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Event:
GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Bellamy drives through and clinches with Kwande against the cage.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bellamy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellamy.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwande backwards.
Kwande lands with a left to the head.
Kwande slowing the pace effectively.
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy lands a body punch.
Bellamy is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellamy.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy gets through Kwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwande's elbow.
Kwande lands an elbow that stopped Bellamy in his tracks for a moment.
Kwande stalling in the clinch but Bellamy improves position.
Kwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwande controls his hands.
#T1#
Bellamy pushes Kwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwande uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kwande fails to land.
Kwande blocks a body shot from Bellamy.
Bellamy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwande has a couple of punches blocked by Bellamy.
Kwande lands an elbow that stopped Bellamy in his tracks for a moment.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
A short right from Bellamy on the inside.
Kwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bellamy stalling the fight.
Kwande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bellamy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kwande avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bellamy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Kwande throws an elbow but it misses.
Bellamy missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kwande.
Bellamy misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellamy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Bellamy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kwande is trying to keep an underhook but Bellamy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bellamy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kwande's head.
Bellamy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bellamy wants to pass to mount but Kwande is defending the position.
Bellamy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kwande is breathing heavily.
Bellamy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kwande keeps working. #T3#
Bellamy wants to pass to mount but Kwande is defending the position.
Bellamy is taking a breather. Kwande 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bellamy moves out of range as Kwande strikes.
Bellamy defending well as Kwande loads up on a big left hand.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellamy throws a nice looking combination but Kwande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bellamy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kwande counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bellamy defending well as Kwande loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Bellamy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Bellamy rushes Kwande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Bellamy.
Bellamy tries to score a body lock takedown but Kwande shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kwande managing to block the knees to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellamy just leaning against Kwande, taking a breather.
Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy digs a right hand underneath Kwande's ribcage. Kwande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bellamy dodges an elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwande's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwande just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bellamy's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bellamy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellamy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellamy tries to bum rush Kwande with a series of wild strikes but Kwande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellamy looks to land a combination but Kwande avoids it well.
Kwande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bellamy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellamy works Kwande's body with a nice hook.
Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellamy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwande drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kwande.
Kwande throws a low kick, looking for Bellamy's leg but Bellamy calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Bellamy has Kwande up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwande throws an elbow but it misses.
Kwande takes a shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Bellamy breaks the clinch.
Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Kwande appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bellamy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellamy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Bellamy clinches up against the cage.
Bellamy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellamy tries a body shot but Kwande blocks it.
Kwande misses with an elbow over the top.
Bellamy is looking to control Kwande's arms but Kwande gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bellamy has his back to the cage.
Bellamy avoids a wild elbow strike from Kwande.
Bellamy works on Kwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwande working aggressively here.
Bellamy throws a head punch that misses.
Kwande throws a head punch that misses.
Bellamy is leaning against Kwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bellamy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
#T2#
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy missing with knees to the body.
Bellamy is pushing Kwande up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bellamy cracks Kwande with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Bellamy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kwande can't fight it off and eventually Bellamy manages to take the fight to the floor. Kwande looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellamy wants to control from the top but Kwande keeps moving.
Bellamy stopping the sweep attempt from Kwande.
Kwande not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Bellamy wants to control from the top but Kwande keeps moving.
Bellamy throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellamy trying to control but Kwande is working from the bottom.
Kwande is trying to keep Bellamy in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Bellamy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kwande throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bellamy throws a counter combo.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bellamy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kwande takes a swing at Bellamy's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwande. Bellamy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellamy blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Bellamy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bellamy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kwande is trying to keep Bellamy in close.
Bellamy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bellamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kwande tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellamy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kwande just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kwande tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellamy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bellamy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bellamy looking for a takedown.
Bellamy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwande throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kwande lands an elbow inside that Bellamy shrugs off.
Kwande throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Bellamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellamy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kwande circles away quickly and effectively.
Kwande misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bellamy counters with a low kick, right behind Kwande 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellamy ducks under a wild hook from Kwande.#CL2#
Bellamy gets a clinch. #T1#
Bellamy lands a nice uppercut.
Kwande working aggressively here.
Kwande tries a body shot but Bellamy blocks it.
Kwande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwande.
Bellamy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kwande misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bellamy.
The referee calls for Bellamy to work.
Kwande pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bellamy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kwande is defending well.
Kwande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellamy blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwande lands an elbow just above Bellamy 's eye.
A short left from Bellamy.
Bellamy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Kwande misses with a punch on the inside.
