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Event:
SAFO KickBoxing II
Date: Dec 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Didzinieks moves into range and clinches up with Pandu.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Didzinieks blocks it with crossed arms.
Pandu lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pandu.
Didzinieks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pandu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Pandu manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Didzinieks closes the distance and pushes Pandu back into the ropes.
Pandu misses with an elbow over the top.
Pandu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Pandu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Didzinieks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Didzinieks lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Didzinieks has Pandu up against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandu trying to control the position but instead, Didzinieks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pandu into the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Pandu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pandu scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1##BC#
Pandu breaks the clinch.
Pandu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pandu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandu scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Didzinieks closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Pandu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandu throws an overhand right that lands on Didzinieks's shoulder, as Didzinieks tries to avoid the shot.
Pandu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Didzinieks misses with a leg kick.
Pandu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Didzinieks looks to land a combination but Pandu avoids it well.
Didzinieks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pandu back to the ropes. Didzinieks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Didzinieks rushes Pandu and presses him up against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Didzinieks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Pandu throws out a head kick that Didzinieks doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Didzinieks crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Didzinieks's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#
Didzinieks is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dikanais Didzinieks has been cut.
Didzinieks throws a nice looking combination but Pandu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Didzinieks is still on wobbly legs! Can Pandu finish him?#CL2#
Didzinieks forces Pandu back against the ropes and clinches.
Didzinieks seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Pandu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Didzinieks moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pandu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pandu looking to throw knees to the head but Didzinieks is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Pandu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Didzinieks wants to stall.
Didzinieks is trying to break the clinch but Pandu is controlling him.
Pandu looking to throw knees to the head but Didzinieks is blocking nicely.
Didzinieks slows down the pace here.
Pandu trying to land knees to the body.
Pandu stalling in the clinch but Didzinieks improves position.
Didzinieks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pandu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Didzinieks's face.
Pandu missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Pandu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Didzinieks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pandu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pandu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Didzinieks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pandu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pandu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Didzinieks.
#BC#
Pandu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Didzinieks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didzinieks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Didzinieks closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panca Pandu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dikanais Didzinieks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pandu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pandu throws a sloppy body shot
and Didzinieks counters with a left and a right that stings Pandu.
Didzinieks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandu throws out the jab.
Didzinieks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Didzinieks closes the distance and clinches.
Didzinieks scores with a hook to the body.
Pandu trying to stall but Didzinieks improves his position.
Didzinieks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Didzinieks tries to break free but Pandu pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Didzinieks - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Pandu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Didzinieks if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Didzinieks moves into the clinch.
Pandu lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Didzinieks trying to control the position but instead, Pandu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Didzinieks into the ropes.#BC#
Pandu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Didzinieks closes the distance and pushes Pandu back into the ropes.
Didzinieks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pandu looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Pandu fails to land.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Didzinieks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pandu trying to stall but Didzinieks improves his position.
Didzinieks avoiding damage.
#T2#
Pandu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Didzinieks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pandu as Didzinieks tries to tie him up.
Didzinieks controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Didzinieks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Didzinieks does no damage.
Didzinieks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pandu throws a counter high kick but Didzinieks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pandu throws a head kick that Didzinieks semi-blocks.
#T3##CL2#
Didzinieks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Didzinieks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Didzinieks misses
and Pandu counters with a straight right hand.
Dikanais Didzinieks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandu. Didzinieks shrugs it off though.
Didzinieks is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Didzinieks moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Didzinieks as Pandu tries to tie him up.
Pandu with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pandu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Didzinieks's brow.
Pandu is looking to control Didzinieks's arms but Didzinieks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pandu has his back to the ropes.
Pandu stalling in the clinch but Didzinieks improves position.
Didzinieks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Pandu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Pandu blocks a low kick nicely.
Didzinieks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Didzinieks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Didzinieks. #CL#
Pandu clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandu wants to stall.
Didzinieks blocking some punches.
#BC#
Pandu breaks from the clinch.
Pandu looks to land a left hand but Didzinieks moved out of range nicely.
