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Event:
The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Jenner as Hallmann shoots in. Hallmann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hallmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenner circles away quickly and effectively. A slow jab from Hallmann misses its intended target. Jenner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jenner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hallmann throws a jab when Jenner was well out of range. Hallmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jenner getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jenner lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A jab from Jenner misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hallmann throws a shot from downtown. Jenner moves away and avoids it. Jenner loads up on a big right hand but Hallmann slips the punch. A big right from Hallmann misses. Hallmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenner looks to land a left hand but Hallmann moved out of range nicely. Hallmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenner. Hallmann throws a counter combo.#T1# Hallmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hallmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jenner just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenner cracks Hallmann with a good jab. Jenner throws a hook but Hallmann avoids it easily. Jenner scores with the left hand. Hallmann knows he should have avoided that one. Hallmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hallmann blocks a jab. Jenner loads up on a big right hand but Hallmann slips the punch. Hallmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenner. Despite the aggression on Hallmann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jenner moves away from the strike by Hallmann. Jenner tries to counter by clinching up but Hallmann breaks away and moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Jenner. Jab from Jenner. Jenner misses with a looping left. A looping hook to the body misses from Hallmann. Jenner does a little dance to reset his feet. Jenner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hallmann manages to circle out of the way. Hallmann ducks under a wild hook from Jenner. Nice defenses there by Hallmann.#T2# Jenner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hallmann has time to react. This has been an exciting period of action! Jenner with a jab. Jenner connects with a body shot. Hallmann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Sloppy strikes from Hallmann. Those never looked like landing. Jenner scores with a jab. Hallmann acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Jenner misses the target. Hallmann digs a good hook to Jenner's body.
The fighters circling - Jenner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jenner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jenner avoids the head kick by Hallmann.
Hallmann throws a looping overhand right but Jenner ducks down to avoid it. Jenner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A slow jab from Jenner misses its intended target. Jenner lands a nice shot that snaps Hallmann's head back.
Jenner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hallmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hallmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jenner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC# Hallmann is rocked! A big left from Jenner misses. Jenner takes a swing at Hallmann's ribcage but misses. #T3# Hallmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hallmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenner finish him? Hallmann looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jenner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hallmann. Jenner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caitlyn Jenner! Caitlyn Jenner 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:
TNR 11: Apocalyptica
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1# Hallmann throws a hook but Grakkos blocks it. Grakkos dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hallmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grakkos counters with a nice uppercut. A punch combination from Hallmann misses. A little jabbing left from Grakkos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hallmann misses with a low kick. Grakkos getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hallmann throws a looping overhand right but Grakkos ducks down to avoid it. Hallmann lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# It looks like Leonidas Grakkos has been cut. Hallmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallmann feints a jab promting Grakkos to slip. Hallmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grakkos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hallmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Oskar Hallmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grakkos staying out of range there. Grakkos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hallmann misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Hallmann throws a body punch but Grakkos moves out of range. Grakkos sizes up Hallmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Grakkos is looking to clinch but Hallmann is avoiding it.
Hallmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grakkos looks to land a combination but Hallmann avoids it well. Hallmann seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Grakkos throws a body punch but Hallmann moves out of range. Hallmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grakkos lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallmann's head. Hallmann misses with a double jab
and Hallmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hallmann misses with a combination
and Grakkos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hallmann is breathing heavily.#T2##KD2# Grakkos lands a big right hand that sends Hallmann crashing to the mat! Grakkos stays standing though and waves Hallmann back to his feet!#ROC2# Hallmann is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Grakkos has managed to clinch.
Oh Hallmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Grakkos keeps control of Hallmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hallmann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grakkos has him pressed against the cage. Grakkos works on Hallmann's body with a couple of short punches. Hallmann seems to have got his legs back now. Grakkos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hallmann is trying to break the clinch but Grakkos has him pressed against the cage. Grakkos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hallmann's efforts to push away. Grakkos scores with a shoulder strike. Grakkos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hallmann's efforts to push away. Grakkos digs a right hand underneath Hallmann's ribcage. Hallmann let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hallmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Grakkos has double underhooks. A short body shot lands from Grakkos as the two fighters clinch.