Gary Bellamy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kwande misses with an elbow over the top.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellamy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kwande after a bit of a struggle.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Bellamy.
Bellamy blocks an uppercut.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellamy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellamy crunches a lovely knee into Kwande's ribcage.
Bellamy blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Bellamy breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bellamy.
Bellamy slips a jab from Kwande.
Kwande scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bellamy misses with the combination.
Kwande tries to work over Bellamy's front leg with a kick but Bellamy checks it. #T3#
Kwande misses with a looping left.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bellamy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwande takes a shot to the head.
Bellamy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bellamy lands a good knee to the midsection. Kwande won't want to take too many of those.
Bellamy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellamy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bellamy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwandes head.
Bellamy blocks an elbow strike from Kwande.
A head punch on the inside from Kwande fails to land.
Bellamy is leaning against Kwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kwande avoiding damage as Bellamy throws knees to the body.
Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gary Bellamy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellamy avoids the elbow strike from Kwande, against the cage.
Bellamy wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellamy.
Kwande working aggressively here.
Kwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Bellamy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellamy throws a right and a left that Kwande avoids nicely.
Kwande tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bellamy is able to avoid easily.
Gary Bellamy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwande misses with a hook.
Bellamy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kwande swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bellamy throws a low kick but Kwande moves out of range easily.
Bellamy stalks Kwande and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kwande's face. Kwande staggers backwards, shaken.
Kwande cracks Bellamy with a good jab.
Oluwadare Kwande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bellamy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bellamy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bellamy!
A very excited looking Gary Bellamy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 384
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Kwande with a hook.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwande manages to avoid it.
Kwande misses with a wild body shot.
Kwande throws a lazy uppercut
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwande looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Christie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kwande circles away quickly and effectively.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Christie is just out of range.
Christie dips to his left and cracks Kwande with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Kwande misses.
Christie is looking for a counter combo.
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Christie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kwande throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Kwande misses with a straight right.
Kwande throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christie misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande throws an off balance right hand
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kwande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kwande closes the distance but Christie moves to the side
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwande.
Kwande looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Kwande throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kwande.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande misses the jab.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Christie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwande connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwande slips a jab from Christie.
Kwande jabs at Christie's body.
Christie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
Christie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kwande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kwande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwande at a distance.
Good exchange - Kwande coming out on top.
Kwande throws a leg kick
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christie checks it well.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christie lands a nice hook to Kwande's body. Kwande takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwande avoids the body shot from Christie.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Christie with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Kwande
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwande was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie slips a straight right by Kwande.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Kwande counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Kwande misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwande.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwande throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie jabs at Kwande's body.
Kwande looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christie jabs Kwande to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kwande takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Kwande is rocked!
Christie lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwande is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?
Kwande looks winded!
Christie cracks Kwande on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kwande falls backwards against the cage. Christie follows up with more strikes that drop Kwande to his knees. Christie keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kwande! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'. |
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Event:
GC 379 Brooks vs White
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Kwande lands an overhand right.
Kwande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Kwande tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kwande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Gebhardt's head coaches at The Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kwande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwande.
No joy there for Kwande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy right hand. Kwande should have avoided that one.
Kwande throws a series of punches but Gebhardt avoids them all with ease.
Gebhardt digs a good hook to Kwande's body.
Kwande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kwande rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Kwande moves out of range.
Gebhardt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kwande misses with a low kick.
Gebhardt cracks Kwande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kwande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gebhardt is looking to counter punch.
Gebhardt avoids the head kick by Kwande.
Kwande misses with a double jab
and Gebhardt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Kwande ducks right into an uppercut from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands with a hook. Kwande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kwande closes the distance but Gebhardt moves to the side
and Gebhardt counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Kwande is rocked!
Kwande rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
Kwande is still on wobbly legs! Can Gebhardt finish him?
Kwande looks winded!
Kwande misses with an uppercut
and Gebhardt counters with a huge left! Kwande is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gebhardt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kwande from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gebhardt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Gebhardt! |
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Event:
GC 376 - Bleak vs Barnes
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kwande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kwande lands a damaging elbow.
Tiernan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kwande gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiernan.
Kwande lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Tiernan manages to break the clinch.
Kwande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Tiernan pushes Kwande up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Kwande. #BC#
Tiernan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwande misses with a two punch combination.
Kwande with a hook.
Kwande moves in looking to clinch but Tiernan pushes him off.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwande connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tiernan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kwande sprawls well. He's pushed Tiernan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Tiernan gets a clinch. #T1#
Tiernan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Tiernan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiernan is trying to pull guard but Kwande turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kwande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwande.
