile on his face. Kornik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heughan tries to clinch but Kornik moves away
and Kornik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heughan thinking.
Heughan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kornik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott Heughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kornik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heughan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Heughan gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kornik pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kornik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kornik won't allow Heughan to sweep him here.
Kornik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kornik stops Heughan from standing up.
Kornik trying to control the position from guard on top but Heughan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kornik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kornik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heughan's head.
Kornik postures up.
Kornik landing some decent shots from guard.
Kornik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kornik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kornik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Kornik 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#
Kornik shoots in for a double leg but Heughan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kornik shoots in but no luck this time.
Heughan tries to clinch up but Kornik circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kornik. That snapped Heughan's head back.
Kornik shoots in but Heughan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott Heughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
Heughan wants to clinch up but Kornik keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Heughan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kornik, pushing him back against the cage.
Kornik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heughan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kornik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott Heughan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heughan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kornik jumps guard but Heughan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heughan prevents the takedown attempt.
Heughan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heughan stops a takedown attempt from Kornik.
#TD2#
Kornik has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Heughan regains guard immediately.
Kornik is working Heughan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Heughan is trying to control the position but Kornik postures up.
Kornik postures up and lands a big shot to Heughan's brow.
Heughan wants to sweep here but Kornik controlling him for the moment.
Kornik advances position into side control!
Kornik looks up at the clock and then as Heughan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kornik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heughan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kornik connects with a decent elbow.
Heughan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Heughan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heughan tries to get out of the position.
Heughan tries to bench press Kornik off him but Kornik keeps the position.
Heughan is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Kornik grinds an elbow into Heughan's temple.
Kornik grinds an elbow into Heughan's temple. #ROC2#
Heughan is rocked!
Kornik landing strikes.
Oh Heughan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kornik on the ground.
Kornik cracks Heughan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kornik immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Heughan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kornik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Kornik!
Artur Kornik decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ABW 39
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kornik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kornik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mouse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mouse is not content to let Kornik control the position.
Mouse regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Mouse has his foot on Kornik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kornik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mouse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kornik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kornik tries to free his leg and advance position but Mouse is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mouse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kornik is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kornik's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Mouse has his foot on Kornik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kornik works his way back into a safe position though.
Kornik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Mouse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kornik defends well.
Mouse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kornik chips away with some ground and pound.
Mouse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kornik manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kornik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kornik is controlling Mouse's posture.
Kornik trying to keep a closed guard but Mouse is proving a slippery customer.
Mouse stays in close to Kornik's body and controls the position.
Kornik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Kornik has wrist control.
Mouse trying to control but Kornik is working from the bottom.
Mouse prevents Kornik from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Kornik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kornik working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Mouse has gone for a leg lock! Kornik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mouse's guard.#REVB#
Kornik with a nice head shot there.
Kornik being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Mouse working for a triangle but Kornik defends it easily.
Kornik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kornik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mouse is trying to keep Kornik in close.
#T3#
Kornik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mouse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mouse tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Mouse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kornik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mouse is tightening it up a little... Kornik has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kornik reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kornik taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mouse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danger Mouse!
A relieved looking Danger Mouse 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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Event:
Angry Birds War 26
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Viv darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kornik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viv.
We've been hearing that Viv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kornik tries to kick Viv off but Viv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kornik is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kornik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of Kornik's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kornik's head.
Kornik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viv.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kornik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Viv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kornik's head.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kornik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Kornik pushes Viv off and gets back to his feet.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornik pinned against the cage. Kornik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kornik thuds a left hand into Viv's body.#TD#
Viv gets a double leg takedown into Kornik's guard.
Viv postures up in Kornik's guard and throws a big left but Kornik blocks it.
Kornik wants to stand but Viv is controlling the position.
Kornik has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv stands and throws Kornik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kornik tries to escape but Viv is in control.
Viv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viv throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet but Viv drags him back down.
