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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Distacio Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ozolins! Distacio Jr taking a breather here. Distacio Jr lands a few punches from side control. Distacio Jr taking a breather here. Ozolins wants to get back to his feet but Distacio Jr drags him back down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Distacio Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing good reports from Distacio Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Distacio Jr 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. Distacio Jr taking a breather here. #SU# Distacio Jr stands up. Ozolins looks winded!#T1# Distacio Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL# Distacio Jr gets a clinch. Ozolins tries to circle away but Distacio Jr has him pinned against the cage. Distacio Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Distacio Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice uppercut there from Distacio Jr. Distacio Jr catches Ozolins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Distacio Jr with a hook.#ROC# Ozolins is rocked! Ozolins walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Distacio Jr swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Distacio Jr! A relieved looking Harry Distacio Jr 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Ozolins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ozolins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ozolins throws a body kick that misses. Ozolins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lopez scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ozolins back to the cage. Lopez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Ozolins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Ozolins looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo but Ozolins just gets out of the way. Ozolins throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Ozolins will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lopez!
Lopez scores with a head kick.
Ozolins throws a head kick that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ozolins, as that shot connected.
Lopez stuns Ozolins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ozolins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1# Lopez throws a front kick that sends Ozolins stumbling back into the cage. Ozolins shoots and misses letting Lopez counter with a right hand. Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick. Lopez digs a good hook to Ozolins's body.
The fighters circling - Ozolins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lopez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ozolins will feel that in the morning. Ozolins looks winded! Ozolins throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez connects with a high kick. Lopez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC# Ozolins is rocked! Ozolins throws a head kick that misses. Ozolins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him? Lopez throws a series of punches but Ozolins moves out of range. Ozolins seems to have recovered his senses. This has been an exciting period of action! Ozolins tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2# Ozolins tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez lands a brutal head kick. Ozolins looks out on his feet and Lopez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Miguel Lopez! During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFO
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Ozolins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ozolins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Kurita tries for a takedown but Ozolins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A combination from Ozolins does no damage. #KD# Kurita drops Ozolins with a beautiful combination! Ozolins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kurita is looking for the KO!#ROC# Ozolins is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Janis Ozolins has been cut. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kurita is defended easily by Ozolins. Ozolins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurita finish him? Kurita fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minobu Kurita. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kurita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozolins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good work by Kurita as he checks the leg kick. Kurita darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ozolins's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kurita before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minobu Kurita! Minobu Kurita 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:
GFO 10: St George v Ozolins
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# St George scores with a hook. Ozolins thuds a left hand into St George's body. Ozolins wants to slow St George down by chopping away at his legs. Ozolins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St George looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ozolins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ozolins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St George. St George obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozolins throws a sloppy head kick and St George moves out of range easily. Ozolins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St George.
Ozolins misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling St George to counter with a crisp jab. Ozolins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St George.
It looked like St George was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolins. Janis Ozolins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ozolins throws a head kick but St George moves out of range.
Ozolins looks to throw a body kick and St George counters with a nice leg kick. Ozolins swings for the body but St George moves out of range.
Ozolins throws a series of punches but St George moves out of range. St George is looking to counter with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ozolins throws a combination that misses letting St George counter with a right hand. #T1# Ozolins misses with a low kick as St George jumps back. St George is looking for a counter combo. St George blocks the body kick.
Ozolins lands with a straight right. St George didn't see that one coming. Ozolins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St George rather than just go for the knockout. Ozolins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St George looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ozolins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. St George is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ozolins takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ozolins misses with a leg kick enabling St George to counter with a crisp jab. Ozolins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ozolins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. St George fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. St George connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# 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! St George avoids the head kick by Ozolins.
St George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ozolins.
Ozolins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Ozolins. St George seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ozolins throws a leg kick and St George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ozolins throws a head kick but St George moves out of range.
St George was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ozolins has a takedown stuffed. Ozolins looks winded! St George connects with a body shot.#T3# Ozolins throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling St George to counter with a crisp jab. St George fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolins. Ozolins throws a head kick that misses and St George counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ozolins misses with a kick to the body.
St George on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ozolins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from St George. That one must have hurt. Ozolins throws a combination that misses and St George counters with a straight right hand. Ozolins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St George. Ozolins throws a head kick that misses. Ozolins misses with a jab to the body
and St George counters with an inside leg kick. #CL# St George instigates a clinch. Nice body punch from St George. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. St George lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from St George. #BC# St George manages to break the clinch.
