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Event:
OFK 324 - Nik Vs Jankovic
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Broadaxe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koererlaerer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koererlaerer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Broadaxe is controlling him well.
Koererlaerer is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Broadaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Broadaxe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Broadaxe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Broadaxe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1##ES2#
Koererlaerer throws Broadaxe to one side and escapes!
Koererlaerer with a poor takedown #TD#
so Broadaxe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koererlaerer wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Koererlaerer gets tackled into the cage by Broadaxe. Broadaxe maintains the clinch.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown but no success here.
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!#TD#
Broadaxe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koererlaerer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to his feet but Broadaxe has full control of the position and if anything, Koererlaerer has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Broadaxe looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Broadaxe looking for the choke from the back.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Koererlaerer is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Broadaxe 's hooks.
Broadaxe with good strikes from the mount here!
Koererlaerer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Koererlaerer is trying desperately to improve position.
Broadaxe with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadaxe lands with some strikes.#ROC#Koererlaerer is rocked!
Broadaxe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Koererlaerer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Koererlaerer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwalin Broadaxe!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwalin Broadaxe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Koererlaerer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Damato looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Koererlaerer is defending well. Damato quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Koererlaerer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Damato celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocco Damato!
A very excited looking Rocco Damato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 313 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Loco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koererlaerer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Loco is in Koererlaerer's guard.
Loco wants to control from the top but Koererlaerer keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loco won't allow Koererlaerer to sweep him here.
Koererlaerer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loco's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Loco has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.
Koererlaerer is in close to Loco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.
Loco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is trying to keep Koererlaerer in close.
#SUB#
Loco looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
Koererlaerer passes Loco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Loco is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loco is looking to improve his position.
Loco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer seems to be working for a kimura but Loco defends the submission attempt.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koererlaerer trying to control from half guard but Loco is working away.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Koererlaerer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loco defends it well.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Koererlaerer working over Loco with some ground and pound. Loco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koererlaerer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loco moves into full guard.
Koererlaerer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koererlaerer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Koererlaerer tries to pass to full mount but Loco defends it.
Koererlaerer prevents Loco from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koererlaerer in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Koererlaerer is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer seems to be looking for submissions.
Koererlaerer wants to pass to mount but Loco is defending the position.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loco is refusing to be controlled, as Koererlaerer sits in half guard.
Loco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Loco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Koererlaerer gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage. #TD2#
Koererlaerer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Loco is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Loco tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
Koererlaerer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura but Loco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koererlaerer to get the leverage.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Loco trying to control here.
#T1#
Loco is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koererlaerer working over Loco with some ground and pound. Loco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koererlaerer is taking a breather. Loco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Loco has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koererlaerer is keen to just control but Loco is a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer lands strikes from half guard.
Koererlaerer is pressing down on Loco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loco is holding on for now.
Loco trying to control but Koererlaerer postures up.
#T2#
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
Loco trying to hold on to Koererlaerer's head to control him but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Loco is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Loco is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Loco taking some punishment here, with Koererlaerer in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Loco is staying active underneath Koererlaerer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koererlaerer is controlling the pace.
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Koererlaerer wants to control but Loco is keeping him busy.
Loco has a hand on Koererlaerer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Koererlaerer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Koererlaerer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot there that rocks Loco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Koererlaerer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Loco can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koererlaerer unloading with bombs!
Koererlaerer lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Koererlaerer.
Loco is working to get back to half guard.
Karsten Koererlaerer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Koererlaerer trying to control but Loco is having none of it.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koererlaerer unloading with bombs!
Koererlaerer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Loco is rocked!
Koererlaerer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Loco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loco is looking to improve his position but Koererlaerer isn't that keen on the idea.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes but Loco is staying in there.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot there that rocks Loco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Loco is bucking up trying to escape but Koererlaerer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes but Loco is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Koererlaerer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koererlaerer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koererlaerer works over Loco's head and body with a nice combination.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Koererlaerer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Loco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
Loco seems to have got his legs back now.
Koererlaerer taking a break here but Loco is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loco is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Koererlaerer working over Loco with some ground and pound. Loco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Loco wants to get back to full guard.
Loco has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Loco tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
Loco moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koererlaerer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Koererlaerer lands strikes from half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to pass the guard but Loco is defending well.
Loco is staying active underneath Koererlaerer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koererlaerer slows the pace down in half guard.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koererlaerer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koererlaerer prevents Loco from improving his position.#T3#
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Koererlaerer working Loco over with strikes.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Loco tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Koererlaerer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Loco trying to hold on to Koererlaerer's head to control him but Koererlaerer postures up.
Karsten Koererlaerer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Loco won't allow Koererlaerer to pass to mount.
Koererlaerer wants to take a breather but Loco is having none of it.
Koererlaerer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loco trying to control from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer stalling.
Koererlaerer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Loco actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koererlaerer 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karsten Koererlaerer thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 305 - Chika Vs Chambers
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Koererlaerer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Plugger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koererlaerer is in Plugger's guard.