Kornik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kornik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Viv.
Viv tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Viv misses with the ground and pound.
Kornik dodges the ground and pound from Viv.
Kornik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Viv asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Viv throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Viv sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kornik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kornik is trying to get back to his feet.
Viv tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Viv working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Viv is putting a hurting on Kornik here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Viv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kornik parries the strikes from Viv easily there. Viv is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kornik to escape.
Viv landing strikes.
Kornik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Viv.
Kornik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Kornik bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice shot lands for Kornik.#T4#
Viv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kornik counters with a left to the body.
Viv misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kornik.
Kornik has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kornik counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.
Kornik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Viv with a body shot.
Kornik throws out a powerful jab.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kornik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Kornik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kornik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viv is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kornik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kornik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kornik is looking to take a break and control but Viv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chosu Viv will probably get the nod.
That's time! Viv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kornik shoots in and bounces Viv off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viv wants to stand but Kornik is controlling the position.
Viv keeping moving, preventing Kornik from controlling successfully.
Viv wants to stand and escape but Kornik is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Viv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv wants to stand but Kornik is controlling the position.
Kornik content to stall in guard here.
Kornik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Kornik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viv striking off his back.
Viv thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kornik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artur Kornik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kornik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Kornik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kornik throws a good cross that connects.
Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kornik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kornik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viv has time to react.#T2##TD#
Viv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Kornik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Viv keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kornik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kornik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kornik sprawls well. Kornik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Kornik lands a jab.
Viv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Viv goes for a double leg but Kornik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kornik continues to drive forward.#TD#
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Kornik is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Kornik's guard.#ES2#
Kornik pushes Viv off and scrambles back to his feet.
Viv takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kornik dips to his left and cracks Viv with an uppercut!
Kornik lands the left hand.
Kornik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viv momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kornik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kornik lands in his opponent's guard.
Viv trying to keep a closed guard but Kornik is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Kornik gets to his feet. Viv looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viv fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Viv shoots in and drives through. Kornik sprawls well.
Kornik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kornik closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Kornik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viv's guard.#ES#
Viv has his feet on Kornik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Kornik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viv to the mat! Viv manages to get full guard.
Viv is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kornik is controlling him.
Kornik tries to free his leg and advance position but Viv is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Viv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kornik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kornik is working Viv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Kornik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Kornik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kornik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viv's guard.#SUB#
Viv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kornik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viv is keeping the position for now.
Viv is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chosu Viv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kornik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kornik won't allow Viv to get back to his feet.
Kornik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kornik stops Viv from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##TD#
Viv feints and as Kornik raises his hands in defense, Viv changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viv stops Kornik from standing up.
Kornik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet but Viv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viv trying to control the position from guard on top but Kornik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kornik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kornik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Kornik pushes Viv off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kornik feints and as Viv raises his hands in defense, Kornik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Viv has his feet on Kornik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornik pinned against the cage. Kornik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kornik works over Viv's head and body with a nice combination.
Viv takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Viv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Kornik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Kornik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Viv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kornik lands with a right hand.
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Kornik gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kornik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv fails with the takedown
and Kornik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viv fails to land with a series of punches.
Viv takes one to the chin there.
Kornik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viv changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kornik connects with a looping right hand.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kornik counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Kornik - just one landing.
Kornik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kornik counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Viv looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kornik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kornik slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Kornik looking to score a takedown here. Viv is defending well but Kornik drives through and ends up in Viv's guard.
Kornik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Viv wants to stand and escape but Kornik is having none of it.
Kornik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Kornik stands up from Viv's guard - Kornik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Viv takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Kornik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kornik 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Kornik!
Artur Kornik tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 18
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Kornik throws a body punch but Kieboom moves out of range.
Kieboom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Kieboom misses.
Kornik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kieboom.
Kieboom looks to throw the jab but Kornik is out of range.
Kieboom throws a leg kick which misses Kornik's front leg but catches the back leg as Kornik tries to avoid it.