Didzinieks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pandu.
Pandu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Didzinieks clinches with his opponent.
Didzinieks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Panca Pandu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dikanais Didzinieks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Didzinieks avoids a kick to the body.
Pandu tries a head kick but it misses.
Didzinieks throws a one two combo.
Didzinieks throws a low kick but Pandu avoids it.#CL2#
Didzinieks takes the fight into the clinch.
Pandu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Didzinieks is defending well for now.
Pandu misses with a knee strike.
Didzinieks is trying to break the clinch but Pandu has him pressed against the ropes.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but Didzinieks blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks wants to get back to striking at distance but Pandu won't allow it.
#BC2#
Didzinieks manages to break the clinch.
Panca Pandu is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Didzinieks.
#CL2#
Didzinieks clinches up with Pandu and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pandu looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Pandu manages to break the clinch.
Pandu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Pandu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Pandu breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Pandu darts in and clinches Didzinieks up against the ropes.
Didzinieks has Pandu pressed against the ropes.
Didzinieks tries to circle away but Pandu has him pinned against the ropes.
Pandu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pandu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Pandu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Didzinieks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pandu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Didzinieks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Pandu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pandu throws a jab when Didzinieks was well out of range.#CL2#
Didzinieks clinches.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pandu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Didzinieks tries to break free but Pandu pushes him back against the ropes.
Pandu looking to throw knees to the head but Didzinieks is blocking nicely.
Didzinieks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Didzinieks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pandu.
Didzinieks controlling the action here for a moment.
Didzinieks is pushing Pandu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Didzinieks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Didzinieks looking to stall.
Didzinieks taking a breather.
Pandu trying to stall but Didzinieks improves his position.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Didzinieks blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Pandu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Didzinieks forces Pandu back against the ropes and clinches.
Pandu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Didzinieks.
Didzinieks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Didzinieks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Didzinieks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandu misses the target.#CL#
Pandu moves into range and clinches up with Didzinieks.
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pandu throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Pandu breaks from the clinch.
Didzinieks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dikanais Didzinieks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Didzinieks moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Didzinieks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pandu swings wildly with an uppercut but Didzinieks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandu is trying to stall.
Dikanais Didzinieks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didzinieks tries to land knees in the clinch but Pandu avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Panca Pandu.
Well Pandu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Panca Pandu!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Panca Pandu!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Panca Pandu!
Panca Pandu wins by unanimous decision!
Panca Pandu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
S.A.F.O BMF #2
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Didzinieks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Didzinieks showed some decent athleticism there.
Didzinieks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Didzinieks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iva on the ground.
Iva is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva gets back to full guard.
Didzinieks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Iva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Didzinieks postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Iva working for submissions but it's allowed Didzinieks to get to half guard.
Iva is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva controlling the position for now.
Iva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Iva looking for subs off his back but Didzinieks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Iva controlling the position well. #T2#
Iva is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Didzinieks advances position into side control!
Didzinieks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iva prevents Didzinieks from improving position. #T3#
Iva is looking to regain half guard here but Didzinieks keeps moving and retains side control.
Didzinieks looks up at the clock and then as Iva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Didzinieks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Iva is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Didzinieks working away.
Iva tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Didzinieks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Didzinieks looking to control but instead Iva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Iva wants to control but Didzinieks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Didzinieks prevents Iva from improving his position.
Iva wants to control but Didzinieks is keeping busy.
Iva gets back to full guard.
Didzinieks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks is fighting to break Iva's control of his arms but Iva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Iva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dikanais Didzinieks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Didzinieks throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Didzinieks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Iva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Didzinieks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Didzinieks's back!
Iva keeps control of the position as Didzinieks tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Didzinieks avoids the strikes from Iva. #SUB2#
Didzinieks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Iva gets his way!
#SUB2#
Iva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Didzinieks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Didzinieks is trying to break free.
#T1##SUB2#
Didzinieks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Iva working for a choke but Didzinieks is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Iva is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Didzinieks is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sal Iva!
