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Event:
BB 11 - Bjornsson vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Driscoll throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen is looking for the big counter here.
Driscoll misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Somelainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Driscoll was covering up waiting for the punch and Somelainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Driscoll is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Driscoll has control of Somelainen's left arm, preventing Somelainen from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll is keeping the position for now.
Driscoll 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.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Somelainen wants to pass the guard but Driscoll is keeping the position.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Somelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Driscoll being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Somelainen does it's job there.
Nice shot by Somelainen.#T2#
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Driscoll's shoulder, as Driscoll tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
Somelainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Driscoll misses with a straight left.
Somelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole Driscoll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driscoll darts in trying to clinch
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Driscoll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driscoll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Driscoll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Somelainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driscoll's half guard.#T3#
Somelainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Somelainen trying to control the action but Driscoll is working from the bottom.
Somelainen trying to pass the guard but Driscoll defending well.
Somelainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Driscoll's head.
Somelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Driscoll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Somelainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somelainen trying to pass the guard but Driscoll defending well.
Driscoll is looking to improve his position.
Driscoll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Somelainen.
Somelainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Somelainen slows the pace down in half guard.
Somelainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Somelainen seems content to control.
Somelainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driscoll misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a low kick, right behind Driscoll 's knee. #TD2#
Driscoll gets caught napping as Somelainen dives in and scores a takedown. Driscoll manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Driscoll keeps moving.
Somelainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Somelainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Driscoll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Somelainen.
Somelainen trying to control but Driscoll is working from the bottom.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Somelainen landing with the ground and pound.
Somelainen wants to pass the guard but Driscoll is keeping the position.
Driscoll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Somelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Somelainen throwing strikes from guard but Driscoll blocks nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Somelainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Driscoll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Driscoll keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Somelainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Driscoll will feel that in the morning.
Driscoll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somelainen.#TD2#
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Driscoll napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Somelainen in side control, throwing shots but Driscoll defends.
Somelainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Somelainen lands an elbow.
Somelainen cracks Driscoll with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Somelainen controlling the position from side mount.
Somelainen throwing strikes but Driscoll manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Somelainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Driscoll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Somelainen moves into full guard.
Somelainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Driscoll postures up.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Driscoll is one step ahead there.
Somelainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Driscoll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Somelainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driscoll has managed to get both his arms back between Somelainen's legs - danger averted.
Somelainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Driscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Somelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Somelainen has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Somelainen 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.#SUB2#
Somelainen has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll tries to free his leg and advance position but Somelainen is retaining full guard.
Driscoll's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Driscoll has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Somelainen 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Somelainen working for a triangle but Driscoll defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Driscoll moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
A jab from Driscoll misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Driscoll misses the target.
Somelainen lands with a good body shot.
Somelainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Driscoll throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
Driscoll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Somelainen jabs at Driscoll's body.
Driscoll missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driscoll misses with a looping right.
Driscoll misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
Driscoll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Somelainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Driscoll won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Somelainen crashes against the mat.
Somelainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Driscoll controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Somelainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Driscoll some visible discomfort.
#T1##SUB2#
Somelainen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Driscoll rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Somelainen's guard! Nice work there by Driscoll!
Driscoll wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Driscoll from controlling successfully.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Driscoll defends well.#SUB2#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Driscoll defends it easily.
Driscoll wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Somelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll is aware though and is defending well.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Driscoll 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.
Driscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Driscoll from controlling successfully.
Somelainen 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#
Somelainen is stalling here. Driscoll is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Somelainen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Driscoll has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Somelainen looks to move to half guard but instead Driscoll has passed into mount! Damn!
Somelainen regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driscoll is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Somelainen wants to improve his position but Driscoll is controlling well.
Driscoll controlling the action here.
Driscoll trying to mount his opponent but Somelainen defends it.
Driscoll perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Driscoll prevents Somelainen from improving his position.
Somelainen is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Somelainen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back.
Somelainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cole Driscoll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Driscoll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Driscoll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Somelainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Driscoll wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Driscoll's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Driscoll throws a big elbow that misses.
Driscoll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driscoll throws a big right hand that misses.
Driscoll postures up.
Driscoll throwing strikes but missing.
Driscoll throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Driscoll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somelainen.
Driscoll is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somelainen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Sauli Somelainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BB 7 - Kong vs Helenius
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sativa.
Nice defenses there by Sativa.
Sativa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driscoll.
Sativa connects with a body shot.
Sativa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sativa cracks a nice hook into Driscoll's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Driscoll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Driscoll misses with a wild body shot.
Sativa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Driscoll misses.
Driscoll has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sativa scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Sativa gets tackled into the cage by Driscoll. Driscoll maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sativa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driscoll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sativa tries a body shot but Driscoll blocks it.
Sativa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sativa.
Driscoll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sativa backwards.
Driscoll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sativa misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Driscoll as the two fighters clinch.
Driscoll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sativa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sativa misses with a punch on the inside.
Driscoll scores with a shot to the side of Sativa's head.
A head punch on the inside from Driscoll fails to land.
Sativa swings wildly with an uppercut but Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sativa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driscoll lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sativa.
Sativa misses with some punches.
Sativa lands a body punch.
Sativa is leaning against Driscoll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sativa gets through Driscoll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driscoll blocking some punches.
Sativa scores with a hook to the body.
Sativa scores with a hook to the body.
Driscoll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll swings wildly with an uppercut but Sativa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sativa.
Driscoll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sativa. #T2#
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Sativa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sativa.
A short left from Sativa.
Sativa misses with a body punch.
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sativa lands a hook that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sativa.
Driscoll looks winded!
Sativa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Sativa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Driscoll blocks a body shot from Sativa.
Sativa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sativa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards.
Driscoll struggles to land a body shot inside as Sativa controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa.
Sativa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sativa works on Driscoll's body with a couple of short punches.
Sativa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sativa scores with a shoulder strike.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
Driscoll takes a shot to the head.
Sativa pushes Driscoll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Sativa blocking some punches.
Sativa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driscoll lands a nice uppercut.
Driscoll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driscolls head.
Sativa scores with a shot to the side of Driscoll's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driscoll.
Sativa lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Sativa.
Driscoll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sativa misses with a body punch.
Sativa lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sativa can't find room to land a body shot as Driscoll controls the action.
Sativa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Driscoll throws a head punch that misses.
Driscoll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driscoll's elbow.
Driscoll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Sativa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driscoll has a couple of punches blocked by Sativa.
#T4#
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Driscoll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sativa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sativa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards.
Driscoll throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Sativa.
A short left from Sativa.
Driscoll misses with a punch on the inside.
Sativa is leaning against Driscoll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sativa is leaning against Driscoll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sativa tries to throw a body punch but Driscoll avoids it by throwing Sativa back against the cage.
Driscoll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sativa's elbow.
Sativa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driscolls head.
Sativa presses Driscoll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sativa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driscolls head.
Sativa lands a hook that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Sativa as the two fighters clinch.
Driscoll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sativa scores with a shot to the side of Driscoll's head.
Driscoll misses with a punch on the inside.
Sativa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sylus Sativa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Driscoll misses with an uppercut
and Sativa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Sativa.
Sativa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sativa looks to throw the jab but Driscoll is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driscoll! But no joy.
Driscoll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sativas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Sylus Sativa has been cut.
Driscoll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sativa.
Sativa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sativa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driscoll manages to avoid it.
Driscoll slips under a jab.
Sativa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Driscoll at a distance.
Sativa lands a nice hook to Driscoll's body. Driscoll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sativa lands a head shot.
Driscoll loads up on a big right hand but Sativa slips the punch.
Sativa lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driscoll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sativa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sativa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sativa catches Driscoll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sativa is looking to wear down Driscoll with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sativa misses with a straight right.
Driscoll throws a lazy uppercut
and Sativa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driscoll misses with an uppercut. Sativa saw that one coming.