Ozolins throws a head kick but St George moves out of range.
St George dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. St George pushes Ozolins away with a front kick. St George throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ozolins's head. St George connects with a body shot that sends Ozolins's belly button to the back. Ozolins throws a half hearted mid kick. Ozolins on the wrong end of a nice hook. Donk. St George catches Ozolins right on the button with a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George 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# Ozolins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. St George seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ozolins tries to land a front kick but St George steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've been informed that Ozolins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL# St George moves into the clinch successfully.
St George softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. St George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St George manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# St George breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ozolins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. St George lands a jab-cross combination. Ozolins swings away with a body shot that misses
and St George counters with an inside leg kick. Ozolins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and St George counters with a lovely straight right hand! St George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolins can do to turn this around?#T1# Ozolins throws a head kick that misses and Ozolins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ozolins tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozolins is breathing heavily. Ozolins shoots in looking for a takedown but St George manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ozolins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. As Ozolins looks to move away, St George throws a big counter combo but Ozolins just gets out of the way. Ozolins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ozolins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. St George takes a swing at Ozolins's ribcage but misses. Ozolins throws a left and a right that both miss
and St George counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ozolins dodges the punch combination from St George.
Ozolins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ozolins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# St George chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Ozolins misses and St George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. St George punishes Ozolins's body with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ozolins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ozolins misses with an uppercut
and St George counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ozolins thows a left - swing and a miss! Ozolins misses with a body kick. Nice body punch from St George. St George throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. St George cracks Ozolins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. St George stuns Ozolins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. St George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolins's sensitive parts. #T3# A nice inside leg kick there by St George. That's going to slow Ozolins down. St George lands with a cross. St George misses with a wild body shot. Ozolins misses with a head kick.
St George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolins's sensitive parts. Ozolins feints a jab promting St George to slip. Ozolins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St George slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Ozolins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ozolins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St George tries to avoid it but Ozolins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St George to the ground. St George escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. St George scores with a one two! Ozolins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. St George lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action! Ozolins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and St George counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# St George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. St George buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St George has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. St George thuds his right hand into Ozolins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pierre St George is winning the standup battle so far. St George stuns Ozolins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St George. Ozolins throws a sloppy body shot
and St George counters with a nice uppercut. Ozolins swings and misses with a shot to the body letting St George counter with a right hand. Ozolins lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# St George gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. St George has Ozolins pushed against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ozolins thuds his right hand into St George's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. St George swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolins misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ozolins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and St George counters with a right hand to the body. St George lands with a kick to the temple. Ozolins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ozolins throws a lazy head kick and St George counters with a two punch combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ozolins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolins swings widly with a right hand
and St George counters with a one-two to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! St George blocks the body kick.
Ozolins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# St George feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ozolins misses with a head kick.
Ozolins throws a low kick but it's checked well by St George. St George scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ozolins misses with an uppercut. St George saw that one coming. Ozolins throws a sloppy head kick and St George counters with a thumping low kick. St George scores with a punch to the head. Ozolins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ozolins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolins throws a body kick that misses and St George counters with an inside leg kick. St George connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# St George moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# St George breaks from the clinch.
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! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by St George. Ozolins takes one to the chin there. Pierre St George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. St George throws a series of punches but Ozolins moves out of range. Ozolins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. St George misses with a few strikes there.
Ozolins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolins. St George lands a high kick!
Ozolins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. St George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3# St George throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolins swings for the body but St George moves out of range.
St George went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ozolins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ozolins throws a nice looking combination but St George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ozolins throws a right and a left that both miss. St George was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. St George moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ozolins misses with a shot to the body and St George counters with a head kick. St George throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St George fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. St George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4# St George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. St George clobbers Ozolins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ozolins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like St George was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolins. Ozolins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St George swivels and escapes. Ozolins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St George cracks a nice hook into Ozolins's ribs. St George lands a jab to Ozolins's midsection. St George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ozolins misses with a hook. A low kick from Ozolins misses and St George counters with a stiff right hand. Janis Ozolins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ozolins misses with a kick to the body and St George counters with a low kick, right behind Ozolins 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre St George showed his dominance in that final round. Well St George has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St George! After winning the bout, Pierre St George 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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Event:
GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Ustinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ozolins is trying to defend but Ustinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2# Ustinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozolins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ustinov. Ozolins is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Ustinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozolins defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ustinov trying to mount his opponent but Ozolins defends it. #SUB2# Ustinov is trying to work for a kimura but Ozolins is defending well.