Koererlaerer sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Plugger looking for a triangle here. Koererlaerer is fighting it but it looks tight! Plugger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Koererlaerer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pull Plugger! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Reginald Budgiehandler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Budgiehandler sprawls well.#CL#
Budgiehandler pushes Koererlaerer up against the cage in a clinch.
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Budgiehandler is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Budgiehandler is trying to trip Koererlaerer. He has hold of a leg but Koererlaerer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Budgiehandler persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Budgiehandler (2) vs (0) Koererlaerer
Budgiehandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Koererlaerer is retaining full guard.
Budgiehandler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Budgiehandler (5) vs (0) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer is looking to reverse the position.
Budgiehandler staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Koererlaerer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Budgiehandler happy to just control the position for now.
Budgiehandler working away.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Budgiehandler stalls from top position.
Koererlaerer is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Budgiehandler swings around for an armbar but Koererlaerer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Budgiehandler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Budgiehandler (5) vs (2) Koererlaerer#T3#
Budgiehandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Budgiehandler keeps moving.
Koererlaerer postures up.
Budgiehandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Budgiehandler has his feet on Koererlaerer's thighs here. He's pushed Koererlaerer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koererlaerer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reginald Budgiehandler!
During a confident post fight interview, Reginald Budgiehandler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Unicorn Big Foot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Koererlaerer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Big Foot's waist but Big Foot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koererlaerer off to one side.
Big Foot looks for a takedown but Koererlaerer sprawls well.
Big Foot fails with the takedown.
Koererlaerer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Unicorn Big Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Foot keeps the fight on the outside.
Koererlaerer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big Foot pinned against the cage. Big Foot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koererlaerer is defended easily by Big Foot.
Unicorn Big Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer tries to clinch but Big Foot moves out of range. #CL#
Big Foot clinches up with Koererlaerer and pushes him back against the cage.
Big Foot stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Big Foot works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Big Foot (2) vs (0) Koererlaerer
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koererlaerer seems keen to control Big Foot's posture.
Big Foot pushes down on Koererlaerer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Big Foot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Big Foot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koererlaerer is staying active underneath Big Foot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koererlaerer is positioning himself well to prevent Big Foot advancing to mount.
Big Foot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Koererlaerer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Big Foot sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Big Foot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Big Foot looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Big Foot tries to free his leg and advance position but Koererlaerer is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Big Foot has gone for a leg lock! Koererlaerer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Big Foot's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Foot (2) vs (2) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Big Foot keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Big Foot wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Koererlaerer 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. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Big Foot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koererlaerer has Big Foot in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Foot (4) vs (2) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer keeping full guard, as Big Foot tries to pass.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position here.
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Foot is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Big Foot haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Big Foot slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Big Foot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koererlaerer is just riding it out for now. Big Foot eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Big Foot wants to control but Koererlaerer is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koererlaerer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Big Foot stands and throws Koererlaerer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Big Foot (7) vs (2) Koererlaerer#SUB#
Big Foot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koererlaerer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Big Foot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Big Foot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Koererlaerer is looking to regain half guard here but Big Foot keeps moving and retains side control.
Big Foot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Koererlaerer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Big Foot (9) vs (2) Koererlaerer
Big Foot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koererlaerer is squirming around, avoiding Big Foot's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Big Foot looking for a guillotine from mount but Koererlaerer is having none of it. #SUB#
Big Foot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koererlaerer is surviving well by controlling Big Foot's body position as best he can.
Koererlaerer tries to lock up and control but Big Foot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koererlaerer is working to get back to half guard.
Big Foot trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Big Foot avoids the attempt from Koererlaerer to control.#SUB#
Big Foot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Koererlaerer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Big Foot has control of Koererlaerer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koererlaerer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position but Big Foot isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Big Foot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Koererlaerer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Koererlaerer shrugs it off.
Big Foot controlling from mount. #T7#
Big Foot tries to control but Koererlaerer wriggling away.
Koererlaerer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Foot (9) vs (4) Koererlaerer#SUB2#
Koererlaerer has gone for a leg lock! Big Foot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koererlaerer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Foot (11) vs (4) Koererlaerer
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Koererlaerer keeps moving.
Big Foot won't allow Koererlaerer to sweep him here. #T8#
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Big Foot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer seems keen to control Big Foot's posture.
Koererlaerer keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Koererlaerer keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Big Foot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koererlaerer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koererlaerer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koererlaerer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Big Foot (11) vs (8) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer working away.
Big Foot tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Koererlaerer working away.
Big Foot is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big Foot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big Foot is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB2#
Koererlaerer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Big Foot is trying to escape and Koererlaerer transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Big Foot is forced to tap! Nice work there by Koererlaerer! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karsten Koererlaerer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karsten Koererlaerer thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pit Canthropus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Koererlaerer looking to score a takedown here. Canthropus Jr is defending well but Koererlaerer drives through and ends up in Canthropus Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Canthropus Jr (0) vs (2) Koererlaerer#SUB#
Canthropus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Canthropus Jr looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
Koererlaerer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koererlaerer looking to sit in guard and control but Canthropus Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canthropus Jr (2) vs (2) Koererlaerer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Canthropus Jr wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.#T1#
Canthropus Jr is fighting to break Koererlaerer's control of his arms but Koererlaerer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koererlaerer keeping full guard, as Canthropus Jr tries to pass.
