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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pleimelding.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pleimelding has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Two takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Pleimelding throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Pleimelding finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Two manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pleimelding fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pleimelding will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding drops his hands momentarily and Two takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samuel Pleimelding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleimelding shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Two counters with a straight right hand.
Pleimelding shoots for a takedown but Two saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pleimelding doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Two counters by moving into the clinch.
Pleimelding drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Two gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage. #CL#
Two moves into the clinch.
Pleimelding jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Two walks away with a smile on his face. Pleimelding gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pleimelding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pleimelding takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Two has closed the distance and engaged Pleimelding in a clinch.
Two is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pleimelding is defending well for now.
Pleimelding wants to take the fight to the mat but Two manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two is trying to pull guard but Pleimelding turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pleimelding manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Two slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Two trying to control but Pleimelding is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Two has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Two wants to get up but he can't break Pleimelding's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pleimelding pulls Two in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Two wants to stand and escape but instead Pleimelding has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Pleimelding lands a couple of elbows.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleimelding on the ground.
Pleimelding sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Two's guard.
Two trying to control but Pleimelding postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pleimelding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleimelding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Two wants to get back to his feet.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pleimelding.
Pleimelding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pleimelding not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pleimelding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Two is staying active underneath Pleimelding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pleimelding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Pleimelding prevents Two from improving his position.
Pleimelding is thwarting Two's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tourny Two dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Pleimelding shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Pleimelding changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Two looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Two sneaks out the side door and pushes Pleimelding away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Two throws a right and a left that both miss.
Two fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pleimelding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pleimelding can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleimelding tries for a takedown but Two sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Two seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pleimelding tries to score a power double leg takedown but Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pleimelding somewhat.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding goes for a double leg but Two avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Two continues to drive forward.
Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Two closes the distance and clinches up with Pleimelding, looking for a takedown. Two pushes Pleimelding against the cage but Pleimelding circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Pleimelding fails to land the takedown.
Two throws a leg kick which misses Pleimelding's front leg but catches the back leg as Pleimelding tries to avoid it.
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Two is looking to counter the offense by Pleimelding and move into the clinch.
Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Two lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tourny Two is winning the standup battle so far.
Two misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pleimelding shoots in and drives through. Two sprawls well.
Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pleimelding tries for a takedown but Two sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pleimelding to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pleimelding is breathing heavily.
Pleimelding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleimelding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pleimelding landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleimelding stops Two from standing up.
Pleimelding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pleimelding lands a couple of elbows.
Pleimelding has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pleimelding pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Pleimelding landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Pleimelding controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pleimelding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pleimelding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Two's head.
Pleimelding slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pleimelding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Two's head.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Pleimelding postures up and lands a big shot to Two's brow.
Pleimelding postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Samuel Pleimelding has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pleimelding works over Two with some ground and pound from guard.
Two wants to get back to his feet but Pleimelding is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pleimelding with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pleimelding fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pleimelding fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Two motions for Pleimelding to come forward. Two throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pleimelding changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pleimelding blocks a head kick by Two.
Two lands a slapping body shot.
Two misses with a two punch combination.
Pleimelding shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Two. No joy for Pleimelding on that attempt.
Pleimelding looks for a takedown but Two sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tourny Two dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Two throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage.
Two connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pleimelding just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTwo.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Pleimelding checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Pleimelding manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Two on his heels. He'll look to pass Two's guard now, I'm sure.
Two pushes Pleimelding off and scrambles back to his feet.
Two fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pleimelding backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Pleimelding throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Pleimelding finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pleimelding is standing up over Two. Two looks to escape but Pleimelding dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
Two is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pleimelding has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Pleimelding trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Pleimelding scoring with punches and elbows.
Pleimelding scores with punches from side control.
Pleimelding landing a few strikes.
Pleimelding lands an elbow.