Kwande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiernan is trying to pull guard but Kwande has him pressed against the cage.
Kwande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiernan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kwande has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kwande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kwande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kwande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiernan is trying to pull guard but Kwande has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kwande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwande has Tiernan pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Kwande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwande lands an elbow just above Tiernan 's eye.
A short right from Kwande.
Kwande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kwande lands an elbow inside that Tiernan shrugs off. #BC#
Tiernan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kwande closes the distance and pushes Tiernan back into the cage.
Kwande lands with a left to the head.
Kwande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Kwande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiernan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kwande is defending well.
Kwande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kwande lands with a light punch inside.
Kwande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwande lands an elbow that stopped Tiernan in his tracks for a moment.
Tiernan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kwande walks away with a smile on his face. Tiernan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Kwande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kwande throws the left hand but Tiernan avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiernan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwande to score with a decent uppercut.
Kwande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kwande throws a right and a left that Tiernan avoids nicely.
Tiernan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kwande defends well and Tiernan ends up having to push Kwande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kwande.
Kwande lands a damaging elbow.
Kwande lands with a right to the head.
Kwande lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kwande.#BC#
Tiernan breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan misses with an uppercut.
Kwande throws an overhand right that lands on Tiernan's shoulder, as Tiernan tries to avoid the shot.
Kwande throws a right and a left that Tiernan avoids nicely. #T4#
Kwande lands a jab to the nose.
Kwande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tiernan closes the distance and clinches.
Kwande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Kwande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kwande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Kwande lands with a left to the head.
Kwande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiernan's defenses.
Kwande lands an elbow that stopped Tiernan in his tracks for a moment.
Kwande lands an elbow just above Tiernan 's eye.
Kwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwande prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Tiernan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kwande regains guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiernan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kwande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiernan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kwande swings for the body but Tiernan moves out of range.
Kwande jabs Tiernan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peter Tiernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiernan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kwande.
Tiernan fails with the takedown.
Kwande has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Kwande.
#CL2#
Kwande rushes Tiernan and presses him up against the cage.
Kwande lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwande stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kwande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Kwande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kwande lands an elbow inside that Tiernan shrugs off.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Kwande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiernan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kwande just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tiernan tries to pull guard but Kwande forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Tiernan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Tiernan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kwande gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kwande gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiernan.
Kwande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwande stops a takedown attempt from Tiernan.
Kwande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Kwande is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Tiernan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwande lands a left hand.
Kwande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwande lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Tiernan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwande cracks Tiernan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kwande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kwande misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiernan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Tiernan.
Kwande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tiernan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwande misses the shot to the body.
Tiernan throws a big counter combination but Kwande scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Tiernan closes the distance and clinches.
Kwande gets underhooks to prevent Tiernan's takedown attempt.
Tiernan takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiernan is looking to control Kwande's arms but Kwande gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiernan has his back to the cage.
Kwande throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiernans head.
Kwande digs a right hand underneath Tiernan's ribcage. Tiernan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Kwande swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwande lands an elbow just above Tiernan 's eye.
Kwande lands an elbow inside.
Kwande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiernan's defenses.
Kwande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kwande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwande lands a nice uppercut.
Kwande stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Tiernan manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwande. Tiernan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiernan feinted with a counter takedown.
Tiernan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Tiernan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!#CL#
Tiernan moves into the clinch.
Kwande misses with the head strike.
Kwande lands a nice uppercut.
Kwande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiernan backwards.
Tiernan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kwande smiles and moves away.
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiernan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kwande throws an overhand right that lands on Tiernan's shoulder, as Tiernan tries to avoid the shot.
Kwande throws a nice looking combination but Tiernan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwande connects with a leg kick.
Tiernan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kwande can pounce on him.
Tiernan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwande manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiernan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kwande throws an overhand right that lands on Tiernan's shoulder, as Tiernan tries to avoid the shot.
Tiernan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwande's waist but Kwande gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiernan off to one side.
Tiernan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tiernan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kwande lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Kwande forces Tiernan back against the cage and clinches.
Kwande lands an elbow just above Tiernan 's eye. #BC#
Tiernan manages to break the clinch.
Kwande misses with a right hand
and Tiernan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwande throws the left hand but Tiernan avoids the punch easily.
Kwande lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kwande stalks Tiernan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tiernan's face. Tiernan staggers backwards, shaken.
Kwande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiernan's sensitive parts.
Danga de danga de dang - Kwande scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwande leaves Tiernan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kwande tries to clinch but Tiernan is having none of it.
