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Event:
CMMA 54 Ivanov vs Hanski
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Morton throws a combination that misses
and Of Legend counters with a three punch combo that has Morton backing up. Morton nods at Of Legend to acknowledge the strikes.
Of Legend misses with a wild combination.
Morton scores with a three punch combo!
Of Legend throws a front kick aimed at Morton's knee but Morton avoids it well.
Of Legend showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morton.
Morton throws a nice looking combination but Of Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chris Morton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morton looks to land a combination but Of Legend avoids it well.
Morton misses with the combination.
Morton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
A combination from Morton does no damage.
Of Legend seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morton throws a big shot that misses.
Of Legend thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Of Legend has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morton looks to land a combination but Of Legend avoids it well.
Morton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Of Legend.
Of Legend lands with a nice combination. Morton backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Chris Morton has been cut.
Of Legend scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morton in his tracks. #CL#
Of Legend gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Legend wants to take the fight to the mat but Morton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Of Legend is trying to drag Morton to the mat but Morton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Of Legend.
Morton looking to throw knees to the head but Of Legend is blocking nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Of Legend tries to score a body lock takedown but Morton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Of Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A hook to the body from Of Legend.
Morton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morton has Of Legend pushed against the cage.
Of Legend'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.
Morton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Of Legend is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morton is defending well.
Morton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morton looking to stall.
#TD#
Of Legend has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morton regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Of Legend drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Of Legend has Morton in his guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Morton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Of Legend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morton has managed to get both his arms back between Of Legend's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Of Legend looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morton is defending well. Of Legend quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Of Legend celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Of Legend!
A relieved looking Bob Of Legend thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Lester moves into the clinch.
A short right from Lester.
Of Legend misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lester on the inside.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Of Legend backwards.
Lester lands with a light punch inside.
Lester gets underhooks to prevent Of Legend's takedown attempt.
Lester lands with a left to the head.
Lester lands a body punch.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lester lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lester.
Of Legend is breathing heavily.
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Of Legend is working for takedown but Lester is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Lester. #ROC2#Of Legend is rocked!#T1#
Lester taking a breather.
Oh Of Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
Lester lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Of Legend to his knees! Lester keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
Moe Lester thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws VI
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Of Legend. Those never looked like landing.
Foy darts in looking for a takedown but Of Legend gets double underhooks and turns Foy into the cage.
Foy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Of Legend tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Foy manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Foy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Of Legend is defending well.
Bob Of Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Foy.
Of Legend prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Of Legend up against the cage.
Foy is trying to pull guard but Of Legend turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Of Legend.
Of Legend is looking to break free of the clinch but Foy has double underhooks.
Of Legend goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foy prevents it.
Foy tries to stall but Of Legend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Of Legend is trying to pull guard but Foy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Of Legend is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Foy can't fight it off and eventually Of Legend manages to take the fight to the floor. Foy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Of Legend throws a big right hand that misses.
Of Legend has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Foy pushes Of Legend off and gets back to his feet.
Foy shoots for a takedown but Of Legend saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Of Legend attempts a counter takedown but Foy avoids it well and moves away.
Foy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Legend throwing a counter right hand but Foy manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Of Legend gets caught napping as Foy dives in and scores a takedown. Of Legend manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Of Legend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Of Legend had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foy defends it easily.
Of Legend is breathing heavily.#T2#
Foy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Foy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foy works over Of Legend with some ground and pound from guard.
Of Legend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Foy is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Of Legend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foy wants to control from the top but Of Legend keeps moving. #SUB#
Of Legend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foy is aware though and is defending well.
Foy connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Foy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Of Legend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Of Legend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foy connects with a couple of short punches.
Foy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Of Legend keeping moving, preventing Foy from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foy stands up over Of Legend, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Of Legend wants to stand up but Foy is controlling him. #SUB#
Of Legend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foy is aware though and is defending well.
Foy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Foy stands up from Of Legend's guard - Foy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Foy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Of Legend counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Foy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Of Legend quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Foy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Of Legend is just riding it out for now. Foy eventually gives up the hold.
Of Legend taking some punishment here, with Foy in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Foy dominated that 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.#R2#
Foy shoots and misses #CL#
and Of Legend counters by clinching up.
Of Legend wants to take the fight to the mat but Foy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Foy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foy wants to clinch up but Of Legend keeps it at a distance.