Driscoll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Sativa moves forwards but Driscoll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Driscoll misses the target. #CL#
Sativa rushes Driscoll and presses him up against the cage.
Sativa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sylus Sativa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sativa.
Driscoll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sativa blocking some punches.
Sativa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sativa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driscoll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sativa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Driscoll throws a punch but it's blocked by Sativa.
Sativa can't find room to land a body shot as Driscoll controls the action.
Sativa takes a shot to the head.
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!
Sativa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Driscoll misses with a punch on the inside.
Sativa throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sativa.
Good body shot from Sativa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sativa.
Driscoll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Driscoll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sativa's elbow.
Driscoll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sativa works on Driscoll's body with a couple of short punches.
Driscoll is breathing heavily.
Driscoll scores with a shoulder strike.
Sativa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sativa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sativa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sativa blocks an uppercut.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Sativa as the two fighters clinch.
Sativa lands an uppercut.
Driscoll swings wildly with an uppercut but Sativa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driscoll blocks a body shot from Sativa.
Sativa can't find room to land a body shot as Driscoll controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driscoll.
A short uppercut from Sativa.
Driscoll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sativa struggles to land a body shot inside as Driscoll controls his hands.
Sativa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driscolls head.
Sativa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Sativa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sativa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sativa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards.
Sativa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sativa lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Driscoll is rocked!
A short left from Sativa.
Driscoll is still on wobbly legs! Can Sativa finish him?
Sativa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driscoll can do to turn this around?
Sativa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sativa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sativa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Driscoll's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Driscoll drops to his knees and Sativa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylus Sativa!
During a confident post fight interview, Sylus Sativa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Driscoll.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Driscoll 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.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driscoll.#CUT#It looks like Artem Petrov has been cut.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov walks into a jab.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driscoll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Driscoll shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Petrov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Driscoll sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Petrov 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 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Driscoll!
After the fight, Cole Driscoll was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BLAZE IT UP! 2
Date: Aug 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Algiorno tries to land a front kick but Driscoll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Driscoll avoids it.
Driscoll blocks the body kick.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Driscoll drives through and clinches with Algiorno against the cage.
Driscoll lands a nice uppercut.
Algiorno tries to break the clinch but Driscoll is controlling the position.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Algiorno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Driscoll lands a hook that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
A short uppercut from Driscoll.
Algiorno can't break the clinch.
Algiorno being controlled against the cage.
Driscoll lands a body shot.
Driscoll pushes Algiorno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Algiorno is breathing heavily.
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Algiornos head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno tries to break the clinch but Driscoll is controlling the position.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Driscoll.
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Algiornos head.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Algiorno.#KD2#
Driscoll drops Algiorno onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Algiorno is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Algiorno is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driscoll pushes Algiorno against the cage. Driscoll is working some dirty boxing. Driscoll pushes off with a quick right hook! Algiorno goes down! Algiorno tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Driscoll moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Driscoll!
Cole Driscoll 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:
ROCK FC 9
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blumm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Driscoll is pressed up against the cage. Blumm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Driscoll down to the mat. Driscoll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Driscoll tries to clinch up but Blumm circles away and keeps his distance.
Blumm cracks Driscoll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Driscoll moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blumm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driscoll.
Blumm wants to get back to striking at distance but Driscoll won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driscoll.
Blumm goes for a takedown attempt but Driscoll pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Driscoll stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Blumm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Blumm as he connects with a hook.
Blumm seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blumm dives in for a single leg takedown but Driscoll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blumm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Driscoll blocks a head kick by Blumm.
#CL2#
Driscoll rushes Blumm and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blumm tries to break free but Driscoll pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Driscoll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Driscoll swings wildly with an uppercut but Blumm uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Driscoll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driscoll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blumm backwards.
Driscoll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blumm's elbow.
Blumm is trying to force a seperation but Driscoll has the dominant position.
Blumm blocking some punches.
Driscoll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Driscoll.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blumm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Driscoll digs a right hand underneath Blumm's ribcage. Blumm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Driscoll lands a body shot.