Grakkos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallmann backwards. #T3# Hallmann looking to slow down the pace here. Nice body punch from Grakkos - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Grakkos.
A frustrated look appears on Hallmann's face as he tries to break the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Grakkos.
Grakkos presses Hallmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Grakkos managing to block the knees to the body from Hallmann.
Hallmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Grakkos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallmann backwards. Hallmann has had enough of the clinch but Grakkos keeps him there for the moment. Grakkos blocks an elbow strike. Grakkos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Grakkos scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# Grakkos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Hallmann's face as he tries to break the clinch. Grakkos lands with a short shot to the head. Grakkos presses Hallmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Still in the clinch, Grakkos scores with a nice short uppercut. Grakkos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2# Grakkos drops Hallmann onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hallmann is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Hallmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Grakkos has double underhooks. Grakkos throws a big uppercut that drops Hallmann! More strikes from Grakkos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hallmann lies dazed against the cage as Grakkos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonidas Grakkos! During a confident post fight interview, Leonidas Grakkos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TNR7
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1# Hallmann thuds his right hand into Schwab's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Donk. Hallmann catches Schwab right on the button with a cross. Schwab throws a hook but Hallmann blocks it. Hallmann moves out of range of the strikes. Hallmann circles away from the clinch attempt and Hallmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hallmann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schwab counters with a nice uppercut. Schwab throws out a powerful jab. Hallmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwab looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hallmann unleashes a big counter combination but Schwab bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hallmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Schwab is looking to clinch. Schwab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hallmann misses with a head kick.
Schwab looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Hallmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallmann clobbers Schwab with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A slow jab from Schwab misses its intended target. Schwab tries to land a front kick but Hallmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hallmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hallmann scores with a body shot.
Hallmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Schwab misses with a hook
and Hallmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schwab walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD# Oooooh!!! Schwab has knocked Hallmann down with a huge combo! Schwab steps away and waves a wobbly Hallmann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! 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! Schwab moves out of range of the body kick from Hallmann.
Hallmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schwab under the eye.#ROC2# Schwab is rocked! Hallmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Oh Schwab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Schwab takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hallmann! Schwab is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Hallmann!
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Event:
IFC 17
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Patryk clinches up against the cage. Hallmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Hallmann breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Hallmann lands. Hallmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patryk circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Patryk clinches up with Hallmann and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallmann, as that shot connected.
Hallmann lands with a right hand. Hallmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patryk.
Hallmann just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hallmann misses the shot to the body. #TD# Patryk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2# Hallmann manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Patryk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2# Hallmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hallmann looks to land a body kick but Patryk moved away. Patryk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallmann avoids it.#T1# Hallmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk. Hallmann throws a one two combo.
Hallmann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Patryk is landing a low percentage of strikes. Patryk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallmann will feel that in the morning. Hallmann scores with a hook to the body. Patryk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt. Hallmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patryk. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Patryk goes for a double leg but Hallmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hallmann continues to drive forward. No joy there for Hallmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patryk checks the leg kick. Oskar Hallmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice sprawl there from Hallmann as Patryk shoots in. No joy there for Hallmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Hallmann. Hallmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patryk moves away.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Patryk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallmann's waist but Hallmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patryk off to one side. Patryk is breathing heavily. A jab from Hallmann finds it's way through Patryk's defenses. Patryk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hallmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Patryk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hallmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patryk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Patryk dodges the punch combination from Hallmann.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hallmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hallmann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hallmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3# Patryk tries for a takedown but Hallmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD2# Hallmann lands a left and a right that send Patryk crashing to the mat, dazed. Hallmann thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Patryk is rocked! Hallmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Patryk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Patryk tries to clinch there but Hallmann circles away.
