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Event:
PL MMA 20 Pinochet vs Mencken
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Kristof blocks a head kick by Astra.
Kristof is looking to counter the offense by Astra and move into the clinch.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astra avoids it really well and circles away.
Astra tries to counter with a clinch but Kristof shakes him off and moves away.
Astra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kristof circles away.
Kristof misses with a takedown attempt
and Astra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kristof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof tries to clinch up.
Astra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Astra fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Astra wants it to stay on the feet.
Astra stuffs the takedown.
Astra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1##CL2#
Astra moves into the clinch.
Astra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kristof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet.
Astra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Astra keeps the fight on the outside.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown but Kristof manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Astra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Astra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristof seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Astra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kristof to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Astra jumps guard.
#SU#
Astra is working an open guard so Kristof takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Astra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kristof pinned against the cage. Kristof gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Astra shoots in but no luck this time.
Kristof throws a head kick but Astra moves out of range.
Kristof throws out a loose jab but Astra uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astra dives in for a single leg takedown but Kristof sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Astra keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Astra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kristof's half guard.#ES#
Kristof makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Kristof gets a double leg takedown into Astra's guard.
Astra is wriggling around but Kristof manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astra is trying to maintain the position but Kristof is very close to passing his half guard.
Kristof controlling the action here.
Kristof passes into side control, despite Astra's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Kristof is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Astra's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kristof looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Astra is avoiding damage well.
Kristof taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kristof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Astra.
Astra misses with a takedown attempt - Kristof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kris Kristof is winning the standup battle so far.
Astra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astra misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kristof moves into the clinch.
Kris Kristof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Astra.
Astra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Astra is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Kristof manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kris Kristof overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kristof has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Astra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES#
Kristof kicks Astra off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Astra with a poor takedown
and Kristof counters with a low kick, right behind Astra 's knee.
Astra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kristof as he jumps to the side.
Astra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kristof jabs at Astra's body.
Kristof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astra can do to turn this around?
Astra is breathing heavily.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch but Astra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kristof shoots in but Astra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristof throws a one two combo.
Kristof defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Astra.#T2#
Kristof throws a sloppy head kick
and Astra counters with a left and a right that stings Kristof.
Kristof tries to clinch but Astra moves out of range. #TD#
Kristof closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Astra's guard.
Astra wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristof manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Astra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU#
Kristof stands up and beckons Astra to join him on the feet. #TD#
Kristof looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kristof throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Kristof is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kristof perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Astra can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kristof is trying to work for a kimura but Astra is defending well.
Kristof is trying to control the action in half guard but Astra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kristof content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Kristof decides to stand and escape the position.
Astra shoots in but Kristof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Astra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Astra clinches. #TD#
Kristof jumps into guard, dragging Astra to the mat.
Kristof manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Astra manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kristof throws a body shot but no joy.
Kristof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Astra.
Astra fails to land the takedown.
Astra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kristof swivels and escapes.
Kris Kristof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Astra.
Astra has a takedown stuffed.
Kristof tries to clinch but Astra moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Astra stuffs the takedown.
Kristof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astra ducks under a wild hook from Kristof.#T1#
Kristof shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristof gets slowly back to his feet.
Astra throws a fast counter high kick but Kristof manages to duck under it in time.
Astra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kristof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristof is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astra.
Astra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astra lands a nice shot to the body.
Astra tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Astra counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Astra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
Astra looks for a takedown but Kristof sprawls well.#T2##CL#
Kristof rushes Astra and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kristof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kristof blocks a low kick nicely.
Kristof feinted with a counter takedown.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. Kristof tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kristof manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Astra has Kristof up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Astra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Kristof successfully pulls guard.
Astra stopping the sweep attempt from Kristof.
Astra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kristof is looking to cinch up a triangle. Astra throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kristof's body to avoid the submission. Kristof has instead reached around Astra's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kristof arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kris Kristof!
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Event:
PL MMA 16 Sight vs Baccalieri
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Boss dodges the punch combination from Astra.
#CL#
Astra clinches up against the cage.
Boss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Astra's efforts to push away.
Boss working hard to break the clinch.
Astra lands with a short shot to the head.
Boss is trying to force a seperation but Astra has the dominant position.
