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Event:
GH1: Kromog vs Watkins
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1# Elder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Auf as he jumps to the side. Elder misses with a takedown and Auf counters with a series of strikes. Elder will be more careful next time no doubt. Auf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elder. Hosntial Auf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Elder. Elder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2# Elder dives in and scores a takedown into Auf's guard. Elder stops Auf from standing up. Elder throws an elbow that misses. Auf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Elder's guard. Nice move by Auf!#REVR# Auf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1# Elder wants to sweep here but Auf controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Elder is controlling Auf's posture.#SU# Auf stands up and waves to Elder to follow him. #TD2# Elder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2##SU2# Elder stands up and beckons Auf to join him on the feet. #TD2# Elder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Auf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elder on the ground. Elder sitting in guard here, content to control. It looks like Elder 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.#T3# Elder prevents Auf from getting back to his feet. Elder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Elder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Auf's guard. Elder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Auf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elder. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Auf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sloppy strikes from Elder. Those never looked like landing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Elder with a lazy takedown attempt and Auf counters with a two punch combo. Elder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Auf avoids it really well and circles away. 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 Hosntial Auf will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Auf scores with the left hand. Elder knows he should have avoided that one. Elder swings and misses with a shot to the body and Auf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Auf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elder. Elder throws a lazy head kick and Auf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Elder misses with a takedown and Elder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Auf scores with a punch to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Auf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Auf lands an overhand right. Auf lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Auf lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elder backs up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Auf here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1# Elder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Auf counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2# Elder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Auf throws Elder to one side and escapes! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Elder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Auf napping and manages to drive through into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Elder moves into full mount! Elder controlling his opponent. Auf wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2# Elder controlling the pace for now. Elder scoring with strikes but Auf is staying in there. #T3# Elder controlling the pace for now. Auf tries to buck Elder off but he can't manage it. Elder controlling his opponent. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hosntial Auf dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Elder fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Auf feints a jab promting Elder to slip. Auf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Auf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Auf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Auf wants it to stay on the feet. Elder misses with a takedown and Auf counters with a one-two to the body. Hosntial Auf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Elder. Elder throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Elder fails with a takedown attempt. Elder tries a low kick but Auf avoids it. Hosntial Auf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Auf feints a jab promting Elder to slip. Auf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Elder fails in his attempt to clinch. Auf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Elder tries for a takedown but Auf circles away easily and Auf counters with a one-two to the body. Elder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Elder fails with the takedown and Auf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Elder misses with a combination
and Auf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Elder gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Elder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Auf smiles and moves away.
#T2# Auf scores with a three punch combo!
Elder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Auf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elder scrambles back to his feet. Auf moves into range and connects with a jab. Auf scores with a one two! Elder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Elder tries for a takedown but Auf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Auf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Auf. Hosntial Auf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Elder looks to clinch and Elder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Elder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2# Elder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Auf throws a nice looking combination but Elder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2# Auf gets caught flat footed, as Elder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Elder throwing strikes but missing. Elder slips nicely into half guard. Elder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2# Elder stands up from half guard. Auf misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Elder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Auf circles away. Auf tries to bum rush Elder with a series of wild strikes but Elder uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Auf 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.
#CL2# Elder clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Elder jumps guard.
Auf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elder can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Auf stopping the sweep attempt from Elder. Elder pulls Auf in to control the position. #SUB2# Elder has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Auf should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Elder has tightened it up now! Auf should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Elder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Auf drops his hands momentarily and Hug takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Auf lands with a nice body punch. Auf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hug. Auf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Auf throws a right and a left that both miss. It looked like Hug wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL# Hug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Auf, pushing him back against the cage. Hug lands a body shot. A nice left hand lands by Hug.
Auf working hard to break the clinch. A shot in the inside from Hug. Hug scores with a shot to the side of Auf's head. #ROC# Auf is rocked! 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! Hug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Auf is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him? Hug misses with some punches.
Hug misses with some punches.
Auf blocking some punches.
Auf seems to have recovered his senses. Hug pushes Auf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hug misses with a punch on the inside.
Hug lands a hook that snaps the head of Auf backwards. Hug creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Auf with a big uppercut! Auf tries to clinch up but Hug pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Auf to the mat! Auf covers up and Hug unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bear Hug! After winning the bout, Bear Hug thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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