Driscoll gets through Blumm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driscoll works on Blumm's body with a couple of short punches.
Blumm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Driscoll lands a hook that snaps the head of Blumm backwards. #T2#
A short right from Driscoll on the inside.
Driscoll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blumm or not.
Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driscoll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driscoll lands a body shot.
Blumm is breathing heavily.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
Driscoll lands a shot to the body.
Driscoll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Driscoll. #ROC2#Blumm is rocked!
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Blumm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Driscoll.
Driscoll lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll digs a right hand into Blumm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blumm's gas tank.
Driscoll creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Blumm's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Blumm drops to his knees and Driscoll pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Driscoll!
A less than humble Cole Driscoll misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Sergei Blumm spoke after the fight, saying 'When do I get paid? '. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 6
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Driscoll clinches up with Cut and pushes him back against the cage.
Driscoll leaning his opponent against the cage.
Driscoll throws a punch but it's blocked by Cut.
Cut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Driscoll prevents Cut from breaking the clinch.
Driscoll misses with some punches.
Driscoll misses with some punches.
Driscoll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll pushes Cut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Driscoll.
Cut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cut blocking some punches.
Driscoll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cut blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Cut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Driscoll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cut, pushing him back against the cage.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Driscoll.
Cut blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Driscoll.
Driscoll leaning his opponent against the cage.
Driscoll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driscoll can't find room to land a body shot as Cut controls the action.
Cut wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Driscoll.
Driscoll digs a right hand into Cut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cut's gas tank.
Driscoll scores with a hook to the body.
Driscoll pushes Cut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Driscoll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cut is looking to control Driscoll's arms but Driscoll gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cut has his back to the cage.
Driscoll is leaning against Cut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Driscoll lands a body punch in the clinch.
Driscoll scores with a shoulder strike.
Driscoll's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driscoll lands a body shot.
Cut blocking some punches.
Driscoll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll scores with a hook to the body.
Cut tries to break free but Driscoll pushes him back against the cage.
Driscoll is leaning against Cut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driscoll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driscoll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driscoll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll lands a hook that snaps the head of Cut backwards. #T3#
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cut is looking to break free of the clinch but Driscoll has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Driscoll fails to land.
Driscoll tries a body shot but Cut blocks it.
Driscoll pushes Cut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cut takes a shot to the head.
Cut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driscoll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cut's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Driscoll.
Nice body punch from Driscoll.
Driscoll cracks Cut with a nice body shot.
Cut tries to break free but Driscoll pushes him back against the cage.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Driscoll.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Driscoll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cut takes a shot to the head.
Come on Driscoll - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cut blocks a body shot from Driscoll.
Driscoll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driscoll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cut blocks a body shot from Driscoll.
Cut blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driscoll.
Driscoll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driscoll presses Cut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cut blocks an uppercut.
Driscoll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Driscoll lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Driscoll dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Driscoll takes the fight into the clinch.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cut wants to get back to striking at distance but Driscoll won't allow it.
Driscoll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cut can do to turn this around?
Driscoll throws a head punch that misses.
Driscoll lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Driscoll.
Driscoll misses with some punches.
Driscoll pushes Cut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Driscoll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cole Driscoll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cut blocks an uppercut.
Cut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll misses with some punches.
Driscoll has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A right handed body shot lands from Driscoll.
Cut's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cut wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driscoll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driscoll lands with a left to the head.
Driscoll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cut's elbow.
Driscoll lands with a right to the head.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuts head.
Driscoll pushes Cut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Driscoll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driscoll lands with a light punch inside.
Driscoll has Cut pressed against the cage, preventing Cut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cut blocks an uppercut.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Driscoll. #T2#
Driscoll works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driscoll.
Driscoll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driscoll presses Cut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Driscoll.
Driscoll tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Driscoll back against the cage.
Driscoll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Driscoll.
Cut takes a shot to the head.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driscoll throws a head punch that misses.
Cut is trying to break free.
Driscoll lands with a right to the head.
