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Event:
EFA 7 Clark vs Brandau
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Otcho moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.
Skywalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Otcho swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Otcho shoots in and bounces Skywalker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Skywalker looking for a guillotine here but Otcho defends easily.
#SUB#
Skywalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Otcho defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skywalker working for a triangle but Otcho defends it easily.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Skywalker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Skywalker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Otcho has picked Skywalker up and slammed him! Skywalker can't keep hold of the triangle and Otcho manages to pass to side control!
Skywalker tries to buck Otcho off but Otcho is having none of it.
Otcho is working Skywalker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Otcho working the ground and pound but Skywalker is defending the strikes.
Skywalker regains half guard.
Skywalker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Otcho is looking to work some ground and pound but Skywalker has wrist control.
Skywalker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Otcho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Otcho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Skywalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Otcho forces his way into half guard.
Otcho is keen to just control but Skywalker is a slippery customer.
Skywalker is trying to control but can't.
Skywalker won't allow Otcho to pass to mount.
Skywalker taking some punishment here, with Otcho in his half guard. #SUB2#
Otcho is looking for a kimura here.
Otcho prevents Skywalker from improving his position.
Otcho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skywalker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Skywalker actively working from the bottom here.
Otcho is looking to take a break and control but Skywalker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otcho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skywalker wants to control but Otcho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skywalker gets full guard.#SUB#
Skywalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Otcho wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Otcho throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Otcho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Otcho is looking to work some ground and pound but Skywalker has wrist control.#SUB#
Skywalker looking for a guillotine here but Otcho defends easily.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skywalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Otcho. #SUB#
Skywalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Otcho defends it easily.#SUB#
Otcho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skywalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Otcho has managed to get both his arms back between Skywalker's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Otcho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Otcho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skywalker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skywalker walks into a jab.
Otcho moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.#TD2#
Otcho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Otcho showed some decent athleticism there.
Skywalker is looking to control Otcho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skywalker avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Otcho is working for a submission of some sort.
Skywalker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1##SUB#
Skywalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Otcho pulls his head out easily.
Skywalker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Otcho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skywalker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Skywalker actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Otcho stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Otcho Otcho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skywalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otcho tries to avoid it but Skywalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otcho to the ground. Otcho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Otcho misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Skywalker misses its target.#T2##TD2#
Otcho scores with a takedown into Skywalker's guard.#ES#
Skywalker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Otcho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Otcho is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker throws an overhand right that lands on Otcho's shoulder, as Otcho tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otcho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Otcho!
#TD2#
Skywalker tries to sprawl but Otcho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skywalker is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Skywalker actively working from the bottom here.
Otcho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Otcho thows a huge punch but Skywalker dodges it nicely.
Skywalker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skywalker.#SUB#
Skywalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Otcho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Otcho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Otcho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Skywalker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Otcho postures up in Skywalker's guard and throws a big left but Skywalker blocks it.
Otcho wanted to stand there but Skywalker had control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Skywalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skywalker looking to control.
Otcho postures up in Skywalker's guard and throws a big left but Skywalker blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Otcho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Otcho throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Skywalker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Otcho frees his head nicely. Oh but Skywalker has switched to an armbar! Otcho is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luke Skywalker!
An out of breath Luke Skywalker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFA 2 Robbins vs Wood
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Otcho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Otcho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Otcho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clark just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Clark manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Clark pushes Otcho up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otcho has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otcho Otcho.
Otcho misses with some punches.
#BC#
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Otcho shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Otcho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Clark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Otcho.#T1#
Otcho with a jab.#CL2#
Otcho moves into range and clinches up with Clark .
Clark stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Clark gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clark controlling the pace.
Otcho is trying to stand.
Otcho wants to control but Clark is keeping busy.
#T2#
Clark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clark not doing much here.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Clark is taking a breather. Otcho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot by Clark .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otcho.#CL2#
Otcho darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.#BC#
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Otcho cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otcho tries to clinch up.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Otcho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clark takes one to the chin there.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Otcho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Otcho won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Otcho's face as Clark controls the position.
Otcho is looking to regain half guard here but Clark keeps moving and retains side control.
Clark slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clark scores with a jab.#TD#
Clark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Otcho to the ground. Clark is now in Otcho's guard.
Otcho wants to get back to his feet but Clark passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Otcho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Otcho for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Clark instigates a clinch. #BC#
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otcho tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Otcho wants to clinch.
Otcho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Otcho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otcho throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Otcho tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otcho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Clark throws a big counter combination but Otcho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Otcho tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otcho throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Otcho tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Clark moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Clark leaves Otcho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Otcho misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otcho Otcho.#CL#
Otcho gets tackled into the cage by Clark . Clark maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've been informed that Otcho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Clark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otcho can do to turn this around?#T1##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clark slips a jab from Otcho.
Otcho closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otcho quickly recovers to half guard.
Clark looks to land a strike but Otcho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Further stalling from Clark .#T3#
Otcho wants to hit a switch here but Clark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Otcho there!
Clark scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clark content just to control the position here. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Clark gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clark stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Clark is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Otcho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and pushes Otcho back into the cage.#TD#
Clark has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Otcho is trying to keep an underhook but Clark manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Clark seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Clark .#T2#
Otcho wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clark stops Otcho from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark wants a takedown.
#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otcho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Otcho. #CL#
Clark clinches. #TD#
Clark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Otcho regains guard immediately.
Otcho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Otcho being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Otcho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark had his way with Otcho Otcho in that round.
That's time! Clark 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Otcho shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otcho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otcho.
Otcho digs a good hook to Clark 's body.
Otcho Otcho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otcho misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Otcho misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Otcho!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otcho is looking to reverse the position.