#T1# Ozolins wants to get back to his feet. Ustinov works his way into side control. #SUB2# Ustinov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozolins has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Ustinov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ozolins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ustinov wants to control but Ozolins is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2# Ustinov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ozolins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ustinov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ozolins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ustinov lets go of the hold and Ozolins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Ustinov! Yuri Ustinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Ozolins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ozolins showed some decent athleticism there. Ozolins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ozolins working over Killer with some ground and pound. Killer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ozolins working Killer over with strikes. Ozolins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC# Killer is rocked! Ozolins controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Killer is out! Ozolins gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Janis Ozolins!
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Event:
GFO II: Bala x Hudson
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Lesley moves in looking to clinch but Ozolins pushes him off. Ozolins misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesley counters with a two punch combo. Ozolins circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Ozolins was looking to counter with a kick there. Ozolins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolins attempts a counter takedown but Lesley avoids it well and moves away. Lesley with a poor takedown and Ozolins counters with a two punch combo. Lesley dodges the punch combination from Ozolins.
Lesley looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ozolins lands a nice shot that snaps Lesley's head back.
Ozolins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lesley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lesley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolins is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ozolins throws a lazy head kick and Lesley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Lesley gets a clinch. #BC2# Lesley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ozolins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lesley will feel that in the morning.#T1##CL2# Lesley has Ozolins up against the cage in a clinch.
Lesley prevents Ozolins from breaking the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesley. Ozolins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lesley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lesley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolins's elbow. Lesley is stalling here.
Ozolins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ozolins tries to circle away but Lesley has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Lesley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolins. Ozolins misses with a body punch
and Lesley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Ozolins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lesley tries to clinch up but Ozolins circles away and keeps his distance. Ozolins throws a poor cross that misses
and Lesley counters with a straight right hand. Ozolins lands with a straight right. Lesley didn't see that one coming. Lesley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lesley connects with a looping right hand.
Ozolins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesley pinned against the cage. Lesley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ozolins is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Lesley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2# Lesley clinches up with Ozolins and pushes him back against the cage. Lesley leaning against his opponent.
Lesley avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Lesley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2# Lesley breaks the clinch.
Lesley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3# Ozolins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lesley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolins scrambles back to his feet. Ozolins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Lesley moves in looking to clinch but Ozolins pushes him off. Lesley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozolins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ozolins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD# Ozolins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ozolins working the head and body with strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesley can do anything to dispel that myth. Ozolins scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lesley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ozolins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lesley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ozolins. Lesley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ozolins. Ozolins not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lesley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ozolins throwing strikes from guard but Lesley blocks nicely. #T4# Lesley tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ozolins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Lesley wants to sweep here but Ozolins controlling him for the moment. Ozolins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lesley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lesley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ozolins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lesley working a defensive guard here.
Lesley wants to sweep but no luck. Ozolins throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Lesley dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL2# Lesley closes the distance and pushes Ozolins back into the cage.#BC2# Lesley manages to break the clinch.
Ozolins delivers a nice body kick.#TD# Ozolins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ozolins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ozolins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Ozolins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. I wouldn't like to be where Lesley is right now. Ozolins in side control, throwing shots but Lesley defends. Ozolins scores with punches from side control. Ozolins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ozolins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lesley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ozolins is working Lesley over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1# Ozolins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Ozolins misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Janis Ozolins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lesley parries the strikes from Ozolins easily there. Ozolins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lesley to escape.
Lesley is looking to regain half guard here but Ozolins keeps moving and retains side control. Ozolins cracks Lesley with a big right hand but Lesley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ozolins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ozolins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Ozolins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ozolins cracks Lesley with a big elbow. Ozolins lands a nice forearm strike. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ozolins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lesley to see if he's OK. Lesley is looking for a sweep. Ozolins is putting a hurting on Lesley here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC# Lesley is rocked! Lesley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lesley is still in real trouble! Can Ozolins finish him?#T2# Ozolins in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Lesley looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ozolins turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janis Ozolins!