Of Legend swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Of Legend closes the distance and clinches up with Foy, looking for a takedown. Of Legend pushes Foy against the cage but Foy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Of Legend closes the distance and clinches up with Foy, looking for a takedown. Of Legend pushes Foy against the cage but Foy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Of Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Legend leaves Foy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foy is defended easily by Of Legend.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Legend moves in looking to clinch but Foy pushes him off.
Of Legend tries to score with a low kick but Foy moves his leg out of the way.
Foy with a poor takedown
and Of Legend counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Foy darts in and clinches Of Legend up against the cage.
Foy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
Foy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Foy jumps guard and drags Of Legend to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Foy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Of Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Of Legend won't allow Foy to get back to his feet.
Foy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Of Legend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foy is keeping the position for now.
Foy 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.
Of Legend wants to control from the top but Foy keeps moving.
Of Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Of Legend throwing strikes from guard but Foy blocks nicely.
Foy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Of Legend throwing strikes from guard but Foy blocks nicely.
Of Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Of Legend's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Of Legend escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Of Legend is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Foy preventing the sweep.
Foy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foy trying to control but Of Legend is working from the bottom.
Of Legend tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foy passes into half guard.
Foy is looking to advance position but Of Legend won't allow it.
Foy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Of Legend wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Foy is working for a submission of some sort.
Of Legend tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Foy trying to pass the guard but Of Legend defending well. #SU2#
Foy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Foy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Foy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Foy darts in and clinches Of Legend up against the cage.
Of Legend stops a takedown attempt from Foy.
Foy throws a head punch that misses.
Of Legend blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Foy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Of Legend blocks the leg kick.
Of Legend seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Foy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foy shoots in for a takedown but Of Legend shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Of Legend is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Of Legend avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Of Legend half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reece Foy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Legend swats away the attempt to clinch by Foy.
Foy walks into a stiff left hand from Of Legend.#CL2#
Foy has Of Legend up against the cage in a clinch.
Of Legend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foy is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Of Legend is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Of Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Foy jumps into guard, dragging Of Legend to the mat.
Of Legend wants to get up but he can't break Foy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Foy looking to control.
Foy is looking to stand up but Of Legend isn't so interested in that idea.
Foy trying to keep a closed guard but Of Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Of Legend is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Legend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foy working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Of Legend tries to free his leg and advance position but Foy is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foy throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Foy clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Foy.
#BC#
Of Legend manages to break the clinch.
Foy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Of Legend sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foy misses with a takedown attempt - Of Legend sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Of Legend tries to keep at a distance but Foy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foy wants a takedown but no success here.
Of Legend is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Foy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Foy tries to score a body lock takedown but Of Legend shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##TD#
Of Legend has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Foy is trying to keep an underhook but Of Legend manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Foy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Of Legend keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Foy drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Foy looking for a guillotine here but Of Legend defends easily.
Of Legend won't allow Foy to sweep him here.
Of Legend distracts Foy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reece Foy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Of Legend wants to control from the top but Foy keeps moving. #T4##SU#
Foy is working an open guard so Of Legend takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bob Of Legend is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Legend darts in looking for a takedown but Foy gets double underhooks and turns Of Legend into the cage.
Foy feints the counter takedown.
Of Legend blocks a head kick by Foy.
Foy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Of Legend swivels and escapes.
Of Legend is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Foy has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Of Legend has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Foy is trying to keep an underhook but Of Legend manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Foy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Of Legend is on him like a limpet, forcing Foy back against the cage.
Reece Foy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Of Legend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Foy has hold of one of Of Legend's legs. Of Legend is fighting the takedown attempt but Foy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Of Legend manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Foy jumps guard and drags Of Legend to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bob Of Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Of Legend has gone for a leg lock! Foy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Of Legend's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Foy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Foy! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws IV
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Legend throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Of Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaintashara throws out a loose jab but Of Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaintashara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Of Legend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaintashara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Legend. #CL#
Zaintashara moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Of Legend has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zaintashara clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Zaintashara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Of Legend.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaintashara is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Of Legend is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
Zaintashara tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Zaintashara defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Of Legend keeping full guard, as Zaintashara tries to pass.
Zaintashara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Of Legend is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Of Legend working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zaintashara has passed into half guard!
Of Legend throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2##SUB#
Zaintashara is looking for a kimura here.
Of Legend slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Of Legend wants to stand but Zaintashara is controlling the position.