Pleimelding tries to score with some ground and pound. Two controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Two on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Two tries to get out of the position.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pleimelding is working Two over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Pleimelding misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pleimelding scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Two to see if he's OK.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Pleimelding trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Two is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pleimelding scores with punches from side control.
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Pleimelding keeps moving and retains side control.
Two can't do much from the bottom here.
Samuel Pleimelding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Two tries to bench press Pleimelding off him but Pleimelding keeps the position.
Pleimelding lands a nice forearm strike.
Two is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pleimelding has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Two sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleimelding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pleimelding wants to control but Two is keeping him busy.
Pleimelding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Two looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pleimelding drops an elbow to the side of Two's head. #T4##SUB2#
Pleimelding wants to work for an arm triangle but Two is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pleimelding prevents Two from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pleimelding closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Pleimelding pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding tries to score a power double leg takedown but Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pleimelding somewhat.
Two looks to land a combination but Pleimelding avoids it well.
Two throws a wild body kick that Pleimelding sees coming a mile off.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage.
Two throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pleimelding.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tourny Two.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Two, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tourny Two!
Tourny Two 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:
KoF:IW - Manivong X Okongwu
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Harrington misses the jab.
Pleimelding feinted with a counter takedown.
Pleimelding shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrington as he jumps to the side.
Pleimelding shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrington tries to sprawl out of it but Pleimelding keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Harrington gets caught flat footed, as Pleimelding shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pleimelding preventing the sweep.
Pleimelding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pleimelding manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pleimelding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harrington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleimelding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pleimelding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrington. #T1#
Pleimelding looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrington is one step ahead there.
Harrington wants to control from the top but Pleimelding keeps moving.
Pleimelding looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrington wants to control from the top but Pleimelding keeps moving.
Harrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleimelding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pleimelding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrington manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pleimelding tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard. #T2#
Harrington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pleimelding is pressing down on Harrington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrington wants to control from the top but Pleimelding keeps moving.
Harrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pleimelding not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Pleimelding is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrington content to stall in guard here.
Harrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pleimelding is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Pleimelding lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Harrington seems keen to control Pleimelding's posture.
Pleimelding wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Pleimelding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleimelding is one step ahead there.
Pleimelding looking to sit in guard and control but Harrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Pleimelding pulls Harrington in to control the position.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pleimelding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrington throws a big right hand that misses.
Pleimelding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrington looking to sit in guard and control but Pleimelding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pleimelding wants to pass the guard but Harrington is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pleimelding landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Pleimelding will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pleimelding.
Harrington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrington wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pleimelding fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrington avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Pleimelding. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Harrington rushes Pleimelding and presses him up against the cage.
Harrington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harrington gets underhooks to prevent Pleimelding's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Harrington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harrington manages to end up in side control.
Harrington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleimelding struggling a bit here.
Harrington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harrington tries to score with some ground and pound. Pleimelding controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
The strikes coming from Harrington are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pleimelding is not content to let Harrington control the position.
Harrington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pleimelding manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harrington's best efforts.
Pleimelding is looking for a sweep. Harrington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pleimelding controlling the position for now.
Harrington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pleimelding's head.
Pleimelding is not content to let Harrington control the position.
Harrington slips a nice elbow through Pleimelding's hands, connecting with Pleimelding's forehead.#T2#
Harrington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harrington prevents Pleimelding from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington wants to take a breather but Pleimelding is having none of it.
Pleimelding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harrington is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pleimelding reverses the position - he's now on top in Harrington's guard.
Harrington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pleimelding manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Harrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleimelding works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Harrington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harrington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Harrington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pleimelding is avoiding damage well.
Harrington is looking to take a break and control but Pleimelding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pleimelding can't do much from the bottom here.
Harrington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pleimelding sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harrington is nestled in close to Pleimelding, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pleimelding has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrington is working away from the top position though.
Harrington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pleimelding is pressing down on Harrington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pleimelding is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleimelding has momentary wrist control but Harrington slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington trying to control but Pleimelding is working from the bottom.