Kwande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiernan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Tiernan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kwande with a nice calf kick.
Tiernan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kwande connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiernan shoots in for a double leg but Kwande sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kwande stuns Tiernan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiernan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan moves out of range as Kwande strikes.
Tiernan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kwande misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiernan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwande throws a series of strikes that have Tiernan backpedaling.
Kwande throws a head kick but Tiernan moves out of range.
A jab from Kwande does it's job there.
Kwande throws a series of punches but Tiernan avoids them all with ease. #T2##CL2#
Kwande takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kwande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwande lands an elbow inside that Tiernan shrugs off.
Kwande working aggressively here.
Kwande lands a nice uppercut.
Kwande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Kwande on the inside.
Kwande lands a nice uppercut.
Kwande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kwande connects with a knee to the head.
Kwande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Tiernan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiernan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kwande.
Tiernan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Kwande lands a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Tiernan. Those never looked like landing.
Kwande feints and then cracks Tiernan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tiernan down.
Kwande throws out a powerful jab.
Kwande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kwande.
Tiernan throws a push kick but Kwande slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Tiernan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Tiernan seems to be looking for submissions.
Kwande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiernan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tiernan trying to control from half guard but Kwande is working away. #T4#
Kwande tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tiernan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwande can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiernan is trying to control here but Kwande has managed to regain half guard.
Peter Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oluwadare Kwande is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Tiernan 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oluwadare Kwande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kwande 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oluwadare Kwande!
Oluwadare Kwande gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WPFA XLVII: Fudd vs PG
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Kwande blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Kwande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kwande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kwande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bengtsson.
Kwande misses with a looping right.
Kwande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kwande.
Kwande throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Kwande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwande throws a big shot that misses.
Bengtsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwande throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and clinches.
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Kwande tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kwande backwards. #T1#
Kwande has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kwande prevents a body shot from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwande wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kwande lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Benny Bengtsson has been cut.
Bengtsson keeps control of Kwande as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kwande's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bengtsson circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kwande misses.
Bengtsson tries to counter with a clinch but Kwande shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Kwande misses.
Kwande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bengtsson. Kwande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwande lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Kwande.
Bengtsson moves away from the strike by Kwande. #T2#
Kwande throws an overhand right that lands on Bengtsson's shoulder, as Bengtsson tries to avoid the shot.
Kwande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Bengtsson takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson keeps control of Kwande as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Bengtsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kwande wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Bengtsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kwande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bengtsson can turn it around.
Kwande is trying to push Bengtsson away but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwandes head.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson working aggressively here.
#BC#
Kwande breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwande. Bengtsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwande lands with a right hand.
Kwande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bengtsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Bengtsson blocks a head kick by Kwande.
Bengtsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwande.#CL2#
Bengtsson gets a clinch.
Kwande tries to circle away but Bengtsson has him pinned against the cage.
Bengtsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bengtsson tries a body shot but Kwande blocks it.
Kwande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bengtsson gets through Kwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwande is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut.
Kwande can't break the clinch.
Kwande misses with an elbow over the top.
Kwande wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Bengtsson is leaning against Kwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson cracks Kwande with a nice body shot.#T4#
Kwande is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kwande wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Kwande manages to break the clinch.
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Kwande does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwande throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kwande misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Bengtsson takes a swing at Kwande's ribcage but misses.
Kwande staying out of range there.
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Kwande.
Bengtsson swings for the body but Kwande moves out of range.
Kwande throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwande.
Kwande tried to score with a low kick but Bengtsson checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kwande scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and clinches.
Kwande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengtsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kwande wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengtsson misses with some punches.
#BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Kwande throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
Kwande throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Kwande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Kwande finds it's way through Bengtsson's defenses.
Kwande misses with a series of wild punches.
Oluwadare Kwande is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bengtsson misses with a few strikes there.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Kwande.
Despite the aggression on Bengtsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bengtsson slips under a jab.
Bengtsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwande.
Bengtsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kwande pushes him away.
Kwande misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bengtsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bengtsson moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Bengtsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bengtsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bengtsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Bengtsson is just out of range.
Bengtsson checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Kwande throws a big shot that misses.
Kwande throws out a loose jab but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwande lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bengtsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengtsson checks a low kick from Kwande.
Kwande scores with a jab. Bengtsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bengtsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwande throws out the jab.
Kwande scores with a jab. Bengtsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bengtsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kwande.
Kwande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bengtsson ducks under a wild hook from Kwande.
Kwande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bengtsson's head backwards.
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bengtsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwande throwing a counter right hand but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kwande lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwande misses the shot to the body.