Astra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boss wants a takedown but no success here.
Astra has had enough of the clinch but Boss keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Astra prevents a body shot from Boss.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Boss pulls Astra into guard.
#SUB2#
Boss is looking for a triangle but Astra pushes his legs off easily.
Astra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boss's guard.
Astra stalling.
Boss tries to get to full guard but Astra has control of the leg. #T2#
Boss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Astra lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Boss looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Astra is defending well. Boss quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Astra has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Boss celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timi Boss!
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Event:
PL MMA 13 Montana vs Gaston
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
BB forces Astra back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
BB's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BB throws a series of punches but Astra moves out of range.
No luck for Astra with that takedown attempt.
BB fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Astra has taken the fight to the clinch.
BB is trying to maintain a safe position but Astra gets an underhook and turns BB into the cage.
Astra displaying some good clinch control by pressing BB up against the cage.
BB prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BB.
Astra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning BB up against the cage.#T1#
Astra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BB has him pressed against the cage.
Astra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
BB breaks from the clinch.
BB moves in looking to clinch but Astra pushes him off.
BB checks the leg kick.
Astra jabs BB right on the nose. BB blinks but takes it well.
Astra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BB fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Astra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Astra lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
BB is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astra can't break the clinch.
Astra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BB.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tedy BB. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
BB is looking to control Astra's arms but Astra gets an underhook and turns him. Now BB has his back to the cage.
Astra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BB is defending well for now.
Astra is pressed up against the cage. BB has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Astra down to the mat. Astra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Astra instigates a clinch. #TD#
BB pulls guard effortlessly.
Astra wants to control from the top but BB keeps moving.
Astra tries to stand but BB is controlling from the bottom.
BB will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BB trying to keep a closed guard but Astra is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
BB wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
BB swings for the body but Astra moves out of range.
Astra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BB but BB pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Astra dives in and grabs BB's left leg, looking for a takedown. BB pushes down on Astra's head and hops out.
Astra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BB.
BB has his takedown stuffed
and Astra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
BB gets tackled into the cage by Astra. Astra maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tedy BB will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
BB closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - BB lands in his opponent's guard.
BB preventing the sweep.
BB controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BB is looking to work some ground and pound but Astra has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BB engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Astra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
BB has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
BB slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
BB decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
BB takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astra shoots in for a takedown but BB shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by BB or perhaps it was just good defense by Astra, which made it look bad.
Astra with the counter takedown but BB avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - BB looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BB throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Astra shoots in for a double leg but BB sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
BB shoots for a takedown but Astra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Astra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tedy BB has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opel Astra.
Astra fails to pull guard.
Astra jumps guard but BB turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Astra is looking to break free of the clinch but BB has double underhooks.
BB is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
BB gets control of Astra's arms and successfully pulls guard. BB will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
BB is trying to control the position but Astra postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now BB is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Astra wants to sweep here but BB controlling him for the moment.
Astra wants to control but BB passes easily into half guard.
Astra tries to get to full guard but BB has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Astra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Astra wants to control the action here but instead BB manages to pass to full mount!
Astra wants to hold on but BB pushes him away.#SUB#
BB working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Astra turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips BB off and cradles Astra's limp body as BB celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tedy BB!
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Event:
PL MMA 9 Karlson IV vs Iduna
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Frey tries to clinch but Astra moves away
and Astra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Astra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frey tries to avoid it but Astra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frey to the ground. Frey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Astra.#CL#
Astra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Astra tries to break the clinch but Frey is controlling the position. #TD#
Astra jumps guard and drags Frey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Astra seems keen to control Frey's posture.
Astra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra seems keen to control Frey's posture.
Astra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frey is one step ahead there. #T1#
Astra trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Frey preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Astra throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astra throws a head kick that misses
and Frey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Astra really felt that one!
Astra shoots in for a double leg but Frey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frey throws a hook but Astra avoids it easily.
Frey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frey shoots in but Astra avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Astra clinches. #T2#
Astra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Astra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opel Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frey gets through Astra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Astra could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Astra prevents the takedown attempt.
Frey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Astra pulls guard.
Frey stopping the sweep attempt from Astra.