Clark remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Clark continues to hold on tight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otcho misses with a head kick.
Otcho throws a sloppy head kick
and Otcho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otcho to score with a decent uppercut.
Clark throws a right and a left that Otcho avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Otcho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Otcho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Otcho. Beautiful body shot.
Otcho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otcho misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otcho takes a swing at Clark 's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Otcho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Otcho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Otcho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Otcho Otcho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Otcho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Otcho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gardner throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gardner wants to control but Otcho postures up.
Otcho working the head and body with strikes.
Gardner is trying to control Otcho's posture but Otcho avoids it.
Gardner throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Gardner is looking to regain half guard here but Otcho keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardner is not content to let Otcho control the position.
Gardner can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Otcho stands up. #TD2#
Otcho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gardner quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Otcho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Otcho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gardner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Otcho.
Gardner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Otcho is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gardner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gardner actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardner is trying to maintain the position but Otcho is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardner 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.
Gardner tries to get to full guard but Otcho has control of the leg.
Gardner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gardner looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Otcho is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Otcho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Otcho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Otcho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gardner defending well though.
Otcho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Otcho is trying to control the action in half guard but Gardner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otcho. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Otcho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Otcho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gardner on his heels. He'll look to pass Gardner's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Otcho is aware though and is defending well.
Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Otcho. #T4#
Gardner controls Otcho momentarily but Otcho frees himself.
Gardner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Otcho is pushing down on Gardner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gardner is fighting to maintain full guard but Otcho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gardner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gardner.
Otcho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Otcho postures up.
#SUB#
Gardner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Otcho passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is looking to regain half guard here but Otcho keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otcho Otcho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Otcho. Those never looked like landing.
Gardner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Otcho misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Gardner rushes Otcho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner'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.
A head punch on the inside from Gardner fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gardner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gardner has Otcho pressed against the cage.
Gardner stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Otcho is pressed up against the cage. Gardner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Otcho down to the mat. Otcho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Otcho lands a body shot.
Gardner takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Otcho forces Gardner back against the cage and clinches.
Otcho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner trying to control the position but instead, Otcho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gardner into the cage.#TD2#
Otcho pulls guard. #SU#
Otcho is working an open guard so Gardner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Otcho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gardner closes the distance and clinches up with Otcho, looking for a takedown. Gardner pushes Otcho against the cage but Otcho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Gardner moves out of range of the body kick.
Otcho stalks Gardner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gardner's face. Gardner staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Otcho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Otcho is breathing heavily.
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!
Otcho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gardner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Otcho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otcho wants to stand but Gardner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gardner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gardner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Gardner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Otcho pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Gardner wants to improve his position but Otcho is controlling well.
Gardner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Otcho is keen to just control but Gardner is a slippery customer.
Otcho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gardner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gardner landing rabbit punches to the side of Otcho's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Gardner is trying to control but can't.
Otcho is keen to just control but Gardner is a slippery customer.
Otcho controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gardner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Otcho controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Otcho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Otcho avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the cage.
Otcho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gardner blocks it with crossed arms.
Otcho blocks a body shot from Gardner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Otcho manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Otcho has his feet on Gardner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otcho Otcho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gardner is looking to clinch. #TD#
Otcho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Otcho wants to get back to his feet but Gardner passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Otcho tries to roll over but Gardner keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Otcho wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Otcho is doing well to control the position and prevent Gardner from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Otcho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Otcho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otcho wants to control the action here but instead Gardner manages to pass to full mount!
Gardner avoids the attempt from Otcho to control.#SU#
Gardner stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Otcho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Otcho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Otcho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gardner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Otcho working away.
Gardner is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Otcho working away.
Otcho is looking to take a break and control but Gardner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardner has one of Otcho's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Otcho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gardner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Gardner sneaks back into half guard.
Gardner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gardner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Otcho pulls his head out easily.
Otcho prevents Gardner from standing back up.
Gardner is looking to get back to full guard here but Otcho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gardner manages to get back to half guard.
Gardner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Otcho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gardner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Otcho throws an elbow that misses. Gardner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Otcho's guard. Nice move by Gardner!#REVR#
Otcho has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otcho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardner controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Otcho Otcho.
I've got Otcho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otcho Otcho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva is pulling down on Otcho's head to control his posture.
Otcho pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Otcho manages to pass to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Otcho there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Otcho thowing shots but they're missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Otcho.
Otcho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. #T1#
Otcho unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otcho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Otcho loaded up on that one.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Otcho misses with a head shot.
Silva tries to hold on but Otcho pushes him away.
Otcho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Otcho controlling his opponent.
Otcho trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Silva wants to hold on but Otcho pushes him away.
Otcho throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Silva tries to hold on but Otcho postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Otcho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Otcho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Otcho loaded up on that one.
Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Otcho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Otcho punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Otcho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Otcho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Otcho tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Otcho misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Otcho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva tries to hold on but Otcho pushes him away.
Otcho misses with a head shot.
Otcho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Otcho thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
Otcho punching from mount but Silva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Otcho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Otcho controlling his opponent.
Otcho tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Otcho looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otcho Otcho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Otcho shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Otcho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Otcho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Otcho ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otcho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Otcho is defended easily by Silva.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cecil Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otcho Otcho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otcho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Otcho somewhat.
Otcho lands with a big left! Silva is wobbled badly! Otcho comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Silva to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Otcho Otcho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Otcho lands a left and a right that send Hayden crashing to the mat, dazed. Otcho thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Hayden is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Columbus Hayden has been cut.
Otcho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Hayden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Otcho is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hayden flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hayden is out cold! Otcho holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otcho Otcho!
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