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Event:
GFO Challenge Pizon v For Real
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Lesley connects with a looping right hand.
#KD2# Ozolins lands a big head kick that sends Lesley tumbling to the mat! Ozolins takes a step backwards and waves Lesley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Dusty Lesley has been cut. Ozolins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesley moves away. Lesley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Ozolins misses with a body punch
and Lesley counters with a three punch combo that has Ozolins backing up. Ozolins nods at Lesley to acknowledge the strikes. 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! Ozolins ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ozolins misses with a wild body shot. Lesley feinted with a counter takedown. A telegraphed right hand from Lesley misses the target. A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolins.
Ozolins drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lesley right on the button. Lesley goes down! Ozolins follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ozolins gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janis Ozolins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich throws a head kick but Ozolins moves out of range.
Ozolins is breathing heavily.#TD# Ozolins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Froelich quickly recovers to half guard. Froelich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ozolins. Ozolins is trying to control. Froelich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ozolins is thwarting Froelich's attempts to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich is looking for a sweep. Ozolins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Froelich trying to control here.
#ES2# Froelich manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##CL2# Ozolins gets tackled into the cage by Froelich. Froelich maintains the clinch. Froelich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Froelich wants to break free but Ozolins has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2# Froelich decides to pull guard. Froelich pulls Ozolins in close to prevent any damage. #ES2# Froelich kicks Ozolins off and gets to his feet. Ozolins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Froelich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ozolins sprawls well. Ozolins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Froelich moves into the clinch successfully.
Froelich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ozolins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Froelich pulls guard effortlessly. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozolins is fighting to break Froelich's control of his arms but Froelich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Ozolins throwing strikes from guard but Froelich blocks nicely. #T3# Ozolins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ozolins won't allow Froelich to sweep him here. #SUB2# Froelich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolins defends well. Froelich is trying to control the position but Ozolins postures up. #ES2# Froelich is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Ozolins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Froelich walks away with a smile on his face. Ozolins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Froelich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Froelich tries to clinch up.#T4# Ozolins stuffs the takedown. Ozolins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Janis Ozolins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Froelich.#CL2# Froelich clinches up with Ozolins and pushes him back against the cage. Ozolins has Froelich pressed against the cage, preventing Froelich from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Froelich tries to pull guard but Ozolins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Froelich manages to pull guard.
#SUB2# Froelich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozolins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ozolins throwing strikes from guard but Froelich blocks nicely. Froelich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2# Froelich stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grady Froelich dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Froelich wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Ozolins misses the target. Froelich leaves Ozolins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Froelich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Froelich somewhat. Ozolins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Froelich. Ozolins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Ozolins stuffs the takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet. Janis Ozolins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Froelich. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich goes for a double leg but Ozolins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ozolins continues to drive forward. Froelich throws a low kick, looking for Ozolins's leg but Ozolins calmly moves out of range. Froelich fails to land the takedown. Froelich has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ozolins blocks a head kick by Froelich.
#T1# Froelich shoots in looking for a takedown but Ozolins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Froelich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Froelich shoots in and drives through. Ozolins sprawls well. Ozolins goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Froelich shoots in for a double leg but Ozolins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ozolins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ozolins wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Ozolins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ozolins feints a jab promting Froelich to slip. Ozolins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Froelich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Ozolins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Froelich defends it nicely. Ozolins misses the shot to the body. Froelich goes for a double leg but Ozolins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ozolins continues to drive forward. Froelich closes the distance and clinches up with Ozolins, looking for a takedown. Froelich pushes Ozolins against the cage but Ozolins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ozolins misses with a double jab.
#T2# Froelich dives in and grabs Ozolins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ozolins pushes down on Froelich's head and hops out. Ozolins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# Ozolins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Froelich quickly recovers to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ground and pound from Ozolins. Froelich is looking to control Ozolins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Froelich avoid being mounted? Ozolins is nestled in close to Froelich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ozolins trying to control the action but Froelich is working from the bottom. Ozolins is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Froelich manages to get to full guard. Ozolins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ozolins throws a strike but Froelich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3# Froelich wants to control from the top but Ozolins keeps moving. Froelich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Froelich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2# Froelich stands and steps away. Ozolins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2# Froelich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Froelich has Ozolins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozolins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Froelich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Froelich tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Froelich breaks from the clinch.