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bengtsson wants to counter the offense by Kwande and move into the clinch position.
Kwande thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Bengtsson has Kwande up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwande needs to keep his hands up - Bengtsson had a free shot at his head there.
Kwande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bengtsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Kwande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bengtsson wants to counter the offense by Kwande and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Bengtsson gets a clinch.
Kwande can't break the clinch.
Kwande is looking to break free of the clinch but Bengtsson has double underhooks.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bengtsson tries to work over Kwande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bengtsson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Bengtsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwande is looking to break free of the clinch but Bengtsson has double underhooks.
Kwande wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Kwande is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bengtsson as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwande wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bengtsson lands a shot to the body.
Kwande is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson scores with a hook to the body.
Bengtsson is struggling to control the position.
Bengtsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kwande throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Kwande wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kwande's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bengtsson throws a head punch that misses.
Kwande misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Kwande manages to break the clinch.
Bengtsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kwande clobbers Bengtsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson blocks a jab.
Kwande is looking to score with low kicks.
Kwande throws out a loose jab but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Bengtsson is just out of range.
Bengtsson tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Bengtsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwande.
Kwande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Bengtsson forces Kwande back against the cage and clinches.
Kwande blocks a body shot from Bengtsson.
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Kwande pushes off an throws an elbow but Bengtsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benny Bengtsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bengtsson has Kwande pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson prevents Kwande from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kwande's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kwande.
Bengtsson wants to counter the offense by Kwande and move into the clinch position.
Bengtsson takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Kwande moves out of range.
Bengtsson slips under a jab from Kwande.
Bengtsson moves out of range as Kwande throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Bengtsson.
A big left from Kwande misses.
Bengtsson unleashes a big counter combination but Kwande bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Bengtsson darts in and clinches Kwande up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Kwande's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kwande is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is working Kwande over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwande.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a body punch.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kwande tries to circle away but Bengtsson has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwande is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bengtsson misses with a straight left.
Bengtsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwande.
Bengtsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Bengtsson has Kwande up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bengtsson.
Benny Bengtsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC#
Kwande breaks from the clinch.
Bengtsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bengtsson misses with a hook.
Kwande slips under a jab.
Kwande lands a jab to Bengtsson's midsection.
Kwande misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Bengtsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwande, pushing him back against the cage.
Bengtsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwande working hard to break the clinch.
Kwande wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bengtsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oluwadare Kwande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kwande is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Bengtsson.
I think Kwande has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oluwadare Kwande!
After the big win, Oluwadare Kwande made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Benny Bengtsson had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
WPFA XLIV: Lors vs Bennett
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Kwande takes one on the button.
Kwande moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kwande missing with a left hand there. Park was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kwande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwande on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kwande.
Kwande lands a jab-cross combination.
Park ducks under a wild hook from Kwande.
Park throws a right and a left that Kwande avoids nicely.
Kwande appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kwande fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwande misses the jab.
Kwande swings away with a body shot that misses
and Park connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Park moves out of range of the leg kick from Kwande.
Park takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kwande fails to land with a series of punches.
Kwande connects with a body shot.
Kwande gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
A big left from Kwande misses.
Kwande is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Park's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Park moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD2#
Park feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kwande sprawling to the canvas! Kwande rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Park finish him?!
#ROC2#Kwande is rocked!
Kwande misses with a left hand
and Park counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kwande thinking.
Oh Kwande is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwande is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Park shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kwande takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Park sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kwande bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jung Ho Park!
Jung Ho Park was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WPFA XL: HOWLoween Havoc 2
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Kwande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera moves forwards but Kwande connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Kwande avoids the punch easily.
Kwande tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Kwande stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwande wants it to stay on the feet.
Kwande lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwande. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwande misses with a low kick.
Cabrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwande pinned against the cage. Kwande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kwande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwande closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwande throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Kwande acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Kwande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Kwande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabrera doesn't seem phased though.
Cabrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwande throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Kwande throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwande misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera swings for the body but Kwande moves out of range.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwande is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwande. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
Kwande ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Kwande throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Kwande.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Kwande avoids it easily.
Kwande with a jab.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwande.
Kwande throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Kwande 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kwande on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kwande ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Kwande dodges the punch combination from Cabrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Kwande misses the target.#T2#
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera scores with a one two! Kwande had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kwande throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera counters with a left to the body.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kwande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cabrera backs up against the cage.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cabrera with a hook.
Kwande defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabrera.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herve Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Kwande ducks down to avoid it.
Kwande is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs.
Kwande throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Kwande tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Kwande is looking to chop away at Cabrera's legs.