Kornik moves out of range of the body kick.
Kornik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kornik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kieboom.
Nice takedown defense from Kieboom. No joy for Kornik on that attempt.
Kieboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kieboom staying out of range there.
Kornik misses with a hook.
Kieboom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kieboom ducks under a wild hook from Kornik.
Kieboom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Kieboom scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kornik misses the target.
Kieboom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forrest Kieboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kornik avoids a kick to the body.
Kornik throws out a counter right but Kieboom avoids it with no problem.
Kornik takes one on the button.
Kornik 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.
Kieboom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kieboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kieboom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kornik counters with a series of strikes. Kieboom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kieboom throws a shot from downtown. Kornik moves away and avoids it.
Kornik shoots in for a takedown but Kieboom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kieboom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Kornik blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Kieboom misses
and Kornik counters with a straight right hand.
Kieboom scores with a spinning back kick!
Kieboom swings for the body but Kornik moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kornik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kieboom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kieboom slips under a jab.
Kieboom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Kieboom thumps Kornik with a low kick.
Kieboom is looking to slow Kornik down with leg kicks.
Kornik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kieboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kornik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Kieboom misses
and Kieboom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kornik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kieboom.
Forrest Kieboom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kieboom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left lands for Kornik.
Kieboom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kornik is just out of range.
It seemed like Kornik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kornik shoots in but no luck this time.
Forrest Kieboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
Kieboom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kieboom backs off Kornik throws a huge counter combo but Kieboom manages to avoid it all.
Kieboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Kieboom.
Kieboom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kornik 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.
Kieboom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korniks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kornik has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kornik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kornik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kieboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kieboom wants to slow Kornik down by chopping away at his legs.
Kornik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kieboom is looking to score with low kicks.
Kieboom throws a chopping leg kick but Kornik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Kornik misses.
Kieboom throws out a loose jab but Kornik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kornik throws out a counter right but Kieboom avoids it with no problem.
Kornik throws a hook to the side of Kieboom's head but Kieboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kieboom throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Kornik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kieboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kornik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kieboom sprawls well. Kieboom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kornik gets slowly back to his feet.
As Kornik looks to move away, Kieboom throws a big counter combo but Kornik just gets out of the way.#T4#
Kieboom throws a wild body kick that Kornik sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kieboom misses with the body kick
letting Kornik counter with a right hand.
Kieboom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kornik.
Kornik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kornik slips under a jab from Kieboom.
Kornik shoots in but Kieboom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Kieboom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kieboom misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Kieboom. No joy for Kornik on that attempt.
Kieboom misses with a low kick.
Kornik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kieboom.
Kornik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Kieboom 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#
Kieboom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kornik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kornik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kieboom moves out of range as Kornik strikes.
Kieboom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kornik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kieboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kieboom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kornik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kieboom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kornik.
Kornik closes the distance and clinches up with Kieboom, looking for a takedown. Kornik pushes Kieboom against the cage but Kieboom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kieboom throws a low kick but Kornik avoids it.
Kieboom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kornik can do to turn this around?
Kieboom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kieboom scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kieboom looks for the body kick but Kornik saw that one coming.
Kieboom throws a leg kick
and Kornik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kieboom thinking.
Kieboom throws a wild body kick that Kornik sees coming a mile off.
Forrest Kieboom is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Kieboom.
Kieboom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Kieboom takes a swing at Kornik's ribcage but misses.
Kornik looks for a takedown but Kieboom sprawls well.
Forrest Kieboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
Kornik tries for a takedown but Kieboom circles away easily
and Kornik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kieboom with a hook.
Kieboom throws a leg kick but Kornik moved away.
Kornik checks a low kick from Kieboom.
Kieboom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kieboom throws a wild body kick that Kornik sees coming a mile off.
Kornik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kieboom.
Jab, jab by Kieboom - just one landing.