Janis Ozolins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ozolins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froelich swats him away and circles back towards the center. Froelich shoots in for a takedown but Ozolins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ozolins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Froelich closes the distance and clinches up with Ozolins, looking for a takedown. Froelich pushes Ozolins against the cage but Ozolins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Ozolins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Froelich napping and manages to drive through into side control! Froelich is not content to let Ozolins control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janis Ozolins dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Froelich enables Ozolins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Froelich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Froelich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ozolins leaves Froelich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Janis Ozolins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Froelich. Nice takedown defense from Ozolins. No joy for Froelich on that attempt. Ozolins looks to land a combination but Froelich avoids it well. Froelich shoots in looking for a takedown. Ozolins tries to sprawl out of it but Froelich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ozolins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2# Froelich has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ozolins misses with a short punch on the inside. Froelich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozolins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ozolins misses the body punch and Froelich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The fight stays on the outside here - Froelich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Ozolins clinches up with Froelich and pushes him back against the cage. Froelich wants a takedown.
Ozolins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ozolins wants to take the fight to the mat but Froelich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2# Ozolins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ozolins prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozolins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Froelich's efforts to push away. Ozolins jumps guard but Froelich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Ozolins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Froelich moves into the clinch. Froelich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ozolins tries to pull guard but Froelich won't allow it.
Froelich is trying to break the clinch but Ozolins is controlling him.#T3# Ozolins is working for takedown but Froelich is calmly controlling the position for now. Froelich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Froelich.
Froelich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Froelich pulls guard. Ozolins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Froelich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Froelich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ozolins trying to control but Froelich is working from the bottom. Ozolins is looking to work some ground and pound but Froelich has wrist control.#SUB2# Froelich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozolins defends it easily.#T4# Ozolins pushes down on Froelich's leg and manages to get into half guard. Froelich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ozolins missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ozolins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ozolins trying to control from Froelich's half guard. Froelich has other ideas though and has regained full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ozolins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Froelich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Grady Froelich. I think Froelich 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Froelich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1# Danga de danga de dang - Ozolins scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2# It looks like Dusty Lesley has been cut.#CL2# Ozolins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lesley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ozolins.
Ozolins blocking some punches.
#BC2# Ozolins manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Ozolins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2# Ozolins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesley, who protects the arm well. #SU2# Ozolins decides to stand back up. Ozolins steps back and let's Lesley get back to his feet. Lesley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A left and a right from Ozolins both land. Nice combination. Lesley scores with a nice head shot.#CL2# Ozolins drives through and clinches with Lesley against the cage.
Ozolins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1##BC2# Ozolins manages to break the clinch.
Ozolins fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lesley is looking for a counter combo. Ozolins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ozolins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ozolins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A punch combination from Ozolins misses. Lesley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolins on the side of the head. #CL# Lesley forces Ozolins back against the cage and clinches. Ozolins is trying to push Lesley away but Lesley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Lesley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Ozolins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lesley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lesley. Dusty Lesley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Ozolins rushes Lesley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Lesley lands a left hand.
Lesley can't break the clinch.
Lesley tries to break the clinch but Ozolins is controlling the position. Lesley pushes Ozolins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Lesley effectively controlling the action here. A body shot lands from Lesley.
Lesley has Ozolins pressed against the cage, preventing Ozolins from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lesley lands a shot to the body. Lesley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ozolins is trying to break free. Lesley wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Lesley manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Lesley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ozolins doesn't seem phased though.#CL# Lesley darts in and clinches Ozolins up against the cage. Lesley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ozolins working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lesley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lesley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lesley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ozolins's efforts to push away.#BC2# Ozolins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##TD2# Lesley tries to sprawl but Ozolins drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ozolins looks winded! Lesley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesley tries to get to full guard but Ozolins has control of the leg. #SU2# Ozolins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lesley to get to his feet. Lesley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ozolins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Ozolins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ozolins cracks Lesley with an elbow. That is naaassty. Lesley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ozolins on the ground.#T4# Sloppy strikes there by Ozolins. Lesley gets back to half guard. Ozolins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2# Ozolins postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lesley to stand up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lesley tries to clinch up but Ozolins circles away and keeps his distance. Ozolins connects with a body shot that sends Lesley's belly button to the back. Ozolins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Lesley. Ozolins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesley counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ozolins throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lesley dodges the punch combination from Ozolins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Janis Ozolins will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dusty Lesley's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ozolins with a poor takedown #CL# and Lesley counters by moving into the clinch. Ozolins jumps guard but Lesley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nice body punch from Lesley. Lesley slows down the pace here.