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canthropus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position here.
Canthropus Jr controlling from the top position. #T2#
Koererlaerer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canthropus Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canthropus Jr (2) vs (4) Koererlaerer
Canthropus Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Koererlaerer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is working for a kimura but Canthropus Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Koererlaerer is trying to control the action in half guard but Canthropus Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Canthropus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koererlaerer is pushing down on Canthropus Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Canthropus Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Koererlaerer has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Canthropus Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koererlaerer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Canthropus Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Koererlaerer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canthropus Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Canthropus Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koererlaerer has picked Canthropus Jr up and slammed him! Canthropus Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Koererlaerer manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Canthropus Jr (2) vs (7) Koererlaerer
Canthropus Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Canthropus Jr holds on to Koererlaerer's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position but Canthropus Jr is working away.
Canthropus Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Canthropus Jr struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Canthropus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canthropus Jr is trying to control Koererlaerer's posture but Koererlaerer avoids it. #T5##SUB2#
Koererlaerer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Canthropus Jr, who protects the arm well.
Canthropus Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Canthropus Jr is working from the bottom.
Canthropus Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Canthropus Jr struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Canthropus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Canthropus Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canthropus Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Canthropus Jr is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
Koererlaerer working away.#T7##SUB2#
Koererlaerer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Canthropus Jr wants to control but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer tries to advance to mount but Canthropus Jr denies him.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Canthropus Jr is keeping him busy.
Canthropus Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Canthropus Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koererlaerer prevents Canthropus Jr from improving his position.
Koererlaerer is thwarting Canthropus Jr's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Koererlaerer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canthropus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Canthropus Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Canthropus Jr (2) vs (10) Koererlaerer
Canthropus Jr is looking to improve his position but Koererlaerer isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Koererlaerer but it's paid off an Canthropus Jr is forced to tap! Nice work by Koererlaerer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 291 - Chika Vs Goodman
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Toal scores with a hook to the body. Koererlaerer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koererlaerer shoots in but no luck this time.
Koererlaerer scores with a nice head shot.
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt.
Toal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Koererlaerer throws a body punch but Toal moves out of range.
Toal throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Koererlaerer gets caught flat footed, as Toal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer wants to stand and escape but Toal is having none of it.
Koererlaerer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet but Toal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koererlaerer pulls Toal in to control the position.
Toal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koererlaerer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Toal trying to control but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koererlaerer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koererlaerer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koererlaerer thinking.
Toal takes a swing at Koererlaerer's ribcage but misses.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Toal as Koererlaerer shoots in.
Keir Toal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toal sprawls well. Toal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koererlaerer gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toal throws a chopping leg kick but Koererlaerer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koererlaerer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toal.
Nice sprawl there from Toal as Koererlaerer shoots in.
Toal just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koererlaerer is defended easily by Toal.
Toal misses with a wild combination.
Koererlaerer with the counter takedown but Toal avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Koererlaerer misses the target.
Toal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toal as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Toal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toal is looking to wear down Koererlaerer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Koererlaerer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toal defends well and Koererlaerer ends up having to push Toal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Toal.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toal but Toal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toal lands with a shot to the body.
Koererlaerer dives in for a single leg takedown but Toal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koererlaerer misses with a right hand
and Toal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koererlaerer thinking.
Toal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown but Toal shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Toal connects with a single shot there.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt
and Toal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koererlaerer slips under a jab from Toal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toal wants it to stay on the feet.
Toal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koererlaerer shoots for a takedown but Toal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown into Toal's guard.
Koererlaerer looks winded!
Toal trying to control the position here.
Toal is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keir Toal dominated that round.
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#
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toal but Toal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Koererlaerer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer tries for a kimura but Toal is defending well.
Koererlaerer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Koererlaerer is trying to get an arm triangle but Toal is defending well.
Toal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toal stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Koererlaerer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Toal is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Toal defending against the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer throws an elbow but Toal slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koererlaerer looking to control but instead Toal has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Koererlaerer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Toal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toal defends it well. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer wants to work for an arm triangle but Toal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Toal moves into full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Toal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koererlaerer misses with a head kick.
Toal misses with a looping right.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koererlaerer fails with the takedown
and Toal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keir Toal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
Toal misses with a hook.
Koererlaerer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toal defends well and Koererlaerer ends up having to push Toal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koererlaerer with a poor takedown
and Toal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keir Toal is winning the standup battle so far.
Toal slaps away a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koererlaerer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toal tries to avoid it but Koererlaerer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toal to the ground. Toal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown but Toal shows good takedown defense.
Koererlaerer is breathing heavily.
Toal throws a shot to the body.
Toal scores with the left hand. Koererlaerer knows he should have avoided that one.
Toal misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koererlaerer dives in and grabs Toal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Toal pushes down on Koererlaerer's head and hops out.
Toal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koererlaerer.
Toal thuds his shin into the meat of Koererlaerer's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keir Toal dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Koererlaerer.
Toal lands with a shot to the body.
Toal is looking to slow Koererlaerer down with leg kicks.
Koererlaerer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toal swivels and escapes.