Kieboom with a nice cross.#ROC#
Kornik is rocked!
Kornik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Kornik looks for a takedown but Kieboom sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kieboom connects with a right hand. Kornik shakes it off.
Kornik is still on wobbly legs! Can Kieboom finish him?
Kieboom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kieboom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kornik seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Kieboom gets caught flat footed, as Kornik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kieboom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kornik trying to control but Kieboom is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kieboom trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kieboom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Kieboom tries to free his leg and advance position but Kornik is retaining full guard.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet but Kieboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kieboom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kieboom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kornik is looking to stand up but Kieboom isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kornik checks a low kick from Kieboom.
Kieboom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kieboom avoids the body shot from Kornik.
Kieboom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Kieboom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kieboom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kornik is able to avoid easily.
Kieboom throws a lazy right hand but Kornik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kornik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kieboom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kieboom looks to land a body kick but Kornik moved away.
Kieboom throws a wild body kick that Kornik sees coming a mile off.
Kieboom thows a leg kick but Kornik checks it
and Kornik counters with a straight right hand.
Kieboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kieboom.
Kornik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kieboom misses with a hook
and Kornik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Kornik.
Kornik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kieboom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kornik just manages to avoid it.
No luck for Kornik with that takedown attempt.
Kieboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Kieboom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kornik counters with a nice uppercut.
Kieboom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kornik defends it nicely.
Kieboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kieboom.
Kieboom thows a leg kick but Kornik checks it
and Kornik counters with a stiff right hand.
Kornik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kieboom slips a jab from Kornik.
Kieboom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kornik scores with a nice strike.
Kieboom throws a body kick that misses.
Kieboom looks to throw the jab but Kornik is out of range.
Kornik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kieboom.
Forrest Kieboom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##TD2#
Kornik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kornik working the ground and pound.
Kieboom regains half guard.
Kornik is trying to control. Kieboom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kieboom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kieboom.
Kieboom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kieboom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Kornik wants to control from the top but Kieboom keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kieboom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kornik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kieboom is looking to clinch but Kornik is avoiding it.
Kornik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kieboom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kornik moves out of range of the leg kick from Kieboom.#CL#
Kieboom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kornik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Kieboom.
Kieboom pushes off an throws an elbow but Kornik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kornik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kieboom keeps control of Kornik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kornik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kornik looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Kieboom. #CUT#
It looks like Artur Kornik has been cut.
Kieboom prevents Kornik from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Kornik breaks from the clinch.
Kornik misses with a low kick as Kieboom jumps back.
Kieboom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Artur Kornik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kornik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Kornik.
I think Kieboom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Kieboom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Signal throws a looping overhand right but Garbrand ducks down to avoid it.
Garbrand looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Signal gets a clinch.
Signal stalling in the clinch.
Garbrand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Signal prevents Garbrand from breaking the clinch.
Garbrand is trying to break free.#TD#
Signal lands a takedown into guard.
Garbrand is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Signal dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Signal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garbrand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Garbrand throws Signal to one side and escapes!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garbrand enables Signal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garbrand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Garbrand uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Signal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Garbrand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Garbrand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Signal on the side of the head.
Garbrand's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garbrand duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbrand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Signal misses
and Garbrand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Signal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Garbrand sneaks out the side door and pushes Signal away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Garbrand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garbrand lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Signal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garbrand's half guard.
Signal is breathing heavily.#T2#
Garbrand is not content to let Signal control the position.
Garbrand is trying to stand up here but Signal is controlling him well.
Garbrand pushes Signal off but Signal dives into side control.
Garbrand wants to get back to his feet but Signal drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Signal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garbrand is not content to let Signal control the position.
Garbrand pushes Signal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Signal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Garbrand prevents Signal from moving into mount. #ES2#
Garbrand throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Signal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbrand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbrand stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garbrand wants it to stay on the feet.
Garbrand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Signal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garbrand!