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Event:
S.A.F.O NEW ERA #4
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Didzinieks shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Didzinieks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Didzinieks regains guard.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Didzinieks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cramer trying to control but Didzinieks is working from the bottom.
Didzinieks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cramer manages to pass to side control.
Didzinieks is staying active underneath Cramer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Cramer stops Didzinieks from getting back to his feet.
Cramer with the ground and pound but Didzinieks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cramer wants to pass the guard but Didzinieks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Didzinieks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cramer defends well.
Cramer postures up in Didzinieks's guard and throws a big left but Didzinieks blocks it.
Cramer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cramer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cramer trying to control from half guard but Didzinieks is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cramer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Didzinieks to regain full guard.
Cramer trying to control but Didzinieks is working from the bottom.
Didzinieks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cramer closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Cramer is trying to trip Didzinieks. He has hold of a leg but Didzinieks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cramer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didzinieks managing to control the position.
Cramer slips nicely into half guard.
Cramer wants to take a breather but Didzinieks is having none of it.
Cramer tries to pass to full mount but Didzinieks defends it.
Cramer wants to take a breather but Didzinieks is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Cramer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Didzinieks is looking to control Cramer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Didzinieks avoid being mounted?
Cramer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks is pressing down on Cramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Didzinieks ducks under a wild hook from Cramer.#CL2#
Cramer moves into the clinch successfully.
Cramer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Didzinieks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Cramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Didzinieks regains guard.
Didzinieks is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cramer dives into side control.
#REVR#
Didzinieks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cramer off and has taken his back!
Cramer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cramer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Didzinieks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didzinieks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cramer can't escape the position.
#T1#
Didzinieks controlling from the full mount.
Cramer is trying to reverse the position but instead Didzinieks has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Didzinieks tightening his grip on Cramer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Cramer fending off the submission attempt from Didzinieks.
Didzinieks is looking to control Cramer but Cramer is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cramer rolls, trying to escape but Didzinieks keeps control of the position.
Didzinieks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Didzinieks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cramer.
Didzinieks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Didzinieks working for a choke but Cramer is defending well.
Didzinieks tries to keep control of the position but Cramer is staying busy.#T3#
Cramer wants to escape the position.
Cramer trying to control but not successfully.
Cramer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Didzinieks is not going to allow Cramer to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Cramer right now.
Didzinieks not allowing Cramer to control his hands. #T4#
Didzinieks has good solid back control here.
Cramer just trying to survive but Didzinieks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Didzinieks is riding his opponent, not letting Cramer buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cramer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dikanais Didzinieks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cramer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Didzinieks after a bit of a struggle.
Cramer lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Cramer.
Cramer lands a hook that snaps the head of Didzinieks backwards.
Didzinieks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cramer avoids the elbow strike from Didzinieks, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cramer misses with a double jab.
Cramer throws a right hand that Didzinieks ducks under and follows up with a left that Didzinieks also avoids with ease.
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cramer as he jumps to the side.
Cramer wants to counter the offense by Didzinieks and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dikanais Didzinieks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didzinieks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cramer is fending him off so far but Didzinieks persists. Nope, Cramer circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Didzinieks misses with a takedown attempt - Cramer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Didzinieks darts in looking for a takedown but Cramer gets double underhooks and turns Didzinieks into the cage. #CL2#
Cramer has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cramer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cramer goes for a takedown attempt but Didzinieks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cramer has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Didzinieks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Cramer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Didzinieks regains guard immediately.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramer wants to pass the guard but Didzinieks is keeping the position.
Cramer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cramer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Didzinieks is keeping the position for now.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Didzinieks is looking to stand back up but Cramer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Didzinieks.
Cramer is trying to control. Didzinieks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Didzinieks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cramer.
Cramer pushes down on Didzinieks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Didzinieks to regain full guard.
Nick Cramer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cramer content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramer looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Didzinieks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cramer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cramer looking to sit in guard and control but Didzinieks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Cramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cramer 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cramer!