Driscoll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll lands a right hand.
Cut is trying to force a seperation but Driscoll has the dominant position.#T3#
Driscoll swings wildly with an uppercut but Cut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cut working hard to break the clinch.
Driscoll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driscoll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driscoll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
Driscoll tries a body shot but Cut blocks it.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driscoll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driscoll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike.
Cut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Driscoll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Driscoll digs a right hand into Cut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cut's gas tank.
Cut is trying to force a seperation but Driscoll has the dominant position.
Driscoll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Driscoll gets through Cut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driscoll misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driscoll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
Driscoll can't find room to land a body shot as Cut controls the action.
Driscoll lands a nice shot to the body.
Driscoll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cut's elbow.
Driscoll throws a head punch that misses.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike.
Driscoll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driscoll swings wildly with an uppercut but Cut uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Driscoll dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Driscoll drives through and clinches with Cut against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Driscoll.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driscoll throws a head punch that misses.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cut.
Nice body punch from Driscoll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll misses with a punch on the inside.
Driscoll lands a body shot.
Driscoll works on Cut's body with a couple of short punches.
Cut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driscoll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cut blocking some punches.
Driscoll lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Driscoll pushes Cut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driscoll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driscoll.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Driscoll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Driscoll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driscoll misses with a punch on the inside.
Driscoll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driscoll lands a body punch.
Driscoll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuts head.
Driscoll throws a head punch that misses.
Driscoll digs a right hand into Cut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cut's gas tank.
Driscoll misses with a punch on the inside.
Driscoll lands a nice shot to the body.
Driscoll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuts head.
Driscoll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Driscoll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driscoll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Driscoll presses Cut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driscoll lands a left hand.
Driscoll stalling against the cage.
Driscoll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
A short right from Driscoll on the inside.
Driscoll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Driscoll digs a right hand into Cut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cut's gas tank.
Driscoll is working Cut over against the cage.
Driscoll pushes Cut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driscoll lands a right hand. #T3#
Driscoll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Driscoll on the inside.
Driscoll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driscoll lands with a short shot to the head.
Driscoll gets through Cut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driscoll swings wildly with an uppercut but Cut uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Driscoll.
Nice body punch from Driscoll - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driscoll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driscoll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cut has had enough of the clinch but Driscoll keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Driscoll lands a hook that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
Driscoll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Driscoll is leaning against Cut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driscoll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Driscoll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cut takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Driscoll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Driscoll scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driscoll.
A left hand lands to the body for Driscoll.
Driscoll tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tim Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driscoll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Driscoll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Driscoll, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Driscoll!
Cole Driscoll 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:
ROCK FC 3
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Driscoll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driscoll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driscoll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Driscoll to keep the fight standing.
West wants a takedown.
Driscoll is struggling to control the position.#TD#
West pulls Driscoll into guard.
Driscoll trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control West haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Driscoll is looking to advance position but West has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Driscoll wants to control but West is having none of it.#T1#
West sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Driscoll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West punishing his opponent with strikes.
West breaks from Driscoll's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Driscoll tries to reverse the position but West maintains control.
West tries to control but Driscoll wriggling away. #T2##SUB#
West swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam West! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Pace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ODriscoll tries to pull guard but Pace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
ODriscoll is looking to take this one to the mat.
ODriscoll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kobe Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole ODriscoll.#TD#
Pace jumps guard and drags ODriscoll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
ODriscoll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ODriscoll keeping moving, preventing Pace from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace is really struggling to control ODriscoll but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ODriscoll can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Pace is in close to ODriscoll's body, working some short punches and elbows.
ODriscoll controls Pace momentarily but Pace frees himself. #SUB2#
ODriscoll working for a triangle but Pace defends it easily.
ODriscoll looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pace trying to control the position from guard on top but ODriscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ODriscoll is trying to control the position but Pace postures up. #SUB2#
ODriscoll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ODriscoll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
ODriscoll tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pace lands with a hook. ODriscoll tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pace digs a good hook to ODriscoll's body.
