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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DUEL 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hermansen closes the distance and clinches.
Hermansen stops a takedown attempt from Neuer.
#TD2#
Hermansen has Neuer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hermansen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neuer tumbling to the mat - Hermansen dives into Neuer's guard.
Neuer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Neuer has his feet on Hermansen's thighs here. He's pushed Hermansen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hermansen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Neuer!
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Event:
HFS 4:
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hermansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Hermansen shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansen tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a body punch but Hermansen moves out of range.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermansen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hermansen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Hermansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hermansen throws an elbow but misses.
Hermansen looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Hermansen throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Hermansen to work.
Hermansen avoiding damage.
Hermansen is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Hermansen.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hermansen lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermansen.
Hermansen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Hermansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermansen.
Olav Hermansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Hermansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermansen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson avoiding damage as Hermansen throws knees to the body.
Hermansen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermansen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermansen misses with an elbow strike.
Hermansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermansen lands a shoulder strike.
Hermansen throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3##TD#
Hermansen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Hermansen manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Hermansen controlling him for the moment.
Hermansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.#T4#
Hermansen advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hermansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hermansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermansen swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hermansen's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hermansen is keeping the position.
Hermansen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hermansen has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Hermansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Hermansen wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermansen on the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermansen pinned against the cage. Hermansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hermansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hermansen forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Hermansen taking a breather.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermansen avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Hermansen stalls.
Hermansen lands a shot to the body.
Hermansen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hermansen working aggressively here.
A short right from Hermansen on the inside.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Hermansen. #BC#
Hermansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Hermansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermansen off to one side.
Hermansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hermansen breaks from the clinch.
Hermansen tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Hermansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Hermansen. Hermansen maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hermansen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hermansen rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Hermansen pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olav Hermansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermansen is defending well for now.
Hermansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Hermansen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hermansen clinches.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermansen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermansen tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Hermansen cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Hermansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermansen is defending well.
Hermansen looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermansen looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Hermansen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Hermansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansen misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermansen trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Hermansen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Hermansen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermansen wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hermansen tries to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hermansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Hermansen persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermansen shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Hermansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermansen off to one side.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Jack Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermansen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hermansen is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Hermansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hermansen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermansen.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Jackson catches Hermansen right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermansen manages to avoid it.
Hermansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Hermansen shakes it off.
Hermansen takes one to the side of the head.
Hermansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermansen thinking.
No luck for Hermansen with that takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Hermansen moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermansen defends it nicely.
Jab from Jackson.
Hermansen fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermansen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Hermansen dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansen.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hermansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Hermansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hermansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Hermansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hermansen clinches.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermansen avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Hermansen gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermansen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermansen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hermansen stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position. #T1#
Hermansen tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hermansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hermansen.
Hermansen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hermansen scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Hermansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hermansen manages to get underhooks.
#T2##BC#
Hermansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansen tries to clinch up.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermansen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermansen is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Hermansen moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hermansen tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Hermansen avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson wants to control but Hermansen is keeping him busy.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Hermansen is defending well.
Jack Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hermansen tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Hermansen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hermansen.
Hermansen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Hermansen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermansen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hermansen is looking to escape.
Jackson breaks from Hermansen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Hermansen is rocked!
Hermansen is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Hermansen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hermansen out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jackson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Jackson!
Jack Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Hermansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Alpha circles away.
Alpha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermansen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alpha lands with a cross.
Alpha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Olav Hermansen has been cut.
No joy there for Alpha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Hermansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermansen closes the distance and clinches up with Alpha, looking for a takedown. Hermansen pushes Alpha against the cage but Alpha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alpha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hermansen throws the left hand but Alpha avoids the punch easily.
Alpha is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Hermansen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hermansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermansen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eddie Alpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olav Hermansen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alpha throws a combination. Hermansen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alpha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermansen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Hermansen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hermansen gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hermansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Alpha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Hermansen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alpha tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hermansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olav Hermansen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Hermansen digs a good body shot into Reeves's ribs.#CL2#
Hermansen instigates a clinch.
Hermansen has Reeves pressed against the cage, preventing Reeves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hermansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermansen prevents a body shot from Reeves. #BC2#
Hermansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeves misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Hermansen counters by moving into the clinch.
Hermansen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reeves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Hermansen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reeves uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hermansen wants to sweep here but Reeves controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hermansen throws a couple of heel strikes.
#ES2#
Hermansen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hermansen.
Hermansen stalling against the cage.
Hermansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reeves backwards. #TD2#
Hermansen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reeves regains guard.
Reeves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reeves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hermansen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reeves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermansen is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hermansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head.#SUB2#
Hermansen has gone for a leg lock! Reeves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hermansen's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermansen, not yet.
Hermansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Hermansen seems to be looking for submissions.
Hermansen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hermansen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reeves defend it? Hermansen steps over the head and cranks it - Reeves is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hermansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olav Hermansen!
In defeat, Mufasa Reeves stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have come up short this time, but ill be back and better than ever'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1#
King Of Russia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hermansen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King Of Russia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermansen defends it nicely.#CL#
Hermansen has closed the distance and engaged King Of Russia in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hermansen as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hermansen.
King Of Russia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermansen tries a knee to the head but King Of Russia blocks it.
King Of Russia looking for a takedown.
Olav Hermansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zangief King Of Russia.
Hermansen pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King Of Russia can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Hermansen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Hermansen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. King Of Russia is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hermansen yanks on the arm and King Of Russia is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hermansen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olav Hermansen!
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