After the fight, Nick Cramer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
S.A.F.O FIGHT #1
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Didzinieks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henri defends well and Didzinieks ends up having to push Henri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Didzinieks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henri.
Didzinieks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Didzinieks fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Henri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henri throws a right hand that Didzinieks ducks under and follows up with a left that Didzinieks also avoids with ease.
Didzinieks goes for a double leg but Henri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henri continues to drive forward.
Henri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Didzinieks manages to circle out of the way.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dikanais Didzinieks.#CL#
Henri clinches up against the cage.
Didzinieks is looking to break free of the clinch but Henri has double underhooks. #TD#
Henri pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henri wants to sweep here but Didzinieks controlling him for the moment.
Henri is trying to control the position but Didzinieks postures up. #T1##SUB#
Henri is looking for a triangle but Didzinieks pushes his legs off easily.
Henri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Didzinieks wants to control from the top but Henri keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henri sprawls well. Henri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Didzinieks gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Henri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Didzinieks on his heels. He'll look to pass Didzinieks's guard now, I'm sure.
Henri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Didzinieks is trying to keep Henri in close.
Henri preventing the sweep.
Henri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Didzinieks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Henri postures up.
Henri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Henri with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Henri drives through and clinches with Didzinieks against the cage.
Henri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Didzinieks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Didzinieks wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Henri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Didzinieks's guard.
Didzinieks 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#
Henri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Henri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Didzinieks tries to keep at a distance but Henri has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Henri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Julma Henri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Didzinieks leaves Henri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Didzinieks throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks keeps the fight on the outside.
Didzinieks swinging wildly here.
Henri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Didzinieks is fending him off so far but Henri persists. Nope, Didzinieks circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julma Henri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Didzinieks darts in and clinches Henri up against the cage.#T1#
Henri is trying to pull guard but Didzinieks has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Henri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henri misses with the combination.
Didzinieks throws the kick towards the body but Henri avoids it.
Didzinieks scores with a three punch combo!
Didzinieks tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Henri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Didzinieks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Didzinieks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Didzinieks tries to break the clinch but Henri is controlling the position.
Didzinieks tries to break the clinch but Henri is controlling the position. #T2##TD#
Henri wants the takedown. Didzinieks is fighting it off but Henri persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Didzinieks's guard against the cage.
Didzinieks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henri wants to pass the guard but Didzinieks is keeping the position.
Henri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Didzinieks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henri looking to pass the guard.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Didzinieks looking for a sweep. Not yet Didzinieks, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Didzinieks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Henri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Didzinieks, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Henri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dikanais Didzinieks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Henri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Didzinieks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henri pushes down on Didzinieks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Didzinieks is looking to control Henri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Didzinieks avoid being mounted?#T4#
Henri trying to control the action but Didzinieks is working from the bottom.
Henri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Didzinieks can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Henri is working for a submission of some sort.
Henri is taking a breather. Didzinieks 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Henri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julma Henri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Didzinieks tries to clinch up but Henri circles away and keeps his distance.
Henri shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Didzinieks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Didzinieks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henri circles away.#TD#
Henri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Didzinieks is trying to defend but Henri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri controlling the action here.
Henri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Henri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Didzinieks trying to control here.
Henri content to control rather than advance.
Didzinieks wants to control but Henri is keeping busy.
Didzinieks is not content to let Henri control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henri stops Didzinieks from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Julma Henri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Didzinieks wants to improve his position but Henri is controlling well.
Didzinieks is holding on to half guard well.
Henri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Didzinieks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Henri leaves Didzinieks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Didzinieks tries to clinch but Henri is having none of it.
Henri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Didzinieks defends it nicely.
Didzinieks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henri's waist but Henri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Didzinieks off to one side.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dikanais Didzinieks.#CL#
Henri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Henri decides to pull guard.
Henri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Didzinieks controls the pace.
Didzinieks tries to stand but Henri is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Henri has his foot on Didzinieks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Didzinieks works his way back into a safe position though.
Henri keeping moving, preventing Didzinieks from controlling successfully.
Henri wants to stand and escape but Didzinieks is having none of it.