Hallmann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patryk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Patryk fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hallmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. A right-left combo lands from Hallmann. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hallmann throws a sloppy head kick and Patryk moves out of range easily. Patryk tries to counter with a takedown but Hallmann is quick to defend against it. Patryk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Patryk seems to have got his legs back now. Hallmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Patryk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4# Patryk shoots for a double leg takedown but Hallmann sprawls well. He's pushed Patryk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hallmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patryk fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallmann! But no joy. Patryk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hallmann. Patryk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallmann's waist but Hallmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patryk off to one side. Patryk throws a series of punches but Hallmann avoids them all with ease. A right-left combo lands from Hallmann. Hallmann is working the combinations to good effect here. Patryk swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Left hook, right uppercut from Hallmann. Hallmann 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.
Oskar Hallmann dominated that round. That's time! Patryk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Patryk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hallmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patryk somewhat. Patryk closes the distance and clinches up with Hallmann, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes Hallmann against the cage but Hallmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hallmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Patryk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hallmann leaves Patryk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Patryk misses with a body shot.
Hallmann throws out a counter right but Patryk avoids it with no problem. Hallmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Patryk blocks a leg kick. Patryk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hallmann but Hallmann pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hallmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown but Hallmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patryk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2# Hallmann drops Patryk with a beautiful combination! Patryk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hallmann is looking for the KO! Nice uppercut lands for Hallmann. That snapped Patryk's head back.
Hallmann lands with a right that hurts Patryk. Patryk looks to clinch but Hallmann throws a short knee that drops Patryk. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Oskar Hallmann!
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Event:
IFC 14
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Jenner sizes up Hallmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hallmann throws a front kick aimed at Jenner's knee but Jenner avoids it well. Jenner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallmann's head. A big right from Hallmann misses. Hallmann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jenner lands a really nice looking cross but Hallmann seems unphased.
Jenner drops Hallmann with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hallmann! Jenner dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caitlyn Jenner! A victorious Caitlyn Jenner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1# Odawkins tries for a takedown but Hallmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hallmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. No luck for Odawkins with that takedown attempt. Odawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hallmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Odawkins momentarily.
Odawkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Odawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2# Odawkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Hallmann is looking for a sweep. 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! Hallmann is working hard here to advance position. Hallmann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Odawkins. #T1# Hallmann is looking to reverse the position. Hallmann is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Odawkins asserts his dominance and retains side control. Odawkins lands some shots froms side control. Odawkins misses with the ground and pound. Odawkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Odawkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hallmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Odawkins looking to control but instead Hallmann has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Odawkins is looking to stall here but Hallmann recovers full guard. #T2# Odawkins landing with the ground and pound. Odawkins lands a couple of elbows. Hallmann is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Odawkins with a nice head shot there. Hallmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Odawkins lands a couple of digs. Odawkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hallmann controls Odawkins momentarily but Odawkins frees himself. Odawkins throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Odawkins is in close to Hallmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2# Odawkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hallmann, up you get! Odawkins moves out of range of the body kick. Odawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Oskar Hallmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasango Odawkins.#TD2# Odawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Hallmann throws Odawkins to one side and escapes!#T4# Odawkins misses with a takedown and Odawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Odawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hallmann scores with a shot to the body.
Hallmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Odawkins is out of range and Hallmann settles back down. Hallmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Odawkins. Odawkins closes the distance and clinches up with Hallmann, looking for a takedown. Odawkins pushes Hallmann against the cage but Hallmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. It looked like Hallmann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Oskar Hallmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Odawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Odawkins blocks a head kick by Hallmann.
Hallmann swinging wildly here.
Odawkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hallmann sprawls well. Hallmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odawkins gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Hallmann dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Odawkins fails to land the takedown. Hallmann is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Odawkins shoots in for a takedown but Hallmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Odawkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Hallmann manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Odawkins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Hallmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hallmann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hallmann is trying to break the clinch but Odawkins has him pressed against the cage. Odawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallmann just stands there and leans against the cage. Oskar Hallmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasango Odawkins. Odawkins goes for a takedown attempt but Hallmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Odawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Hallmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Odawkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallmann defends well and Odawkins ends up having to push Hallmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Odawkins misses with a takedown attempt and Hallmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Odawkins is breathing heavily.#T1# Hallmann connects with the punch. Odawkins drops his hands momentarily and Hallmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2# Odawkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hallmann is trying to defend but Odawkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Hallmann manages to escape and get back to his feet! Hallmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Odawkins's head. Hallmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hallmann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Odawkins.#TD2# Odawkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Hallmann pushes Odawkins off and gets back to his feet.#T2# Hallmann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Hallmann throws a looping overhand right but Odawkins ducks down to avoid it. Odawkins tries for a takedown but Hallmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It looked like Hallmann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hallmann throws a shot to the body.
Odawkins blocks a jab. Odawkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hallmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hallmann misses with a body kick. Hallmann cracks Odawkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Odawkins dives in and grabs Hallmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hallmann pushes down on Odawkins's head and hops out. Hallmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# Hallmann thuds a left hand into Odawkins's body. Odawkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hallmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odawkins. Hallmann throws a head kick but Odawkins moves out of range.
Oskar Hallmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hallmann with a nice cross. Odawkins fails with the takedown and Hallmann counters with a straight right hand. No luck for Odawkins with that takedown attempt. Odawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Hallmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hallmann throws a push kick but Odawkins slaps the foot to one side. Odawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4# Hallmann lands a nice hook to Odawkins's body. Odawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Odawkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hallmann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hallmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Odawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hallmann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hallmann tries to land a front kick but Odawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hallmann throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# so Odawkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES# Hallmann pushes Odawkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Hallmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Odawkins can do to turn this around? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2# Odawkins gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Hallmann pushes Odawkins off and gets back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Hallmann 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. This is the final round! #R3# Oskar Hallmann is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Odawkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hallmann is trying to defend but Odawkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Hallmann kicks Odawkins off and gets back to his feet. Odawkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hallmann swivels and escapes. Odawkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. 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!#TD2# Odawkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hallmann's half guard. Hallmann taking some punishment here, with Odawkins in his half guard. Odawkins winds up and cracks Hallmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Odawkins misses with a head shot. Hallmann uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1# Hallmann striking off his back but it's not causing Odawkins any problems. Hallmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hallmann keeping moving, preventing Odawkins from controlling successfully. #SU2# Odawkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hallmann, up you get! Odawkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nice sprawl there from Hallmann as Odawkins shoots in. Hallmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Hallmann scores with a jab to the body. Odawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Odawkins tries for a takedown but Hallmann circles away easily and Hallmann counters with a stiff right hand. Oskar Hallmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasango Odawkins. A shot to the liver by Hallmann. Beautiful body shot. Hallmann tries to land a front kick but Odawkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hallmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Hallmann.
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! Hallmann takes a swing at Odawkins's ribcage but misses. Odawkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hallmann misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2# Odawkins drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3# Hallmann keeping full guard, as Odawkins tries to pass. Odawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hallmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Odawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Odawkins cracks Hallmann with a solid left hand. Odawkins chips away with some ground and pound. Odawkins landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SU2# Odawkins stands up from Hallmann's guard - Odawkins perhaps looking for a knockout. Odawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Odawkins. Hallmann stuffs the takedown. A little feinted left hand from Hallmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hallmann connects with a jab. Hallmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Odawkins's head. Odawkins shoots in for a takedown but Hallmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Oskar Hallmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Odawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Odawkins tries for a takedown but Hallmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kasango Odawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hallmann lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight! Oskar Hallmann showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hallmann 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Hallmann!
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