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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Oleynik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cassel misses with a wild combination.
Oleynik tries a low kick but Cassel avoids it. Oleynik walks into a jab. Cassel throws a head kick but Oleynik moves out of range.
Oleynik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Oleynik. Cassel throws out a counter right but Oleynik avoids it with no problem. Cassel checks the leg kick. Cassel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. No joy there for Cassel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oleynik misses with a head kick.
Cassel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Oleynik misses with a head kick.
Cassel is looking for the big counter here. Oleynik slips a jab and a cross from Cassel.
Oleynik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Oleynik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. It seemed like Cassel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Oleynik closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2# and Cassel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oleynik! Cassel lets Oleynik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1# Cassel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oleynik. Cassel lands a big right hook! Oleynik looks hurt but is still standing! Cassel lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Oleynik falls down and Cassel dives in with a huge hammer fist! Oleynik's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Cassel runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saimon Cassel! Saimon Cassel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
IVT 14
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1# Tohurt thuds his shin into the meat of Oleynik's side. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oleynik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tohurt - the referee stops the clock and Oleynik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tohurt. Oleynik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Oleynik looks winded! Tohurt throws an overhand right that drops Oleynik like a sack of potatoes! Tohurt dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tohit Tohurt!
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Event:
IVT Friday 6
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Jahr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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. Jahr is looking to advance position but Oleynik won't allow it. #SUB2# Oleynik looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oleynik trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Oleynik actively working from the bottom here. Oleynik gets full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Oleynik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jahr 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Oleynik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jahr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1# Jahr advances to mount. Jahr trying to control but Oleynik is having none of it. Oleynik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Jahr looking to secure an arm triangle but Oleynik defends it well. Oleynik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jahr tries to control but Oleynik wriggling away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Oleynik is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2# Jahr controlling his opponent. Oleynik tries to hold on but Jahr pushes him away. #SUB# Jahr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Oleynik tries to get back to half guard but can't. Oleynik keeps trying to improve his position. Jahr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oleynik is looking to escape. Oleynik wants to hold on but Jahr pushes him away. Jahr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Oleynik is desperately trying to improve his position but Jahr has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB# Jahr has hold of Oleynik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oleynik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3# Oleynik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oleynik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Oleynik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jahr pulls his head out easily. Oleynik is looking to improve his position.
Oleynik trying to hold on to Jahr's head to control him but Jahr postures up.
Jahr is looking to advance position but Oleynik won't allow it. Jahr moves into full mount! Oleynik won't be happy about that! Oleynik is desperately trying to improve his position but Jahr has a good base and remains in mount.#T4# Jahr trying to control but he's not successful this time. Oleynik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Jahr uses his free foot to push down on Oleynik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oleynik. Oleynik tries to hold on but Jahr postures up. Oleynik regains half guard.#SUB2# Oleynik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jahr is pressing down on Oleynik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oleynik is holding on for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jahr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oleynik has managed to free his arm - good work. Oleynik trying to control but Jahr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylo Jahr dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD# Jahr feints and as Oleynik raises his hands in defense, Jahr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Jahr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oleynik can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Oleynik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Oleynik is tightening it up a little... Jahr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jahr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jahr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Oleynik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Oleynik!
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Event:
IVT 7
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# Oleynik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Caesar has managed to clinch.
Oleynik looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2# Oleynik pulls Caesar into guard.
Oleynik keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Caesar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oleynik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caesar has managed to get both his arms back between Oleynik's legs - danger averted. Caesar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Caesar continues to stall.#SUB2# Oleynik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caesar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Caesar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oleynik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caesar has managed to get both his arms back between Oleynik's legs - danger averted.#T1# Caesar controls from within his opponent's guard. Oleynik keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oleynik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caesar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Caesar slips nicely into half guard. Caesar stalling. #SUB2# Oleynik looking for submissions off his back. Caesar is thwarting Oleynik's attempts to control the position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Oleynik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Caesar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB# Caesar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oleynik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Oleynik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Oleynik is looking to improve his position.