Henri keeping moving, preventing Didzinieks from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henri has Didzinieks pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henri misses the jab.
Didzinieks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Henri clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Didzinieks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henri is fending him off so far but Didzinieks persists. Nope, Henri circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Henri clinches with his opponent.
Henri gets underhooks to prevent Didzinieks's takedown attempt.
Henri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Didzinieks prevents it.
Henri jumps guard but Didzinieks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Didzinieks wants a takedown but no success here.
Julma Henri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dikanais Didzinieks.#TD#
Henri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Didzinieks uses from the top position.
Henri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henri tries to get out of the position.
Didzinieks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henri pulls Didzinieks in to control the position.
Didzinieks wants to pass the guard but Henri is keeping the position.
Henri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Henri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Didzinieks keeping moving, preventing Henri from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Didzinieks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Henri escapes and throws Didzinieks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Didzinieks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henri takes a little break here. Didzinieks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henri passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Didzinieks!
Henri lands with some strikes.
Didzinieks taking shots to the head. #T3#
Henri working Didzinieks over with strikes here.
Henri avoids the attempt from Didzinieks to control.
Henri controlling the pace for now.
Didzinieks has given up his back here.
Didzinieks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henri scores with punches and elbows. #T4##SUB#
Henri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Henri trying to control.
Henri controlling well, preventing Didzinieks from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henri has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Didzinieks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Henri had his way with Dikanais Didzinieks in that 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Didzinieks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henri misses with a takedown attempt - Didzinieks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Didzinieks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Henri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Henri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Didzinieks sprawls well. Didzinieks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henri gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Henri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Didzinieks sprawls well initially but Henri persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Didzinieks kicks off Henri and gets to his feet. #T1#
Didzinieks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Didzinieks fails with the takedown.
Didzinieks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Didzinieks misses #TD#
and Henri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Didzinieks won't be happy with that.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks is controlling his arm.
Henri is working Didzinieks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Didzinieks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Henri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henri prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Henri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Didzinieks is not content to let Henri control the position.
Henri looks up at the clock and then as Didzinieks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Didzinieks is trying to improve his position.
Didzinieks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Henri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Didzinieks keeps working. #SUB#
Henri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks is controlling his arm.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Henri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Didzinieks has escaped the position, nice work there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Henri gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Henri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Didzinieks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henri wants to stand but Didzinieks has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julma Henri.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henri, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julma Henri!
After winning the bout, Julma Henri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Didzinieks shoots for a takedown but Potatobaler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Didzinieks tries to clinch up but Potatobaler circles away and keeps his distance.
Didzinieks shoots for a takedown but Potatobaler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Potatobaler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Didzinieks drops his hands momentarily and Potatobaler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Potatobaler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Didzinieks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Didzinieks won't allow Potatobaler to sweep him here.
Didzinieks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Didzinieks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Potatobaler, up you get! #TD2#
Didzinieks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Potatobaler is trying to defend but Didzinieks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Didzinieks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Potatobaler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Potatobaler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Didzinieks manages to pass to mount!
Didzinieks lands a heavy elbow.
Potatobaler tries to lock up and control but Didzinieks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Didzinieks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Didzinieks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Didzinieks avoids the attempt from Potatobaler to control.#T2#
Didzinieks controlling his opponent.
Didzinieks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Didzinieks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Potatobaler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Didzinieks landing strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Didzinieks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Potatobaler, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Didzinieks has hold of Potatobaler's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Potatobaler tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Didzinieks cranks the arm and Potatobaler screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Potatobaler, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dikanais Didzinieks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Racker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Didzinieks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Racker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Didzinieks dives in and scores a takedown into Racker's guard.
Didzinieks content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Didzinieks stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Racker doesn't manage to clinch there - Didzinieks circles away.
#CL2#
Didzinieks moves into range and clinches up with Racker.#BC2#
Didzinieks breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Didzinieks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Didzinieks drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Didzinieks as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Racker screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Didzinieks! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dikanais Didzinieks!
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