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Event:
Skrap Fights 56
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen with a jab.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Kristensen counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard.
Allen 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.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kristensen working some strikes from top position.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Kristensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen seems keen to control Kristensen's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kristensen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has Kristensen in his guard.#REVB#
Allen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Kristensen is proving a slippery customer.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Kristensen defends the submission attempt.
Allen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Kristensen defends the submission attempt.
Allen prevents Kristensen from improving his position.
Allen stops Kristensen from getting back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Kristensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Allen.
#SUB#
Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Allen prevents Kristensen from standing back up.
Kristensen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kristensen is trying to stand back up but Allen is controlling him
Kristensen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kristensen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has Kristensen in his guard.#REVB#
Allen controls Kristensen momentarily but Kristensen frees himself. #T3#
Allen has control of Kristensen's left arm, preventing Kristensen from doing any damage.
Kristensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Allen is controlling Kristensen's posture.
Kristensen wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Kristensen is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kristensen back to the ropes. Allen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kristensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kristensen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kristensen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allen!
Allen sneaks back into half guard.
Allen is looking to control Kristensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allen avoid being mounted?
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 Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kristensen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Allen.
Allen feints a jab promting Kristensen to slip. Allen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kristensen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Allen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Kristensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kristensen.
Kristensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kristensen preventing the sweep.
Kristensen controlling from the top position.
Allen has control of Kristensen's left arm, preventing Kristensen from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Kristensen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kristensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kristensen postures up.
#T1#
Kristensen wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kristoffer Kristensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kristensen trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kristensen shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristensen shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
It appears Allen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Kristensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristensen feints the counter takedown.
Barry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Kristensen's head back.
#T2#
That kick from Allen tenderised Kristensen's leg. Kristensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allen scores with a head kick. Kristensen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristensen is defended easily by Allen.#TD2#
Kristensen shoots in and gets a takedown into Allen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen seems keen to control Kristensen's posture.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kristensen trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kristensen won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Allen trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen throws a series of punches but Kristensen avoids them all with ease.
Kristensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kristensen under the eye.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kristensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Allen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
#T4#
Allen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Allen darts in and clinches Kristensen up against the ropes.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Kristensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Kristensen tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard.
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!
Kristensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kristensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kristensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Allen rushes Kristensen and presses him up against the ropes.
Allen prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Kristensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Kristensen.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kristensen blocks an uppercut.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristensen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristensen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Kristensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Kristensen blocking some punches.
#T1#
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kristensen.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Kristensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kristensen goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kristensen circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kristensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allen - the referee stops the clock and Kristensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allen. Kristensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kristensen is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Kristensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kristensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen wants to clinch.#T2#
Kristensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allen swivels and escapes.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kristensen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Allen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristensen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kristensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristensen feints the counter takedown.
Allen wants to clinch up but Kristensen keeps it at a distance.
Kristensen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Kristensen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kristensen trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kristensen is looking to take a break and control but Allen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen gets back to half guard.
Allen is pressing down on Kristensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kristensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Allen controlling the position.
Kristensen trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kristensen's guard. #REVR##T4##SUB#
Allen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kristensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
Kristensen wants to stand up but Allen is controlling him.
Kristensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Allen drops back looking for a leg! Kristensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kristensen manages to kick Allen off! Allen jumps back into Kristensen's guard. #SUB#
Allen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Barry Allen!
Barry Allen wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Barry Allen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 50
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Rita connects with the punch.
Rita jabs Kristensen right on the nose. Kristensen blinks but takes it well.
Rita misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that Kristensen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rita digs a good body shot into Kristensen's ribs.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown but Rita shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Rita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rita.
Rita throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kristensen on the side of the head.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt - Rita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rita connects with a high kick.
Kristensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kristensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Kristensen shoots in but Rita avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grape Rita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
A head kick from Rita lands but Kristensen takes it in his stride.
Kristensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rita avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Rita cracks Kristensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kristensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Rita sprawls well. He's pushed Kristensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rita has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Kristensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Rita - just one landing.
Kristensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kristensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Rita sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rita scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rita is looking to score with low kicks.
Rita throws a sloppy head kick and Kristensen moves out of range easily.