Koererlaerer shoots and misses
and Toal counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Toal forces Koererlaerer back against the cage and clinches.
Toal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koererlaerer backwards.
Toal lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toal.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown but Toal manages to get underhooks.
Keir Toal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.#TD#
Toal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Toal dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Koererlaerer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Koererlaerer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koererlaerer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, Toal seems content to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Toal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koererlaerer is doing well to control the position and prevent Toal from advancing to side control.
Toal is thwarting Koererlaerer's attempts to control the position.
Koererlaerer wants to improve his position but Toal is controlling well.
Toal performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer actively working from the bottom here.
Koererlaerer controlling the position well.
Toal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koererlaerer can do to turn this around?
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Koererlaerer is doing well to control the position and prevent Toal from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keir Toal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Toal misses the jab.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt - Toal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt - Toal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toal throws the kick towards the body but Koererlaerer avoids it.
Koererlaerer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toal defends well and Koererlaerer ends up having to push Toal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koererlaerer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koererlaerer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toal tries to avoid it but Koererlaerer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toal to the ground. Toal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koererlaerer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid body kick from Toal. #T4#
Toal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koererlaerer fails with the takedown
and Toal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toal.
Koererlaerer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toal throws out the jab.
Koererlaerer feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Koererlaerer drives through with a takedown into Toal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Toal is wriggling around but Koererlaerer manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Toal keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keir Toal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toal, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keir Toal!
A victorious Keir Toal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 287 - Vaiduoklis Vs Storm
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Koererlaerer throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Koererlaerer looking to score a takedown here. Loco is defending well but Koererlaerer drives through and ends up in Loco's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Loco is looking to cinch up a triangle. Koererlaerer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Loco's body to avoid the submission. Loco has instead reached around Koererlaerer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Loco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mono Loco!
During a confident post fight interview, Mono Loco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 281 -Byczkiewicz Vs Gunner
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Happy.
Koererlaerer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Happy. Those never looked like landing.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koererlaerer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koererlaerer takes a swing at Happy's ribcage but misses.
Koererlaerer dives in and grabs Happy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes down on Koererlaerer's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koererlaerer is defended easily by Happy.
Koererlaerer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koererlaerer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koererlaerer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a takedown but Happy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koererlaerer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koererlaerer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Happy misses the shot to the body.
Koererlaerer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Happy throws a right hand that Koererlaerer ducks under and follows up with a left that Koererlaerer also avoids with ease.
Koererlaerer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Happy sprawls and moves away.
Koererlaerer thows a leg kick but Happy checks it #TD2#
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##ES#
Koererlaerer kicks Happy off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Happy shoots in and gets a takedown into Koererlaerer's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#ES#
Koererlaerer kicks Happy off and gets to his feet.
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Happy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koererlaerer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Happy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Happy wants it to stay on the feet.
Koererlaerer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Happy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Happy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koererlaerer on his heels. He'll look to pass Koererlaerer's guard now, I'm sure.
Happy is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Happy is pushing down on Koererlaerer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koererlaerer is fighting to maintain full guard but Happy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Happy is controlling the pace.
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koererlaerer keeps working. #T3#
Happy is controlling the pace.
Koererlaerer is looking to escape.
Happy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Happy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koererlaerer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Happy.
Koererlaerer has his hands clasped together around Happy's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Happy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Happy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koererlaerer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Happy tries to avoid it but Koererlaerer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Happy to the ground. Happy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Koererlaerer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koererlaerer in side control, throwing shots but Happy defends. #SUB#
Koererlaerer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Koererlaerer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Happy is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Happy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koererlaerer!
Koererlaerer is trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Koererlaerer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Happy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Happy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Happy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koererlaerer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.#T1#
Koererlaerer is trying to buck Happy off.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
Koererlaerer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Koererlaerer's face as Happy controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koererlaerer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Happy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Happy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koererlaerer trying to control but Happy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to his feet but Happy has full control of the position and if anything, Koererlaerer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Happy keeps control of the position easily here as Koererlaerer tries to buck him off.
Koererlaerer trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Happy gets his way!
#SUB2#
Happy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Koererlaerer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Koererlaerer for a finish. #T3#
Koererlaerer tries to roll but Happy sticks to his back.
Happy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Koererlaerer breaks Happy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Happy looking for a triangle here. Koererlaerer is fighting it but it looks tight! Happy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Koererlaerer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anti Happy!
An out of breath Anti Happy 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:
OFK 276 - Vaiduoklis Vs Gay G
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Koererlaerer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plugger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koererlaerer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Plugger gets a double leg takedown into Koererlaerer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plugger's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koererlaerer lands a couple of digs.
Plugger controls Koererlaerer momentarily but Koererlaerer frees himself.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer stays in close to Plugger's body and controls the position.
Koererlaerer works over Plugger with some ground and pound from guard.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
Plugger trying to control the position.
#T1#
Koererlaerer throws a big elbow that misses.
Koererlaerer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koererlaerer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Plugger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is looking to work some ground and pound but Plugger has wrist control.#T2#
Plugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koererlaerer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plugger managing to control the position.
Koererlaerer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Plugger's head.
Plugger is adopting a defensive guard.
Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Plugger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Plugger controls Koererlaerer momentarily but Koererlaerer frees himself.
Koererlaerer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plugger has Koererlaerer pulled in close to control his posture.
Koererlaerer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plugger managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plugger is trying to control the position but Koererlaerer postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control from half guard but Plugger is working away. #T4##SUB#
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a kimura but Plugger is defending well.
#SUB#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plugger defends it well.
Koererlaerer is pressing down on Plugger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plugger is holding on for now.
Plugger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koererlaerer is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Plugger throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Koererlaerer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Plugger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koererlaerer is in Plugger's guard.#SUB2#
Plugger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer wants to pass the guard but Plugger is keeping the position.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer is working Plugger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Plugger is trying to hold Koererlaerer in close to prevent damage but Koererlaerer has managed to pass into half guard.
Koererlaerer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard.
Plugger wants to control but Koererlaerer passes into side.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Check out the look on Koererlaerer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Plugger tries to improve position but can't.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Plugger is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plugger can do to turn this around?
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
What's Plugger going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Koererlaerer lands an elbow. #T2#
Plugger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koererlaerer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koererlaerer is chipping away with strikes.
Koererlaerer tries to move to mount but Plugger blocks the move with his legs.
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Plugger down.
Plugger struggling a bit here.
Plugger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plugger is positioning himself well to prevent Koererlaerer advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Plugger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koererlaerer pulls his head out easily.
Plugger manages to get to full guard.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Plugger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plugger trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Plugger is looking for a triangle but Koererlaerer pushes his legs off easily.
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plugger lands a decent punch to the body there.
Koererlaerer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Plugger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koererlaerer passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Koererlaerer seems to be working for a kimura but Plugger defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Koererlaerer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plugger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer 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#
Koererlaerer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plugger.
Plugger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koererlaerer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown but Koererlaerer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koererlaerer feinted with a counter takedown.
Koererlaerer lands a nice hook to Plugger's body. Plugger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Koererlaerer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plugger is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plugger avoid being mounted?
Plugger is pressing down on Koererlaerer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer is fighting to break Plugger's control of his arms but Plugger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Plugger has control of Koererlaerer's left arm, preventing Koererlaerer from doing any damage.
Koererlaerer cracks Plugger with a solid left hand.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes but missing.
Koererlaerer content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Plugger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koererlaerer has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plugger defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Plugger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Plugger is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Plugger trying to control here.
Koererlaerer is keen to just control but Plugger is a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Koererlaerer working Plugger over with strikes.
Koererlaerer prevents Plugger from improving his position.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Koererlaerer seems to be looking for submissions.
Plugger has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koererlaerer working over Plugger with some ground and pound. Plugger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koererlaerer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koererlaerer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Plugger's temple.
Plugger trying to control but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Plugger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karsten Koererlaerer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plugger is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plugger avoid being mounted?
Plugger is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koererlaerer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pull Plugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plugger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koererlaerer distracts Plugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koererlaerer, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 272 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Koererlaerer with that takedown attempt.
Gay G seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good exchange - Gay G coming out on top.
Gay G throws a body shot but no joy.
Gay G jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koererlaerer was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Koererlaerer fails with the takedown.
A cross from Gay G lands.
Gay G stuffs the takedown attempt from Koererlaerer. Koererlaerer gets slowly back to his feet.
J Gay G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gay G pinned against the cage. Gay G gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Gay G lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koererlaerer doesn't seem phased though.
Gay G misses with a wild body shot.
Koererlaerer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koererlaerer darts in looking for a takedown but Gay G gets double underhooks and turns Koererlaerer into the cage. #T1#
Gay G misses the jab.
Koererlaerer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Gay G bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koererlaerer keeps working. #SUB#
Gay G wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koererlaerer, who protects the arm well.
Koererlaerer is trying to control Gay G's posture but Gay G avoids it.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet.
Gay G is looking to take a break and control but Koererlaerer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gay G scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Gay G tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Gay G tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gay G has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koererlaerer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gay G.#SUB#
Gay G escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gay G looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer stands and throws Gay G's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gay G tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koererlaerer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koererlaerer grinds an elbow into Gay G's temple. #T3#
Gay G tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gay G prevents Koererlaerer from improving position.
Gay G wants to control but Koererlaerer postures up.
Gay G tries to improve position but can't.
Koererlaerer working away.
Koererlaerer throws a strike aimed at the side of Gay G's head but Gay G avoids it well.
Koererlaerer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gay G is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gay G is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gay G has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gay G tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gay G manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koererlaerer pushes Gay G off looking to stand but Gay G dives back in and keeps control.
Koererlaerer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gay G.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer pushes Gay G off looking to stand but Gay G dives back in and keeps control.
Gay G not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gay G is controlling the pace.
Gay G is looking to advance position but Koererlaerer won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Koererlaerer fails to land the takedown.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Koererlaerer is just out of range.
Gay G moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKoererlaerer.
Gay G thuds his right hand into Koererlaerer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koererlaerer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gay G lands with a good body shot.
Gay G dips to his left and cracks Koererlaerer with an uppercut!