#CL2#
ODriscoll moves into the clinch.
ODriscoll is trying to pull guard but Pace has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Pace has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but ODriscoll regains guard immediately.
ODriscoll is controlling Pace's posture.#SUB2#
ODriscoll is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pace is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
ODriscoll looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pace has picked ODriscoll up and slammed him! ODriscoll can't keep hold of the triangle and Pace manages to pass to side control!
ODriscoll is trying to control Pace's posture but Pace avoids it.
ODriscoll tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ODriscoll can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Pace stands up and beckons ODriscoll to his feet.
Pace is breathing heavily.#CL2#
ODriscoll rushes Pace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
ODriscoll is working for takedown but Pace is calmly controlling the position for now.
ODriscoll wants to take the fight to the mat but Pace manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
ODriscoll jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pace walks away with a smile on his face. ODriscoll gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pace lands the left hand.
ODriscoll wants to clinch.
Pace drops down looking for a counter takedown but ODriscoll sprawls and moves away.
ODriscoll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pace changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Pace moves into the clinch successfully.
ODriscoll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pace stops a takedown attempt from ODriscoll.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Pace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
ODriscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ODriscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Pace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pace circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Pace counters with a takedown into side control.
ODriscoll is looking for a sweep.
ODriscoll is trying to control Pace's posture but Pace avoids it.
ODriscoll is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Pace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pace working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
ODriscoll tries to improve position but can't.
ODriscoll wants to control but Pace postures up.
ODriscoll sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
ODriscoll is looking to control Pace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ODriscoll avoid being mounted?
Kobe Pace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
ODriscoll actively working from the bottom here.
Pace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
ODriscoll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pace is thwarting ODriscoll's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pace gets tackled into the cage by ODriscoll. ODriscoll maintains the clinch.
ODriscoll tries for a takedown but Pace manages to get underhooks.
Pace working hard to break the clinch.
ODriscoll tries to pull guard but Pace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Pace gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, ODriscoll regains guard.
ODriscoll working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
ODriscoll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pace defends well.
Pace postures up.
ODriscoll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB2#
Pace got a little sloppy there for a moment and ODriscoll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pace has managed to get both his arms back between ODriscoll's legs - danger averted.
ODriscoll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pace trying to control the position from guard on top but ODriscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
ODriscoll forces Pace back against the cage and clinches.
ODriscoll has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pace avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kobe Pace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole ODriscoll.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ODriscoll is trying to pull guard but Pace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
ODriscoll is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pace is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
ODriscoll gets control of Pace's arms and successfully pulls guard. ODriscoll will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ODriscoll controls Pace momentarily but Pace frees himself.
ODriscoll keeping moving, preventing Pace from controlling successfully.
ODriscoll looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pace postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Pace dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
ODriscoll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Pace jumps guard.
ODriscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ODriscoll prevents Pace from getting back to his feet.
Pace keeping full guard, as ODriscoll tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODriscoll wants to control from the top but Pace keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pace has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Pace keeping moving, preventing ODriscoll from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
ODriscoll has closed the distance and engaged Pace in a clinch.
#TD#
Pace has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed ODriscoll clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pace not allowing ODriscoll to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on ODriscoll's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
ODriscoll looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pace.
Pace gets his hands free as ODriscoll looks to control.
ODriscoll is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
ODriscoll trying to control the hands but Pace breaks the grip. #T3#
ODriscoll tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
ODriscoll tries to lock up and control but Pace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ODriscoll is desperately trying to improve his position but Pace has a good base and remains in mount.
ODriscoll tries to lock up and control but Pace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ODriscoll sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
ODriscoll wants to control but Pace is keeping busy.
Cole ODriscoll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ODriscoll can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB2#
ODriscoll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pace pulls his head out easily.
ODriscoll flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
ODriscoll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pace is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pace moves away from the strike by ODriscoll.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ODriscoll looks to score with a jab to the body but Pace is just out of range.
ODriscoll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kobe Pace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ODriscoll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Pace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pace, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Pace! |
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