Harrington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Harrington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pleimelding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Harrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pleimelding looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harrington is fending him off so far but Pleimelding persists. Nope, Harrington circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrington shoots in looking for a takedown but Pleimelding manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harrington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pleimelding shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrington sprawls well. Harrington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pleimelding gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Pleimelding. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pleimelding changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harrington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harrington dodges the ground and pound from Pleimelding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleimelding landing strikes.
Pleimelding working away.
Harrington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleimelding throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harrington trying to control but Pleimelding postures up.
#T1#
Harrington tries to roll over but Pleimelding keeps him under control.
Pleimelding wants to control but Harrington is keeping him busy.
Harrington gets full guard.
Tony Harrington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrington wants to sweep here but Pleimelding controlling him for the moment.
Pleimelding trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Harrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleimelding is one step ahead there.
Pleimelding throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harrington is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleimelding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington throws a strike but Pleimelding rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pleimelding scoring with some ground and pound.
Harrington working a defensive guard here.
Pleimelding is working Harrington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harrington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pleimelding looking to pass the guard.
Harrington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Harrington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleimelding not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pleimelding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harrington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrington looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrington, not yet.
Harrington trying to keep a closed guard but Pleimelding is proving a slippery customer.
Pleimelding distracts Harrington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harrington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pleimelding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harrington. #T4#
Harrington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pleimelding is looking to control Harrington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pleimelding avoid being mounted?
Harrington throws a strike but Pleimelding avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pleimelding is pulling down on Harrington's head. It's preventing any offense from Harrington, at least for the moment.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleimelding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Pleimelding.
I think Pleimelding 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Samuel Pleimelding!
Samuel Pleimelding decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa x Tokugawa
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Pleimelding closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pleimelding wants to pass to mount but Pawlikowski is defending the position.
Pleimelding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pawlikowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pleimelding is nestled in close to Pawlikowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pawlikowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pleimelding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Pleimelding is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pleimelding has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pleimelding is keen to just control but Pawlikowski is a slippery customer.
Pleimelding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleimelding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleimelding lands strikes from half guard.
Pawlikowski trying to control but Pleimelding postures up.
Pleimelding working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Ground and pound from Pleimelding.
Pawlikowski wants to improve his position but Pleimelding is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Pleimelding there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pleimelding lands a nice short elbow.#ES#
Pawlikowski pushes Pleimelding off and gets back to his feet.
Pleimelding closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pawlikowski circles away.
Pleimelding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Pleimelding gets a double leg takedown into Pawlikowski's guard.
Pawlikowski keeping moving, preventing Pleimelding from controlling successfully.
Pawlikowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleimelding lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Pleimelding with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pleimelding content to stall in guard here.
Pleimelding working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pleimelding postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleimelding connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pleimelding landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Pawlikowski is rocked!
Pleimelding landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Pawlikowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pleimelding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pleimelding seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pleimelding's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Pleimelding stands up over Pawlikowski, holding on to his feet. Pleimelding throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Pawlikowski is out cold! Pleimelding lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Pleimelding!
A less than humble Samuel Pleimelding misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Contenders
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Harrington stuffs the takedown.
Pleimelding slips a jab and a cross from Harrington.
Harrington 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.
Pleimelding shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Pleimelding fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harrington sprawls well initially but Pleimelding persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pleimelding lands a nice short elbow.
Pleimelding has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrington tries to get to full guard but Pleimelding has control of the leg.
Harrington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleimelding is one step ahead there.
Pleimelding pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrington is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrington, not yet.
Harrington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Harrington has momentary wrist control but Pleimelding slips an elbow through the middle.
Pleimelding pushes down on Harrington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harrington is trying is best to control the position here.
Harrington trying to hold on to Pleimelding's head to control him but Pleimelding postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pleimelding's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pleimelding's back!
Harrington misses with punches from the back.