Koererlaerer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
Koererlaerer with the counter takedown but Gay G avoids it easily.#TD2#
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is working for a kimura but Gay G is defending it quite comfortably.
Gay G is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Koererlaerer working over Gay G with some ground and pound. Gay G looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koererlaerer 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.
Gay G is holding on to half guard well.
Gay G on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gay G is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gay G manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gay G is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koererlaerer can do to turn this around?
Gay G is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Gay G in close.
Koererlaerer wants to stand but Gay G is controlling the position.
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Gay G wants to control from the top but Koererlaerer keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is controlling Gay G's posture.
Gay G scoring with some ground and pound.
Gay G looking to sit in guard and control but Koererlaerer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gay G seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gay G is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Gay G looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koererlaerer won't allow Gay G to sweep him here.
Karsten Koererlaerer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gay G is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Koererlaerer working a defensive guard here.
Gay G throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koererlaerer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koererlaerer pulls Gay G in close to his closed guard and prevents Gay G from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gay G slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gay G postures up.
Koererlaerer wants to stand but Gay G is controlling the position.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Koererlaerer keeps moving.
Gay G postures up and lands a big shot to Koererlaerer's brow. #T4#
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Gay G is proving a slippery customer.
Gay G might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koererlaerer wants to stand but Gay G is controlling the position.
Koererlaerer keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Gay G in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gay G is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gay G thuds his right hand into Koererlaerer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay G moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koererlaerer walks into a jab.#TD2#
Koererlaerer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gay G's guard.
Gay G 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koererlaerer.
Gay G throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koererlaerer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Koererlaerer is just out of range.
Koererlaerer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gay G. Gay G obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Koererlaerer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G throws a good cross that connects.
Koererlaerer walks into a straight right hand from Gay G.
Koererlaerer dives in and grabs Gay G's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gay G pushes down on Koererlaerer's head and hops out.#CL#
Gay G moves into the clinch.
Gay G with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Koererlaerer is rocked!
Gay G lands with a light punch inside.
Koererlaerer is still on wobbly legs! Can Gay G finish him?
Gay G taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gay G.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koererlaerer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gay G scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Gay G.
Gay G is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gay G.
A nice left hand lands by Gay G.
Gay G jerks Koererlaerer's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Koererlaerer drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Gay G goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Gay G because Koererlaerer was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). J Gay G!
J Gay G thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 267 - Williams Vs Tokugawa
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Plugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plugger throws a push kick but Koererlaerer slaps the foot to one side.
Koererlaerer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koererlaerer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plugger tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Koererlaerer.#TD2#
Koererlaerer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Plugger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Plugger is trying to keep Koererlaerer in close.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in close to his closed guard and prevents Koererlaerer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koererlaerer is in close to Plugger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koererlaerer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plugger is trying to control the position but Koererlaerer postures up. #T1#
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes from guard but Plugger blocks nicely.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Koererlaerer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Plugger's guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Plugger holds on and takes a little breather.
Koererlaerer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Plugger is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Plugger is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plugger tries to bench press Koererlaerer off him but Koererlaerer keeps the position.
Check out the look on Koererlaerer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Plugger is trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plugger some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Plugger tries to bench press Koererlaerer off him but Koererlaerer keeps the position.
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plugger keeps working.
Koererlaerer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Plugger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koererlaerer winds up and cracks Plugger with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koererlaerer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Plugger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koererlaerer is working away from the top position though.
Plugger tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
Plugger has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Plugger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a kimura but Plugger is defending well.
Plugger wants to improve his position but Koererlaerer is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Koererlaerer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koererlaerer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plugger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Plugger trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plugger controlling the position.
Plugger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Koererlaerer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom. #T1#
Koererlaerer cracks Plugger with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Plugger working for a triangle but Koererlaerer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Koererlaerer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Plugger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer slips nicely into half guard.
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Plugger's head.
Plugger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Plugger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plugger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes from guard but Plugger blocks nicely.
Koererlaerer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Plugger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Plugger trying to control the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer postures up in Plugger's guard and throws a big left but Plugger blocks it.
Plugger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Plugger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koererlaerer tests Plugger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koererlaerer avoids the body shot from Plugger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koererlaerer! But no joy.#TD#
Plugger feints and as Koererlaerer raises his hands in defense, Plugger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plugger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koererlaerer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plugger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Koererlaerer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Plugger!
Karsten Koererlaerer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Plugger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koererlaerer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Plugger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koererlaerer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Plugger wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.
Koererlaerer is looking to stand up but Plugger isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Plugger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plugger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plugger looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Koererlaerer wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown into Plugger's guard.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of digs.
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
Plugger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Koererlaerer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Plugger has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
Plugger being controlled here, momentarily.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Koererlaerer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Plugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koererlaerer defends well.
Plugger looking to control.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Plugger's head.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Koererlaerer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Plugger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karsten Koererlaerer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plugger trying to control the action but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet.
Plugger thows a huge punch but Koererlaerer dodges it nicely.