Kwande jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwande cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Kwande misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera moves out of range as Kwande strikes.
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.#TD2#
Cabrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cabrera tries to advance to mount but Kwande denies him. #SUB2#
Cabrera has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kwande is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cabrera yanks on the arm and Kwande is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cabrera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVI: Pipes vs Cristos
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwande clobbers Blanc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwande looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Kwande.
Kwande lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blanc fails to land the takedown.
Kwande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kwande lands a slapping body shot.
Kwande cracks Blanc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Kwande.
Kwande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwande throws a series of punches but Blanc avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Kwande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwande lands a jab to the nose.
Kwande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blanc's head.
Kwande connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kwande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Kwande.
Kwande swinging wildly here.
Blanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blanc ducks right into an uppercut from Kwande.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Blanc with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Blanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kwande jabs Blanc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kwande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kwande connects with a leg kick.
Blanc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kwande lands with a nice combination. Blanc backs away looking to recover.
Good standup being displayed there by Kwande as he connects with a hook.
Kwande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blanc at a distance.
Kwande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kwande scores with a one two! Blanc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kwande sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwande is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kwande scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwande. That snapped Blanc's head back.
#T3#
Blanc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kwande circles away.
Blanc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwande tests Blanc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanc walks into a straight right hand from Kwande.
Blanc shoots in for a takedown but Kwande shows good takedown defense.
Blanc dives in and grabs Kwande's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kwande pushes down on Blanc's head and hops out.
Kwande lands a two punch combo.
Kwande is looking to slow Blanc down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.
Kwande is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blanc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blanc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kwande avoids it really well and circles away.
Blanc takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Kwande thuds his right hand into Blanc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Blanc with a poor takedown
and Kwande counters with a nice body shot.
Kwande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blanc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwande lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwande listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blanc goes for a double leg but Kwande avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kwande continues to drive forward.
Kwande cracks Blanc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blanc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.
Kwande scores with the left hand. Blanc knows he should have avoided that one.
Kwande closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kwande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blanc shoots for a takedown but Kwande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blanc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwande bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blanc's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Kwande. No joy for Blanc on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanc dives in for a single leg takedown but Kwande sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Blanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Kwande tries to counter it with a takedown but Blanc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Kwande misses. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
Kwande misses with the combination.
Blanc with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kwande to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Kwande tenderised Blanc's leg. Blanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jean Blanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kwande is fending him off so far but Blanc persists. Nope, Kwande circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Kwande on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kwande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande lands a lovely overhand right.
Kwande throws a series of strikes that have Blanc backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Blanc is rocked!
Kwande drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blanc right on the button. Blanc goes down! Kwande follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kwande gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oluwadare Kwande!
Oluwadare Kwande managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betts swings for the body but Kwande moves out of range.
Kwande attempts a counter takedown but Betts avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Kwande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kwande.
Kwande shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Betts eats them both and turns towards Kwande to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kwande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Betts at a distance.
Kwande throws a hook to the side of Betts's head but Betts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kwande lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Kwande does no damage.
Kwande throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Betts counters with a single leg into guard. Kwande didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwande is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Betts is looking to control Kwande's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Betts avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kwande is working for a kimura but Betts is defending it quite comfortably.
Betts regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Kwande stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Betts swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Betts looking for a guillotine here but Kwande defends easily.
Kwande wants to control from the top but Betts keeps moving.
Kwande scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Betts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kwande stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Betts swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Betts has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kwande should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Betts has tightened it up now! Kwande should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Betts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwande cracks Fitzpatrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzpatrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kwande as he jumps to the side.
Kwande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kwande keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kwande cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwande throws a combination. Fitzpatrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kwande scores with a nice strike.
Kwande scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Kwande lands.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kwande but Kwande pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Kwande thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Kwande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kwande.
Kwande sizes up Fitzpatrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Kwande.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
Fitzpatrick tries to move into range but Kwande moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kwande lands a jab-cross combination.
Kwande connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Kwande ducks down to avoid it.
Kwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwande finish him?
Kwande misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kwande slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick seems to have recovered his senses.
Kwande lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Fitzpatrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Fitzpatrick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Kwande 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.
Kwande looking to pass the guard.
Fitzpatrick keeping moving, preventing Kwande from controlling successfully.
Fitzpatrick can't keep his opponent in guard - Kwande advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fitzpatrick is not content to let Kwande control the position.#T3#
Kwande is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fitzpatrick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position for now.
Kwande missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwande sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzpatrick defending well though.