Rita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kristensen on the side of the head.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rita throws a counter high kick but Kristensen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grape Rita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rita sizes up Kristensen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rita pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kristensen is out of range and Rita settles back down.
Rita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rita scores with a nice right hand.
Kristensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Rita manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kristensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rita connects with a looping right hand.
Rita lands the left hand.
Rita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Kristensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Rita pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt - Rita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rita scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rita scores with a head kick.
Rita scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Nice cross by Rita.
Rita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rita tries a head kick but it misses.
Kristensen with the counter takedown but Rita avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristensen is defended easily by Rita.
Rita stuffs the takedown attempt from Kristensen. Kristensen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Rita gets caught flat footed, as Kristensen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Rita has his feet on Kristensen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rita lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kristensen's head.
Rita is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rita works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rita lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kristensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kristensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Rita scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rita lands a glancing blow to the side of Kristensen's head.
Kristensen walks into a left hand.
Rita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danga de danga de dang - Rita scores with a four punch combination!
Rita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rita connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kristensen scrambles back to his feet.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristensen walks into a straight right hand from Rita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grape Rita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kristensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rita avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Rita.
Rita with a hook.
Kristensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kristensen fails with the takedown.
Rita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristensen is defended easily by Rita.
Grape Rita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristensen walks into a straight right hand from Rita.#T1#
Rita lands with an uppercut that bounces Kristensen off the ropes and back into range.
Kristensen has a takedown stuffed.
Rita misses with a head kick.
Kristensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rita counters with a straight right hand.
Rita sizes up Kristensen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kristensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kristensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rita circles away.
Rita scores with a punch to the head.
Rita jabs Kristensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Rita lands.
Grape Rita is winning the standup battle so far.
Rita cracks Kristensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Rita.
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!
Rita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristensen feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kristensen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rita keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Rita working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Kristensen trying to control but Rita is working from the bottom.
Rita looking for a sweep. Not yet Rita, not yet.
Kristensen trying to control but Rita is working from the bottom.
Rita wants to sweep here but Kristensen controlling him for the moment.
Rita trying to keep a closed guard but Kristensen is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kristensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rita looking to control.
Kristensen cracks Rita with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
Rita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kristensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kristensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kristensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kristensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kristensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rita keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Rita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kristoffer Kristensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rita misses with a low kick.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rita as he avoids it easily.
Kristensen tries for a takedown but Rita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grape Rita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rita misses with a low kick.
Kristensen with the counter takedown but Rita avoids it easily.
Rita slaps away a takedown attempt from Kristensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kristensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rita lands with a hook. Kristensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Rita. No joy for Kristensen on that attempt.
Rita is looking to counter punch.
Rita connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grape Rita dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Rita.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rita sprawls well. Rita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristensen can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Kristensen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kristensen is in Rita's guard.#SUB#
Rita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kristensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rita trying to keep a closed guard but Kristensen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rita 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rita working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kristensen wants to control from the top but Rita keeps moving.
Rita wants to sweep here but Kristensen controlling him for the moment.
Kristensen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rita 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.
Kristensen trying to control but Rita is working from the bottom.
Kristensen prevents Rita from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rita lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kristensen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kristensen.
Grape Rita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rita cracks Kristensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rita scores with a three punch combo!
Rita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristensen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kristensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rita scores with a jab. Kristensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kristensen tries for a takedown but Rita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kristensen checks a leg kick.
Rita jabs Kristensen right on the nose. Kristensen blinks but takes it well.
Rita is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Rita lands a body shot.
Kristensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kristensen goes for a double leg but Rita avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Rita continues to drive forward.
Rita throws a sloppy head kick and Kristensen moves out of range easily.
Rita scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rita lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Rita. No joy for Kristensen on that attempt.
Kristensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rita scores with a body shot.
Kristensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown but Rita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Rita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kristensen.
Rita scores with a jab to the body.
Rita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rita lands a nice shot that snaps Kristensen's head back.
Rita moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
A nice combination there by Rita.
Grape Rita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Rita. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rita.
Kristensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rita pinned against the ropes. Rita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rita as he connects with a hook.
Kristensen shoots in for a double leg but Rita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kristensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kristensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Rita. No joy for Kristensen on that attempt.