Pull Plugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koererlaerer wants to control but Plugger is keeping busy.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Plugger wants to control but Koererlaerer is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Plugger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koererlaerer 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
After the big win, Karsten Koererlaerer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 255- Williams Vs Tiramanti
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Plugger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plugger misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Koererlaerer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plugger was covering up waiting for the punch and Koererlaerer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koererlaerer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koererlaerer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer being controlled here momentarily.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger is adopting a defensive guard.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koererlaerer being controlled here momentarily.
Koererlaerer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plugger has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
Koererlaerer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Plugger looking to control.
Plugger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koererlaerer.
Plugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koererlaerer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Plugger's head.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Plugger is pulling down on Koererlaerer's head. It's preventing any offense from Koererlaerer, at least for the moment.
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer is in close to Plugger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Plugger managing to control the position.
Koererlaerer stands and throws Plugger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Plugger tries to buck Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Plugger is looking for a sweep.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Koererlaerer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Plugger tries to buck Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Plugger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is really struggling to control Plugger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plugger wants to get back to full guard.
Plugger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
Plugger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Plugger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koererlaerer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plugger is keeping the position for now.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer stands up over Plugger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger looking to control.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Plugger has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koererlaerer is looking to defend but Plugger has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koererlaerer! Plugger pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koererlaerer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pull Plugger! |
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Event:
OFK 250 - Okafor Vs Williams
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Damato closes the distance and clinches.
Koererlaerer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Damato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Damato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Damato pulls guard.
Koererlaerer throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koererlaerer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koererlaerer is stalling in the full guard.
Koererlaerer throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer won't allow Damato to get back to his feet. #T1#
Koererlaerer wants to pass the guard but Damato is keeping the position.
Koererlaerer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Damato being controlled here, momentarily.
Damato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koererlaerer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damato wants to clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koererlaerer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damato.
Koererlaerer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damato.
Koererlaerer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koererlaerer wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Damato forces Koererlaerer back against the cage and clinches.
Damato stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
A short uppercut from Damato.
Koererlaerer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damato looking to stall.
Damato lands a nice uppercut.
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Damato is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damato stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Damato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Damato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Koererlaerer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Damato was covering up waiting for the punch and Koererlaerer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Damato kicks Koererlaerer off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Koererlaerer misses with the combination.
Damato tries to clinch but Koererlaerer moves out of range.
Koererlaerer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Damato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koererlaerer.
Nice jab there from Damato.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer sets himself, and Damato steps forward looking for the clinch! Koererlaerer avoids it this time.
Damato loads up on a big right hand but Koererlaerer slips the punch.
Koererlaerer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Damato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Koererlaerer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koererlaerer cracks Damato with a big right hand but Damato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Koererlaerer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Damato sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koererlaerer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Koererlaerer taking a breather here.
Damato is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Koererlaerer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koererlaerer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Koererlaerer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Damato tries to escape but Koererlaerer is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Damato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Damato misses with an uppercut.
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Damato defends it nicely.
Damato changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koererlaerer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Damato pinned against the cage. Damato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Damato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Damato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damato fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Koererlaerer feints and as Damato raises his hands in defense, Koererlaerer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Damato is looking to stand back up but Koererlaerer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Damato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Koererlaerer thows a huge punch but Damato dodges it nicely.
Koererlaerer stops Damato from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Damato is trying to stand up here but Koererlaerer is controlling him well.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Damato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damato wants to get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Damato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koererlaerer winds up and cracks Damato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Damato is staying active underneath Koererlaerer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
Koererlaerer misses with a head shot. Damato uses the momentum to regain guard.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer distracts Damato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Damato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koererlaerer controls the pace.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koererlaerer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koererlaerer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koererlaerer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koererlaerer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Damato has his feet on Koererlaerer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Damato throws a right hand that Koererlaerer ducks under and follows up with a left that Koererlaerer also avoids with ease.#TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in and gets a takedown into Damato's guard.
Koererlaerer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koererlaerer wants to pass the guard but Damato is keeping the position.#T4#
Damato has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
Koererlaerer wants to pass the guard but Damato is keeping the position.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Koererlaerer throws an elbow that misses. Damato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koererlaerer's guard. Nice move by Damato!#REVB#
Damato tries to stand but Koererlaerer is controlling from the bottom.
Damato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer looking for a sweep. Not yet Koererlaerer, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Damato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koererlaerer scores with a hook to the body. Damato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Koererlaerer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Damato's half guard.
Damato is trying to escape back to his feet but Koererlaerer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer moves into full mount!
Koererlaerer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Damato can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koererlaerer working Damato over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damato is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Koererlaerer landing strikes from the mount.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot there that rocks Damato but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T1##SUB#
Koererlaerer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koererlaerer landing strikes from the mount and Damato is in trouble!
Koererlaerer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Damato's face.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot to the head.
Koererlaerer landing shots from mount.
Koererlaerer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Damato looks a forlorn figure.
Koererlaerer with a couple of short strikes.
Damato is trying to stand.#T2#
Koererlaerer controlling his opponent.
Koererlaerer punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer lands a couple of good shots and Damato has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koererlaerer biding his time, controlling Damato.
Koererlaerer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Koererlaerer struggling to keep hold of the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Damato as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Koererlaerer!