Signal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garbrand's legs. #SU#
Signal decides to stand back up. #T4#
Garbrand connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbrand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbrand scores with a nice head shot.
Signal throws a sloppy body shot
and Garbrand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Signal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garbrand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garbrand digs a good body shot into Signal's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Danga de danga de dang - Garbrand scores with a four punch combination!
Signal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garbrand throws a series of strikes that have Signal backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbrand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garbrand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garbrand closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Signal walks into a straight right hand from Garbrand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Garbrand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Signal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Garbrand to counter with a crisp jab.
Signal misses with a takedown
and Garbrand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Signal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garbrand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Signal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garbrand misses with a leg kick.
Garbrand swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrand throws a right hand that Signal ducks under and follows up with a left that Signal also avoids with ease.
Cody Garbrand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbrand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Signal tries to move into range but Garbrand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Garbrand coming out on top.
Signal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A cross from Garbrand lands.
Signal throws a front kick aimed at Garbrand's knee but Garbrand avoids it well.
Garbrand scores with a hook.
Garbrand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Signal. That did some damage!
Garbrand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbrand scores with a body shot.
Signal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Signal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbrand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Signal shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fist Signal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Signal shoots and misses
enabling Garbrand to counter with a crisp jab.
Signal moves forwards but Garbrand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Signal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garbrand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garbrand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Signal fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A jab lands there for Garbrand.
Signal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Signal takes one to the side of the head.
Signal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Signal tries to clinch there but Garbrand circles away.
Garbrand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Signal misses with a takedown
and Garbrand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbrand scores with a jab. Signal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garbrand feints a jab promting Signal to slip. Garbrand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Signal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Garbrand cracks Signal with a good jab.#T3#
Signal moves forwards but Garbrand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Signal avoids a kick to the body.
Garbrand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Signal doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Signal is defended easily by Garbrand.
It seemed like Garbrand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Signal takes one on the button.
Garbrand jabs Signal right on the nose. Signal blinks but takes it well.
Garbrand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbrand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Signals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garbrand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Signal. Signal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Garbrand throws out a powerful jab.
Signal shoots in looking for a takedown. Garbrand tries to sprawl out of it but Signal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garbrand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Signal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbrand scores with a nice head shot.
Signal walks into a stiff left hand from Garbrand.
Fist Signal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garbrand digs a good hook to Signal's body.
A jab from Garbrand finds it's way through Signal's defenses.
Garbrand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garbrand connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Garbrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Signal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garbrand finds it's way round the side to connect with Signal's head.
Signal closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Garbrand to counter with a crisp jab.
Signal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Signal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Signal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Signal tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbrand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbrand catches Signal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Garbrand.
Signal wants to clinch
and Garbrand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbrand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Signal's head.
Signal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbrand moves away.#T1#
Garbrand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garbrand scores with a punch to the head.
Garbrand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Signal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garbrand counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Garbrand. That snapped Signal's head back.
Garbrand lands with a hook. Signal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garbrand cracks a nice hook into Signal's ribs.
Signal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Signal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garbrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Signal is controlling him. #T2##ES2#
Garbrand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Signal manages to pull guard.
Garbrand is stalling in the full guard.
Garbrand keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Signal's head.
Signal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Garbrand is trying to stand.
#T3#
Signal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garbrand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garbrand is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Garbrand makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Signal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garbrand to score with a decent uppercut.
Cody Garbrand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbrand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Signal's hands.
Signal motions for Garbrand to come forward. Signal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garbrand lands with a right hand.
Garbrand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Signal under the eye.
Garbrand lands with a right hand.
Signal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garbrand but Garbrand pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Jab, jab by Garbrand - just one landing.
Signal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbrand lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Garbrand coming out on top.
Garbrand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garbrand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Signal on the side of the head.
Garbrand lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garbrand, as that shot connected.
Signal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garbrand tests Signal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist Signal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Garbrand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Signal takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Garbrand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garbrand 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Garbrand!
Cody Garbrand took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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