Rita lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rita lunges at Kristensen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kristensen's hand.
Rita stuns Kristensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kristoffer Kristensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kristensen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grape Rita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rita, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Grape Rita!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Grape Rita!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Grape Rita!
Grape Rita wins by unanimous decision!
Grape Rita spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 43
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Roffen cracks Kristensen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kristensen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roffen's half guard.#SUB2#
Kristensen is trying to work for a kimura but Roffen is defending well.
Kristensen prevents Roffen from standing back up.
Kristensen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristensen trying to control the action but Roffen is working from the bottom.
Roffen is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Kristensen is trying to control. Roffen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Kristensen with that takedown attempt.
Roffen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roffen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kristensen on the side of the head.
Kristensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kristensen shoots in but Roffen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roffen is looking for a counter combo.
Josh Roffen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.#T2#
Kristensen fails with the takedown
and Roffen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Roffen sprawls well. He's pushed Kristensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kristensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roffen avoids it really well and circles away.
Roffen slaps away a takedown attempt from Kristensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kristensen shoots and misses
and Kristensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kristensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roffen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
A combination from Roffen does no damage.
Kristensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Roffen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kristensen doesn't seem phased though.
Kristensen fails with the takedown
and Roffen counters with a stiff right hand.
Roffen scores with a leg kick.
#T4##CL#
Roffen takes the fight into the clinch.
Roffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kristensen keeps control of Roffen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kristensen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roffen gets underhooks to prevent Kristensen's takedown attempt.
Roffen gets underhooks to prevent Kristensen's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roffen is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kristensen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roffen regains guard.
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!
Roffen wants to stand up but Kristensen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roffen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kristensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roffen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kristensen scrambles back to his feet.
Kristensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Roffen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kristensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roffen's waist but Roffen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kristensen off to one side.
Roffen misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Kristensen counters with a shoot takedown. Roffen fights it but they end up in guard.
Kristensen wants to control from the top but Roffen keeps moving.
Roffen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kristensen is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kristensen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roffen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kristensen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kristensen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roffen misses with a two punch combination.
Roffen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kristensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Roffen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kristensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Josh Roffen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Roffen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kristensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Roffen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kristensen is controlling him. #T2#
Roffen keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Roffen wants to get back to his feet but Kristensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kristensen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roffen is looking to stand up but Kristensen isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roffen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kristensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Roffen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kristensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kristensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roffen circles away.
Roffen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kristensen's head backwards.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Roffen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kristensen.
Roffen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Josh Roffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kristensen shoots for a takedown but Roffen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roffen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roffen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kristensen.
Roffen is looking for a counter combo.
Josh Roffen is winning the standup battle so far.
Roffen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kristensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Roffen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roffen throws a series of strikes that have Kristensen backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristensen shoots for a takedown but Roffen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roffen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kristensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roffen counters with a three punch combo that has Kristensen backing up. Kristensen nods at Roffen to acknowledge the strikes.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roffen tries to counter with a takedown but Kristensen is quick to defend against it.
Roffen swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Kristensen shoots in and bounces Roffen off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kristensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Roffen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kristensen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kristensen wants to control from the top but Roffen keeps moving.
Kristensen content to stall in guard here.
Kristensen won't allow Roffen to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roffen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kristensen has a takedown stuffed.
Josh Roffen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Roffen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roffen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kristensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roffen swivels and escapes.
Kristensen takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Roffen stuffs the takedown attempt from Kristensen. Kristensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristensen closes the distance and clinches up with Roffen, looking for a takedown. Kristensen pushes Roffen against the ropes but Roffen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kristensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kristensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kristensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Roffen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Kristensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roffen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Kristensen is rocked!#T4#
Kristensen looks for a takedown but Roffen sprawls well.
Kristensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Roffen finish him?
Kristensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roffen counters with a straight right hand.
Roffen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristensen can do to turn this around?#CL#
Roffen takes the fight into the clinch.
Roffen trying to control the position but instead, Kristensen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roffen into the ropes.#BC#
Roffen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristoffer Kristensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roffen lands a brutal head kick. Kristensen looks out on his feet and Roffen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Josh Roffen!
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