Zaintashara looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Of Legend is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Of Legend throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zaintashara escapes and throws Of Legend's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Of Legend is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Zaintashara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Of Legend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Zaintashara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Of Legend has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Zaintashara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Of Legend, who protects the arm well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Zaintashara decides to stand back up.
Of Legend throws a sloppy head kick
and Of Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Legend tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zaintashara scores with a counter punch that sends Of Legend to the canvas! Zaintashara smells blood - he's punishing Of Legend with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Of Legend has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musan Zaintashara!
Musan Zaintashara retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Musan Zaintashara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Golden Claws
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau swinging wildly here.
Nokkau tries to land a front kick but Of Legend steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Of Legend avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Of Legend shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nokkau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nokkau, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nokkau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Of Legend with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokkau keeping moving, preventing Of Legend from controlling successfully.
Of Legend pushing down on Nokkau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Of Legend is trying to control. Nokkau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Of Legend is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau controlling the position well. #T1##SUB#
Of Legend is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nokkau preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Of Legend looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Of Legend sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nokkau defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura here.
Nokkau has his hands clasped together around Of Legend's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nokkau defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nokkau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nokkau wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nokkau is defending against the submission attempts here by Of Legend.
Nokkau tries to roll over but Of Legend keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Nokkau actively working from the bottom here.
Nokkau wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Of Legend is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Of Legend is trying to control. Nokkau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Of Legend not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nokkau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nokkau keeping control of the position.
Nokkau trying to control from the bottom.
Of Legend prevents Nokkau from improving his position.
Nokkau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nokkau.
Of Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nokkau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Of Legend 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Of Legend wants to control from the top but Nokkau keeps moving.
Nokkau wants to sweep but no luck.
Of Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokkau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Of Legend passes Nokkau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Of Legend throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Of Legend wants to work for an arm triangle but Nokkau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Of Legend throwing shots but Nokkau is blocking nicely.
Nokkau is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nokkau wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Of Legend dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Of Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Of Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokkau tries to clinch up.#CL#
Of Legend gets a clinch.
Of Legend tries to score a body lock takedown but Nokkau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Of Legend blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Of Legend drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Of Legend has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nokkau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Of Legend trying to keep a closed guard but Nokkau is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Of Legend working for a triangle but Nokkau defends it easily.
Nokkau distracts Of Legend with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nokkau cracks Of Legend with a solid left hand.
Of Legend has momentary wrist control but Nokkau slips an elbow through the middle.
Nokkau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Of Legend's head.#SUB#
Nokkau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Of Legend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nokkau has managed to get both his arms back between Of Legend's legs - danger averted.
Of Legend is trying to control the position but Nokkau postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokkau chips away with some ground and pound.
Nokkau is in close to Of Legend's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Of Legend is rocked!
Nokkau working some strikes from top position.
Oh Of Legend is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nokkau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Of Legend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nokkau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokkau arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Of Legend's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rammaru Nokkau! |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Legend with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Of Legend stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Of Legend wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Of Legend.
A punch combination from Walsh misses.
We've been hearing reports that Of Legend has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Of Legend fails with the takedown.
Walsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Of Legend is fending him off so far but Walsh persists. Nope, Of Legend circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Of Legend shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Of Legend showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Walsh is pressing down on Of Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Of Legend trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Of Legend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Of Legend escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walsh lands a couple of digs.
Walsh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Walsh distracts Of Legend with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Of Legend is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Of Legend looking to pass the guard.
Of Legend sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walsh's guard. #SUB#
Of Legend seems to be working for a kimura but Walsh defends the submission attempt.
Walsh gets back to full guard.
Walsh controls Of Legend momentarily but Of Legend frees himself.
Of Legend won't allow Walsh to sweep him here. #T3#
Walsh has momentary wrist control but Of Legend slips an elbow through the middle.
Of Legend slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walsh is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Of Legend decides to stand back up.
A combination from Of Legend does no damage.
Of Legend with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Of Legend. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
Bob Of Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Walsh.
Walsh blocks a jab.
Of Legend misses with a double jab.
Of Legend leaves Walsh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Of Legend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Of Legend throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Of Legend is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh is pressing down on Of Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Of Legend wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Of Legend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Of Legend dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Of Legend enables Walsh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Of Legend manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Walsh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Of Legend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
Walsh postures up and lands a big shot to Of Legend's brow. #SUB#
Of Legend has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Walsh doesn't defend quickly enough and Of Legend has managed to lock this one up! Can Walsh escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Of Legend on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Of Legend! |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND ONE
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Nkothjo misses #TD2#
and Of Legend counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Of Legend trying to control from half guard but Nkothjo is working away.
Nkothjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Of Legend controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Of Legend is trying to work for a kimura but Nkothjo is defending well.
#SUB2#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Legend seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nkothjo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nkothjo wants to control but Of Legend is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Of Legend content to control rather than advance.
Nkothjo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Of Legend trying to control from half guard but Nkothjo is working away.
Of Legend thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Of Legend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nkothjo keeps working.
Of Legend not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Of Legend missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Of Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Of Legend seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nkothjo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Of Legend thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Of Legend not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura but Nkothjo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Of Legend to get the leverage.
Nkothjo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Of Legend on the ground.#SUB2#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura here.
Nkothjo is staying active underneath Of Legend, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Of Legend seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nkothjo defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Of Legend wants to take a breather but Nkothjo is having none of it.
Of Legend tries to pass to full mount but Nkothjo defends it. #SUB2#
Of Legend is trying to work for a kimura but Nkothjo is defending well.
#T3#
Of Legend looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Of Legend trying to control the action but Nkothjo is working from the bottom.
Of Legend lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Of Legend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nkothjo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Of Legend.
Nkothjo is looking for a sweep. Of Legend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nkothjo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nkothjo defends it well.
Nkothjo is trying to stand up here but Of Legend is controlling him well.
Nkothjo wants to improve his position but Of Legend is controlling well.
Of Legend content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura but Nkothjo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Of Legend to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Of Legend looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Nkothjo is defending against the submission attempts here by Of Legend.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Of Legend dominated 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.
#R2#
Of Legend misses with an uppercut.
Nkothjo throws a hook but Of Legend avoids it easily.
Of Legend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nkothjo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nkothjo misses the shot to the body.
Nkothjo misses with a straight left.
Samuel Nkothjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Of Legend tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nkothjo defends well and Of Legend ends up having to push Nkothjo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Of Legend fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Legend uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nkothjo.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Of Legend. #ES#
Nkothjo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Legend swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nkothjo counters with a three punch combo that has Of Legend backing up. Of Legend nods at Nkothjo to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Of Legend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Of Legend dodges the punch combination from Nkothjo.
Nkothjo sets himself, and Of Legend steps forward looking for the clinch! Nkothjo avoids it this time.
Of Legend looks to land a body kick but Nkothjo moved away.
Nkothjo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nkothjo tries to clinch but Of Legend moves away #TD2#
and Of Legend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nkothjo's guard.
Nkothjo has his hands on Of Legend's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Of Legend 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.
Nkothjo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Of Legend is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nkothjo wants to sweep here but Of Legend controlling him for the moment.
Of Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nkothjo wants to sweep here but Of Legend controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Of Legend drops back looking for a leg! Nkothjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nkothjo manages to kick Of Legend off! Of Legend jumps back into Nkothjo's guard.
Nkothjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Of Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nkothjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Of Legend pushes down on Nkothjo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Of Legend is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Of Legend maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nkothjo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Of Legend has cracked it and Nkothjo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Of Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Of Legend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Of Legend tries to clinch up.
Of Legend wants to clinch up but Liayra keeps it at a distance.
Liayra with the counter takedown but Of Legend avoids it easily.
Of Legend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liayra stuffs the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Liayra has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Of Legend lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Of Legend is looking to clinch.
Of Legend tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Liayra counters with a single leg into guard. Of Legend didn't expect that.
Of Legend keeping moving, preventing Liayra from controlling successfully.
Of Legend wants to get back to his feet but Liayra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Of Legend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liayra trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liayra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Of Legend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liayra is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Liayra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Liayra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Of Legend tries to avoid it but Liayra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Of Legend to the ground. Of Legend escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Of Legend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liayra as he jumps to the side.
Liayra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Of Legend lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Of Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
And Liayra tries to counter it with a takedown but Of Legend pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Liayra leaves Of Legend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Of Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liayra shoots in looking for a takedown. Of Legend tries to sprawl out of it but Liayra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Of Legend manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Of Legend with that takedown attempt.
Of Legend misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Liayra counters with a single leg into guard. Of Legend didn't expect that. #ES#
Of Legend has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Liayra has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Liayra can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Liayra has hold of one of Of Legend's legs. Of Legend is fighting the takedown attempt but Liayra gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Of Legend looking for a triangle here. Liayra is fighting it but it looks tight! Of Legend pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Liayra is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Of Legend!
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