Harrington throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Harrington is trying to stick to Pleimelding's back but Pleimelding is turning into Harrington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harrington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pleimelding.
Harrington looking to control.
Pleimelding stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Pleimelding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harrington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pleimelding.
Pleimelding is in close to Harrington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleimelding sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pleimelding with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pleimelding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pleimelding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pleimelding lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pleimelding with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pleimelding landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Pleimelding lands a couple of elbows.
Harrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleimelding is one step ahead there.
Pleimelding throwing strikes but missing.
Pleimelding connects with a couple of short punches.
Harrington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pleimelding.
Pleimelding trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pleimelding lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pleimelding wants to pass the guard but Harrington is keeping the position.#T4#
Harrington is trying to keep Pleimelding in close.
Pleimelding postures up and lands a big shot to Harrington's brow.
Harrington throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Harrington controlling the position.
Pleimelding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pleimelding scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pleimelding won't allow Harrington to sweep him here.
Harrington pulls Pleimelding in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pleimelding.
Tony Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Harrington is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Pleimelding feints and as Harrington raises his hands in defense, Pleimelding changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pleimelding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Pleimelding dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harrington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pleimelding shoots in but no luck this time.
Pleimelding shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrington as he avoids it easily.
Pleimelding staying out of range there.#TD2#
Pleimelding drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harrington looking to control.
Pleimelding lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pleimelding postures up in Harrington's guard and throws a big left but Harrington blocks it.
Pleimelding landing some decent shots from guard.
Harrington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pleimelding's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington trying to control but Pleimelding is working from the bottom.
Harrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleimelding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samuel Pleimelding has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Harrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pleimelding is keeping the position for now.
Pleimelding keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully.
Pleimelding has Harrington pulled in close to control his posture.
Harrington throwing strikes from guard but Pleimelding blocks nicely.
Harrington trying to control but Pleimelding is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pleimelding is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrington darts in looking for a takedown but Pleimelding gets double underhooks and turns Harrington into the cage. #TD2#
Pleimelding jumps into guard, dragging Harrington to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrington is fighting to break Pleimelding's control of his arms but Pleimelding is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harrington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleimelding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pleimelding pulls Harrington in close to prevent any damage.
Pleimelding tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Pleimelding is controlling Harrington's posture.
Harrington pushes down on Pleimelding's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pleimelding makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pleimelding.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleimelding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pleimelding is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pleimelding lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harrington 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#
Pleimelding wants to control but Harrington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pleimelding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harrington.
Harrington is nestled in close to Pleimelding, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harrington throwing shots but Pleimelding is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pleimelding is refusing to be controlled, as Harrington sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Harrington seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Harrington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pleimelding gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Harrington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harrington trying to control but Pleimelding is working from the bottom.
Pleimelding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pleimelding trying to control the position.
Pleimelding looking for a sweep. Not yet Pleimelding, not yet.
Harrington trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pleimelding manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleimelding stands up over Harrington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pleimelding is in close to Harrington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harrington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pleimelding manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleimelding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington passes into half guard.
Pleimelding controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pleimelding slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pleimelding keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harrington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pleimelding's head.
Harrington passes Pleimelding's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pleimelding is looking to control Harrington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pleimelding avoid being mounted?
Harrington is looking to take a break and control but Pleimelding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harrington is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pleimelding reverses the position - he's now on top in Harrington's guard.
Pleimelding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Pleimelding postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harrington has momentary wrist control but Pleimelding slips an elbow through the middle.
Pleimelding landing some decent shots from guard.
Pleimelding stopping the sweep attempt from Harrington.
Harrington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pleimelding's guard. #REVR#
Harrington stopping the sweep attempt from Pleimelding.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleimelding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pleimelding is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Harrington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleimelding on the ground.#T4#
Pleimelding wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Pleimelding with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington keeping full guard, as Pleimelding tries to pass.
Harrington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pleimelding trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Harrington.
I think Harrington 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Harrington!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Harrington thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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