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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 10
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tendo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliver on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliver's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Oliver has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tendo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Come on Oliver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Oliver jumps guard and drags Tendo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tendo throws an elbow that misses. Oliver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tendo's guard. Nice move by Oliver!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tendo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliver.
Tendo wants to sweep but no luck.
Tendo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tendo can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tendo is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Tendo gets full guard.
Oliver stops Tendo from standing up.
Tendo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tendo wants to sweep but no luck.
Tendo keeps trying to improve his position.
Tendo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tendo wants to sweep here but Oliver controlling him for the moment.
Oliver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tendo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliver stays in close to Tendo's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tendo lands a leg kick that knocks Oliver off balance momentarily.
Tendo keeps the fight on the outside.
As Oliver backs off Tendo throws a huge counter combo but Oliver manages to avoid it all.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tendo as he jumps to the side.
Tendo wants to counter with a clinch but Oliver pushes him away.
Oliver dives in and grabs Tendo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tendo pushes down on Oliver's head and hops out.
Tendo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Oliver as Tendo shoots in.
Tendo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliver swivels and escapes.#T3##CL2#
Oliver gets tackled into the cage by Tendo. Tendo maintains the clinch.
Oliver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tendo walks away with a smile on his face. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tendo.
Oliver is looking to counter punch.
Tendo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliver pinned against the cage. Oliver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Tendo clinches.
Oliver takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Tendo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tendo as he jumps to the side.
Oliver sets himself, and Tendo steps forward looking for the clinch! Oliver avoids it this time.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tendo or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliver, which made it look bad.
Oliver feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tendo looks for a takedown but Oliver sprawls well.
Oliver attempts a counter takedown but Tendo avoids it well and moves away.
Tendo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tendo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tendo shoots in for a takedown but Oliver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Justin Oliver will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oliver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tendo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Oliver has been cut.#TD#
Oliver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tendo was covering up waiting for the punch and Oliver finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Tendo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tendo shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliver sprawls well. He's pushed Tendo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliver tries to clinch up but Tendo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Oliver darts in and clinches Tendo up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tendo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tendo clinches up with Oliver and pushes him back against the cage.
Tendo stalls. #T1##BC2#
Tendo breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliver.
Oliver fails to land the takedown.
Oliver looks for a takedown but Tendo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver darts in looking for a takedown but Tendo gets double underhooks and turns Oliver into the cage. #KD2#
Tendo lands a big head kick that sends Oliver tumbling to the mat! Tendo takes a step backwards and waves Oliver back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Oliver is rocked!
Nin Ja Tendo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Tendo moves into range and clinches up with Oliver.
Oh Oliver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Tendo breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tendo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliver is trying to defend but Tendo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tendo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Tendo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oliver seems to have got his legs back now.
Tendo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tendo is taking a breather. Oliver 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.
Oliver trying to control from the bottom.
Oliver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tendo.
Tendo is keen to just control but Oliver is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Oliver stuffs the takedown attempt from Tendo. Tendo gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Oliver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tendo's half guard.
Oliver is thwarting Tendo's attempts to control the position.
Tendo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Oliver tries to stand and escape but Tendo is controlling the position.
Tendo is looking to improve his position.
Oliver is trying to control. Tendo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tendo.
Tendo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliver tries to avoid it but Tendo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliver to the ground. Oliver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tendo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliver swats away the attempt to clinch by Tendo.
Tendo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Oliver rushes Tendo and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nin Ja Tendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Oliver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Oliver looks for the body kick but Tendo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliver is defended easily by Tendo.
No luck for Tendo with that takedown attempt.
Oliver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oliver shoots in for a double leg but Tendo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tendo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliver as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Tendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tendo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tendo pushes Oliver up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Oliver missing with knees to the body.
Oliver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tendo.
Oliver is looking to break free of the clinch but Tendo has double underhooks.
Oliver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tendo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliver goes for a double leg but Tendo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tendo continues to drive forward.
Tendo looks for a takedown but Oliver sprawls well.
Oliver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tendo circles away.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Tendo is avoiding it.
#T2#
Oliver tests Tendo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tendo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tendo.
Oliver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliver.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tendo as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Tendo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tendo has Oliver pressed against the cage, preventing Oliver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tendo wants a takedown but no success here.
Tendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Tendo as Oliver shoots in.
Oliver dives in for a single leg takedown but Tendo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tendo closes the distance and clinches up with Oliver, looking for a takedown. Tendo pushes Oliver against the cage but Oliver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tendo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tendo throws out a leg kick but Oliver moves out of range and Tendo only half commits.
Tendo tries to clinch but Oliver moves out of range.
Oliver lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Tendo is avoiding it.
Tendo misses with a body kick.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Oliver instigates a clinch. #T4#
Tendo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliver is defending well.
Tendo with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Justin Oliver's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Tendo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tendo throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Tendo.
Tendo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tendo misses with a takedown attempt - Oliver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver fails with the takedown.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Tendo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nin Ja Tendo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tendo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nin Ja Tendo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Oliver shoots in and gets a takedown into May's guard.
May really is a fat lump.
Oliver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliver looking to pass the guard.
May is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
May has an active guard here but Oliver has managed to pass into half guard.
May might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
May wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Oliver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oliver lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
May tries to get to full guard but Oliver has control of the leg. #SUB2#
May is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliver.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver slows the pace down in half guard.
May won't allow Oliver to pass to mount.
Oliver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for May! #SUB2#
Oliver jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but May manages to avoid the submission attempt.
May gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
May really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
May in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oliver prevents May from getting the reversal.
May manages to regain half guard. Good work.
May throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Still in half guard, Oliver seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Oliver.
Oliver is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
May is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
May wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Oliver is working for a kimura but May is defending it quite comfortably.
May wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Oliver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oliver works his way into full mount!
May is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliver content just to control the position here.
May is trying to reverse the position but instead Oliver has taken his back - oops!
Oliver just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
May is trapped and Oliver is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oliver doesn't have the hooks in and May manages to turn into his guard.
Oliver looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliver, not yet.
May missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Oliver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Oliver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. May gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Oliver has his foot on May's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. May works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Oliver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Oliver rushes May and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
May tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
May wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
May content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Oliver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Oliver drives through and clinches with May against the cage.
May is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliver is keeping busy.
Oliver lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver tries for a takedown but May manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from May as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliver as May tries to tie him up.
May seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Oliver is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1#
May taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
May pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antonio May.#TD2#
Oliver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. May manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
May is looking to stand back up but Oliver counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by May. #REVR#
Oliver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Oliver stands up from half guard.
Justin Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliver pushes May away with a front kick.#T2#
Oliver connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt May covering up! Oliver comes in with a big uppercut and May goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Oliver!
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