Astra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Astra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Astra keeping full guard, as Frey tries to pass.
Astra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astra tries to get out of the position.
Frey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Astra is proving hard to escape from.
Astra looking to control.
Frey wants to control from the top but Astra keeps moving.
Frey wants to stand and escape but instead Astra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Frey is trying to control the position but Astra postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Astra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frey's head.
Astra scoring with some ground and pound.
Frey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Astra passes Frey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Astra is nestled in close to Frey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Astra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opel Astra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Frey looks for a takedown but Astra sprawls well.
Astra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frey but Frey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Astra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. Frey tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opel Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Astra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Frey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Frey is looking to improve his position.
Astra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frey gets back to full guard.
Astra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Astra slips nicely into half guard.
Frey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Astra lands a nice short elbow.
Frey is looking to control Astra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frey avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Astra seems to be working for a kimura but Frey defends the submission attempt.
Astra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frey can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Astra seems content to control.
Astra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Astra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frey wants to get back to full guard but Astra has passed into side control.#T3#
Astra is staying tight to Frey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Astra cracks Frey with a big elbow. #SU#
Astra decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Astra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frey's waist but Frey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Astra off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frey. Astra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frey avoids it really well and circles away.
Frey shoots in for a takedown but Astra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frey's brow.
Astra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Astra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frey is trying to push Astra away but Astra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astra tries to pull guard but Frey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Astra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Astra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Astra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opel Astra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Frey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Astra feinted with a counter takedown.
Astra tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Frey.
Nice takedown defense from Frey. No joy for Astra on that attempt.
Frey feints the counter takedown.
Frey shoots in but no luck this time.
Astra shoots for a takedown but Frey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Astra has closed the distance and engaged Frey in a clinch.
Astra can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opel Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frey tries to break free but Astra pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astra has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Astra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Astra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Astra trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Frey wants to control from the top but Astra keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Astra has his foot on Frey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frey works his way back into a safe position though.
Astra keeping moving, preventing Frey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Frey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Astra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frey has managed to get both his arms back between Astra's legs - danger averted.
Astra pulls Frey in close to his closed guard and prevents Frey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astra is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frey trying to control the position from guard on top but Astra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Astra forces Frey back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Frey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Frey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Astra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Astra distracts Frey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Astra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Frey wants to get back to his feet but Astra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frey keeping full guard, as Astra tries to pass.
Frey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Astra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frey gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frey wants it to stay on the feet.
Frey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Astra was looking to counter with a kick there.
Astra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frey swivels and escapes.
Astra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astra shoots in for a takedown but Frey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. Frey tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Astra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 Opel Astra.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Astra, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Opel Astra!
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Event:
PL MMA 5 Aurelio vs Laden
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Astra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grabowski's guard.
Astra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski wants to stand but Astra is controlling the position.
Grabowski trying to keep a closed guard but Astra is proving a slippery customer.
Astra lands a couple of digs.
Grabowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astra is one step ahead there.
Grabowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski trying to control the position.
Astra tries to free his leg and advance position but Grabowski is retaining full guard. #T1#
Grabowski trying to keep a closed guard but Astra is proving a slippery customer.
Grabowski tries to strike from the bottom.
Astra sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grabowski wants to clinch#KD2#
and Astra counters with a crisp one two that drops Grabowski! Astra thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grabowski to his feet! Grabowski is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Grabowski is rocked!
Astra steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Grabowski is out on his feet! Astra sets himself and nearly takes Grabowski's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Opel Astra!
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Event:
PL MMA 2 Minerva vs Umber
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Astra lands with a nice body punch.
Iduna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astra counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Mumro Iduna has been cut.
Iduna shoots in and drives through. Astra sprawls well.
Astra appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Astra closes the distance and clinches up with Iduna, looking for a takedown. Astra pushes Iduna against the cage but Iduna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Astra.
Iduna shoots for a takedown but Astra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Opel Astra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mumro Iduna.
Iduna tries to clinch up.
Iduna throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Astra feints and as Iduna raises his hands in defense, Astra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Astra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iduna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Astra stopping the sweep attempt from Iduna.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iduna keeps trying to improve his position.
Iduna throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Iduna looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Astra is defending well. Iduna quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Astra has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Iduna celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mumro Iduna!
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