Fitzpatrick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kwande missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwande is looking to advance position but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzpatrick is refusing to be controlled, as Kwande sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwande!
Kwande lands a two punch combo.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Kwande lands.
Kwande misses with a body shot.
Kwande misses with a straight right.
Kwande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwande stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Kwande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwande misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwande. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Kwande catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Kwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oluwadare Kwande is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwande catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande looks to land a combination. Fitzpatrick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwande's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzpatrick under the eye.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Kwande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitzpatrick backs up against the cage.
Kwande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Kwande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwande throws a combination. Fitzpatrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Kwande finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kwande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kwande stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwande wants it to stay on the feet.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Kwande.
Fitzpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.#T2#
Fitzpatrick shoots for a takedown but Kwande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwande tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kwande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
Kwande is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kwande misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scoring with some ground and pound.
Kwande lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Kwande drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitzpatrick dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fitzpatrick passes Kwande's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Fitzpatrick is keen to just control but Kwande is a slippery customer.
Kwande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kwande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kwande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick tries to stand but Kwande is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Kwande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzpatrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fitzpatrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwande pinned against the cage. Kwande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.
Kwande connects with a right hand. Fitzpatrick shakes it off.
Kwande lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwande connects with the punch.
Kwande moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick darts in looking for a takedown but Kwande gets double underhooks and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Kwande tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzpatrick is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Kwande.
Kwande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwande lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Kwande throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kwande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Kwande lands an overhand right.
Kwande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwande jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kwande scores with a body shot.
Kwande throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
Kwande jabs at Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a double leg but Kwande sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kwande attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but Kwande shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwande tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzpatrick is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwande tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Kwande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Kwande throws a nice looking combination but Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick walks into a stiff left hand from Kwande.
Kwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Kwande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick shoots in and drives through. Kwande sprawls well.
Kwande shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzpatrick eats them both and turns towards Kwande to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kwande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick shoots in and drives through. Kwande sprawls well.
Kwande connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Kwande.
Kwande connects with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets a takedown into half guard.
Kwande wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura here.
Kwande regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kwande wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Fitzpatrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oluwadare Kwande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwande, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oluwadare Kwande! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitepu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kwande pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sitepu back to the cage. Kwande follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kwande lands with a good body shot.
Kwande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sitepu backs up against the cage.
Kwande misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Kwande.
Sitepu misses with the combination.
Kwande slaps away a takedown attempt from Sitepu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitepu blocks a low kick nicely.
Kwande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kwande lands with a nice body punch.
Kwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitepu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwande lands with a good body shot.
Kwande scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sitepu walks into a left hand.
Kwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitepu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Kwande.
#T1#
Sitepu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kwande scores with a hook.
Kwande scores with a jab. Sitepu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwande throws a solid leg kick but Sitepu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kwande.
Sitepu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kwande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitepu walks into a stiff left hand from Kwande.
Kwande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kwande connects with a crisp jab.
Sitepu tries to clinch but Kwande is having none of it.
Sitepu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Kwande both land. Nice combination.
Kwande works Sitepu's body with a nice hook.
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitepu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kwande. #T2#
Kwande scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kwande tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitepu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kwande somewhat.
Kwande feints and then cracks Sitepu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitepu down.
Kwande scores with a shot to the body.
Sitepu takes one on the button.
Kwande feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitepus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitepu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kwande tries to bum rush Sitepu with a series of wild strikes but Sitepu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitepu tries to clinch up.
Kwande cracks a nice hook into Sitepu's ribs.
Sitepu takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Kwande works the jab nicely.
Kwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwande scores with a jab.
Kwande throws a right hand that Sitepu ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitepu also avoids with ease.
Kwande throws a one two combo.
Sitepu tries to clinch up but Kwande circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwande seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitepu tries to clinch up.
Sitepu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kwande tries to avoid it but Sitepu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kwande to the ground. Kwande escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kwande throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kwande is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kwande throws a good cross that connects.
Kwande dips to his left and cracks Sitepu with an uppercut!
Jab from Kwande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Kwande coming out on top.
Kwande scores with a jab.
Sitepu shoots in looking for a takedown. Kwande tries to sprawl out of it but Sitepu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kwande manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sitepu.#T4#
Kwande cracks Sitepu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitepu tries to move into range but Kwande moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kwande works over Sitepu's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sitepu.
Kwande stalks Sitepu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitepu's face. Sitepu staggers backwards, shaken.
Sitepu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwande pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sitepu back to the cage. Kwande follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kwande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitepu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitepu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kwande.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitepu tries to clinch up but Kwande circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwande seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kwande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitepu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sitepu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kwande has got the better of the exchanges.