Oleynik is not content to let Caesar control the position. Oleynik is trying is best to control the position here. Caesar prevents Oleynik from improving his position. Oleynik is trying to maintain the position but Caesar is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Oleynik tries to get to full guard but Caesar has control of the leg. #SUB# Oleynik is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Caesar has latched onto it... Big trouble! Caesar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Oleynik is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Caesar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Caesar! Black Caesar is the new super heavyweight champion! In his post fight interview, Black Caesar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AB19
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1# A punch combination from Cassel misses. Cassel thuds his right hand into Oleynik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Saimon Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Cassel lands a big uppercut and Oleynik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Oleynik looks OK. Cassel waves Oleynik back to his feet!#ROC# Oleynik is rocked! Cassel ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Oleynik's jaw. Oleynik's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Cassel does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saimon Cassel! Saimon Cassel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AB16 Guedes v Yusupov
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Fujita avoids the head kick by Oleynik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujita! But no joy. A jab from Fujita misses. Oleynik tries to counter with a takedown but Fujita is quick to defend against it.#CL# Oleynik clinches up against the cage. Oleynik is stalling here.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Oleynik is controlling him. Oleynik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fujita gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oleynik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oleynik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fujita pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Oleynik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oleynik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fujita counter with a right hand. #KD2# Fujita drops Oleynik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Oleynik looks back up at him and smiles so Fujita waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Oleynik is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Oleynik misses with a wild combination.
Oh Oleynik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fujita thuds a left hand into Oleynik's body. Oleynik is breathing heavily. Fujita lands a nice looking body shot.
Oleynik seems to have got his legs back now. Fujita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oleynik doesn't seem bothered though. Fujita drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Oleynik's head, knocking him out cold! Fujita is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaz Fujita!
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Event:
AB11 Lawrence v Minaj
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1# Nice uppercut lands for Tea. That snapped Oleynik's head back.
#CL2# Oleynik pushes Tea up against the cage in a clinch. Oleynik jumps guard but Tea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Oleynik jumps into guard, dragging Tea to the mat.
Oleynik looking to control.
Tea pushing down on Oleynik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Oleynik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oleynik. Tea trying to control but Oleynik is working from the bottom. Tea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Oleynik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Oleynik pushes a forearm under Tea's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tea is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Oleynik!
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Event:
Alca8 Lawrence vs Jones
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1# Saggioro ducks right into an uppercut from Oleynik. Oleynik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Saggioro scores with a takedown into Oleynik's guard.#SUB# Saggioro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saggioro trying to control but Oleynik is working from the bottom. Saggioro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Oleynik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Saggioro wants to control from the top but Oleynik keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Oleynik working for a triangle but Saggioro defends it easily.
#SUB# Oleynik has his foot on Saggioro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saggioro works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Saggioro trying to control the position from guard on top but Oleynik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Saggioro sitting in guard, not really doing much. Oleynik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Oleynik is looking for a triangle but Saggioro pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Saggioro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oleynik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saggioro has managed to get both his arms back between Oleynik's legs - danger averted. Saggioro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Oleynik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saggioro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Saggioro wants to control from the top but Oleynik keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Oleynik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saggioro defends well. Saggioro slips nicely into half guard. Oleynik 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.#SUB2# Saggioro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saggioro is looking to take a break and control but Oleynik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Saggioro tries to pass to full mount but Oleynik defends it. Oleynik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Saggioro is working for a submission of some sort.
Oleynik trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2# Saggioro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oleynik sees it coming and defends easily. Saggioro trying to pass the guard but Oleynik defending well. #SUB2# Saggioro is looking for a kimura but Oleynik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saggioro to get the leverage. #SUB2# Saggioro is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Oleynik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Saggioro is trying to control the action in half guard but Oleynik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Saggioro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Oleynik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saggioro is working away from the top position though. We've been informed that Saggioro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Saggioro is looking to take a break and control but Oleynik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Saggioro trying to control the pace. #SUB# Oleynik has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Saggioro. Oh but Oleynik has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Saggioro goes limp - he's gone! Oleynik jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Oleynik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1# Oleynik darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Test counters with a single leg into guard. Oleynik didn't expect that. Test trying to control but Oleynik is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Test drops back looking for a leg! Oleynik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oleynik manages to kick Test off! Test jumps back into Oleynik's guard. Oleynik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Oleynik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Test defends well. Test trying to control but Oleynik is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Test drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oleynik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oleynik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oleynik! #REVR# Test tries to improve position but can't. Oleynik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB# Oleynik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Test knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Oleynik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Test is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Test tries to bench press Oleynik off him but Oleynik keeps the position. A control attempt from Test but he's now mounted! Oleynik pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB# Oleynik goes for an armbar but Test turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Test. #SUB# Test avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Test stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oleynik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2# Test 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. Oleynik keeping moving, preventing Test from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Test stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oleynik swivels though and keeps the full guard. Oleynik tries to land a sweep but no joy. Oleynik trying to keep a closed guard but Test is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Oleynik has his foot on Test's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Test works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Oleynik has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Test should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Oleynik has tightened it up now! Test should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ezekiel Oleynik!
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