Ozolins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lesley works on Ozolins's body with a couple of short punches. Lesley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolins backwards. Lesley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Lesley misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Ozolins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Ozolins forces Lesley back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesley stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lesley's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lesley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Ozolins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesley has him pressed against the cage.#T1# A short right from Lesley on the inside. Lesley taking a breather. Ozolins is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesley has double underhooks. Lesley working some nice short punches in the clinch. A body shot lands from Lesley.
Ozolins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lesley smiles and moves away.
Dusty Lesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Ozolins.#CL2# Ozolins gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lesley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Ozolins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ozolins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2# Ozolins drives through and clinches with Lesley against the cage.
Lesley lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Ozolins wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesley won't allow it.
Ozolins is breathing heavily. Lesley misses with a body punch.
Ozolins can't break the clinch.
A short left from Lesley. Lesley tries to break the clinch but Ozolins is controlling the position. A body shot lands from Lesley.
Ozolins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lesley after a bit of a struggle. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Lesley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Lesley. #BC# Lesley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Ozolins has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Lesley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesley misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Ozolins forces Lesley back against the cage and clinches. Lesley tries a body shot but Ozolins blocks it.
#T3# Lesley lands a body shot. #BC# Lesley manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Lesley clinches. A body shot lands from Lesley.
Lesley is stalling here.
Lesley tries to break the clinch but Ozolins is controlling the position. Dusty Lesley has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Ozolins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lesley tries to clinch but Ozolins moves out of range. Lesley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ozolins with a lazy takedown attempt and Ozolins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lesley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lesley lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Lesley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lesley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4# Ozolins is trying to force a seperation but Lesley has the dominant position. Lesley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Lesley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lesley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozolins can do to turn this around? Lesley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lesley lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Ozolins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozolins thows a leg kick but Lesley checks it and Lesley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Lesley has Ozolins up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lesley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lesley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Lesley dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dusty Lesley's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Good standup being displayed there by Lesley as he connects with a hook.#TD2# Ozolins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ozolins won't allow Lesley to sweep him here. Lesley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2# Ozolins gets to his feet. Lesley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ozolins connects with a leg kick. Lesley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ozolins misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozolins. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ozolins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lesley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ozolins has double underhooks. Lesley stalls. Ozolins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1##BC2# Ozolins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ozolins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lesley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lesley. Ozolins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesley sprawls well. Lesley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ozolins gets slowly back to his feet. Lesley cracks Ozolins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ozolins lands a leg kick that knocks Lesley off balance momentarily. Jab, jab by Lesley - just one landing. Ozolins fails with the takedown. A little feinted left hand from Lesley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lesley tries to clinch there but Ozolins circles away.
Dusty Lesley is winning the standup battle so far. A combination from Ozolins does no damage. Lesley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2##CL2# Ozolins has managed to clinch.
Lesley tries a body shot but Ozolins blocks it.
Ozolins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A nice right hand lands inside from Lesley. #BC# Lesley manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lesley cracks Ozolins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ozolins with a lazy takedown attempt and Lesley counters with a nice uppercut. Dusty Lesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Ozolins.#CL# Lesley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Lesley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesley tries to clinch but Ozolins moves out of range. Lesley throws a one two combo.
Lesley tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ozolins misses with a two punch combination.
Janis Ozolins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left and a right from Lesley both land. Nice combination. #T3# Ozolins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lesley throws a good cross that connects.
Lesley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL# Lesley clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ozolins as Lesley tries to tie him up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lesley. Ozolins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lesley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Lesley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lesley throws a right and a left that Ozolins avoids nicely. #CL2# Ozolins rushes Lesley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ozolins letting Lesley take a breather here. Ozolins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lesley lands a left hand.
#T4# Lesley stalling in the clinch but Ozolins improves position. Lesley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozolins backwards. Lesley trying to stall but Ozolins improves his position.
Ozolins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lesley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right-left combo lands from Lesley. Lesley throws a series of punches but Ozolins moves out of range. Lesley moves out of range of the strikes. Ozolins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lesley to counter with a crisp jab. Ozolins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesley.
Lesley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Dusty Lesley showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lesley 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Lesley! Dusty Lesley 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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