Kwande fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kwande cracks Sitepu with an open hand slap.
Sitepu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwande to score with a decent uppercut.
Kwande scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwande throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwande throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwande connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitepu momentarily.
Kwande scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwande lands a jab-cross combination.
Sitepu tries to clinch but Kwande is having none of it.
Kwande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitepu's head backwards.
Kwande rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitepu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwande throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Kwande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kwande misses the jab.
Sitepu slips a jab and a cross from Kwande.
#CL2#
Sitepu closes the distance and clinches.
Kwande throws a head punch that misses.
Sitepu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwande wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kwande can't find room to land a body shot as Sitepu controls the action.
Kwande tries to break free but Sitepu pushes him back against the cage.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Sitepu keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kwande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitepu misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Sitepu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Sitepu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kwande darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kwande dodges the punch combination from Sitepu.
Kwande lands a right hook to the body.
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwande throws a shot to the body.
Kwande swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitepu.
Kwande lands a jab to Sitepu's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitepu tries to clinch but Kwande moves out of range. #T3#
Kwande connects with a body shot that sends Sitepu's belly button to the back.
Sitepu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Kwande does no damage.
Kwande uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitepu has time to react.
Sitepu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwande swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwande fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitepu on the side of the head.
Sitepu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwande throws a solid leg kick but Sitepu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kwande.
Sitepu feints the counter takedown.
Kwande bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kwande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitepu tries to clinch up.
Sitepu tries to clinch there but Kwande circles away.
Kwande changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitepu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kwande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitepu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Sitepu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitepu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitepu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kwande lands with a hook. Sitepu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kwande digs a good hook to Sitepu's body.
Kwande displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Sitepu clinches.
Sitepu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwande throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitepu.
Sitepu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitepu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwande fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oluwadare Kwande dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sitepu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kwande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitepu's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kwande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kwande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwande working hard to break the clinch.
Kwande tries to pull guard but Sitepu won't allow it.
Sitepu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kwande's efforts to push away.
Kwande throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwande is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwande slowing the pace effectively.
Kwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Sitepu blocking some punches.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Sitepu keeps him there for the moment.
Kwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitepu can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kwande's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sitepu clinches.
Kwande lands a right hand.
Kwande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kwande takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oluwadare Kwande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kwande.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kwande.
Kwande stalling in the clinch but Sitepu improves position. #T2##BC2#
Sitepu breaks from the clinch.
Kwande lands with a cross.
Kwande cracks Sitepu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oluwadare Kwande is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwande lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Kwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kwande's corner calls for a 1-2. Kwande obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitepu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitepu tries to clinch up.
Sitepu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitepu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwande lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitepu shoots for a takedown but Kwande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitepu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Nice cross by Kwande.
Kwande fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitepu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwande.
Kwande connects with a body shot.
Sitepu shoots in and drives through. Kwande sprawls well.
Kwande throws a leg kick which misses Sitepu's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitepu tries to avoid it.
Sitepu walks into a stiff left hand from Kwande.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kwande misses with a double jab.
Sitepu doesn't manage to clinch there - Kwande circles away.
Kwande is looking to counter the offense by Sitepu and move into the clinch.
Kwande's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitepu under the eye.
Kwande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitepu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kwande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitepu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kwande swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kwande tries for a takedown but Sitepu circles away easily#TD2#
and Sitepu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kwande!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oluwadare Kwande. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Sitepu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kwande is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitepu throwing strikes but Kwande manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kwande in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kwande tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adrian Sitepu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oluwadare Kwande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kwande trying to control the action but Sitepu is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oluwadare Kwande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwande, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oluwadare Kwande! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kwande shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Potkovac is trying to defend but Kwande finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Potkovac pushes Kwande off but Kwande dives into side control.
#SU#
Kwande decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Potkovac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwande swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Kwande looking to score a takedown here. Potkovac is defending well but Kwande drives through and ends up in Potkovac's guard.#SU#
Potkovac is working an open guard so Kwande takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Kwande rushes Potkovac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kwande has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Potkovac is trying to keep an underhook but Kwande manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Potkovac is trying to escape back to his feet but Kwande uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwande scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kwande content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Kwande lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Potkovac down.
Kwande landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kwande is putting a hurting on Potkovac here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kwande taking a breather here. #SUB#
Potkovac tries to escape back to his feet but Kwande has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Potkovac's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Potkovac is tapping! Kwande saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oluwadare Kwande! |
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