Damato trying to get back to his feet but Koererlaerer is in full control for now. #T3#
Good control from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Damato. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Koererlaerer missing with strikes.
Koererlaerer is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Damato. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Koererlaerer loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Damato hold on?
Damato is keeping busy.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes. #T4#
Koererlaerer misses with a punch to the head.
Koererlaerer lands with a hammerfist to the side of Damato's head.
Koererlaerer punches the canvas rather than the man.
Damato is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koererlaerer.
#SUB#
Koererlaerer looking for the choke but no joy. #ES2#
Damato manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koererlaerer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koererlaerer 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 247 - Kutlev Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Probert misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Koererlaerer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Probert to the mat! Probert manages to get full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koererlaerer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Probert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer is looking to work some ground and pound but Probert has wrist control.
Koererlaerer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer prevents Probert from getting back to his feet.
Probert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Probert manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Probert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Probert continues to stall.#SU#
Probert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koererlaerer, up you get!
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Probert defends it nicely.
Probert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koererlaerer throws a combination. Probert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Probert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koererlaerer connects with a body shot that sends Probert's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Probert's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert tries to kick Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is working for a submission of some sort.
Probert pushes Koererlaerer off looking to stand but Koererlaerer dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Koererlaerer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koererlaerer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Probert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Probert is trying is best to control the position here.
Koererlaerer is looking to stall here but Probert recovers full guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to work some ground and pound but Probert has wrist control.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Probert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Probert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koererlaerer has Probert in his guard.#REVR#
Probert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SU#
Probert stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Koererlaerer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probert.
Koererlaerer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Probert throwing a counter right hand but Koererlaerer manages to avoid it.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probert but Probert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Probert closes the distance and clinches.
Probert leaning against his opponent.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown.
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 Bob Probert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Probert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Koererlaerer shoots and misses
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koererlaerer manages to avoid it.
Koererlaerer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Probert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probert takes a swing at Koererlaerer's ribcage but misses.
Koererlaerer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Probert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Koererlaerer is rocked!
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
Probert flashes Koererlaerer a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Koererlaerer's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Koererlaerer crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Probert punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert 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:
OFK 238 -
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Gay G lands a nice shot to the body.
Koererlaerer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koererlaerer misses with a wild combination.
Gay G fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gay G misses with a looping left.
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Koererlaerer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koererlaerer darts in looking for a takedown but Gay G gets double underhooks and turns Koererlaerer into the cage.
Gay G connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koererlaerer's face.
Gay G comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gay G tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koererlaerer tries to score a body lock takedown but Gay G shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay G stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
A knee to the head by Gay G.
Gay G with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gay G pushes off an throws an elbow but Koererlaerer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gay G creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koererlaerer's defenses.
Gay G's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gay G's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Gay G.
Gay G with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Koererlaerer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gay G gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koererlaerer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gay G pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koererlaerer misses with an uppercut. Gay G saw that one coming.
Gay G is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gay G fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koererlaerer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gay G scores with a hook to the body. Koererlaerer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Koererlaerer with that takedown attempt.
Gay G swings for the body but Koererlaerer moves out of range.
Koererlaerer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Gay G sprawls well.
Gay G is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koererlaerer rather than just go for the knockout.
Gay G scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gay G throws a body punch but Koererlaerer moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gay G.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koererlaerer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Gay G looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gay G is looking to slow Koererlaerer down with leg kicks.
Koererlaerer shoots for a takedown but Gay G saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Koererlaerer tries to keep at a distance but Gay G has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gay G lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koererlaerer is trying to drag Gay G to the mat but Gay G just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gay G comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#Koererlaerer is rocked!
Gay G stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Gay G.
Oh Koererlaerer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gay G landing knees to the head.
Gay G has Koererlaerer pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Koererlaerer is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Gay G - that's hurt Koererlaerer badly! Oh, another knee lands and Koererlaerer is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). J Gay G!
Our winner, J Gay G, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
OFK 230 - Mad Onion Vs Chika
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Plugger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koererlaerer pushes Plugger off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Koererlaerer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koererlaerer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Plugger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koererlaerer is looking to work some ground and pound but Plugger has wrist control.#SUB2#
Plugger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.
Plugger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Koererlaerer is in close to Plugger's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Koererlaerer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer preventing the sweep.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Plugger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Plugger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Plugger has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koererlaerer won't allow Plugger to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Plugger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.
Koererlaerer tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard.
Koererlaerer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plugger is trying to control the position but Koererlaerer postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koererlaerer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koererlaerer pushing down on Plugger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Plugger has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Plugger's temple.
Koererlaerer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Plugger is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plugger avoid being mounted?
Plugger is trying to control but Koererlaerer passes into side control!
Plugger is trying to control Koererlaerer's posture but Koererlaerer avoids it. #T3#
Koererlaerer gets to mount! Plugger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Plugger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Plugger is squirming around, avoiding Koererlaerer's attempts to control the action.
Plugger wants to hold on but Koererlaerer pushes him away.
Koererlaerer raining down shots from the mount!
Plugger wants to hold on but Koererlaerer pushes him away.#SUB#
Koererlaerer is working for a guillotine from mount but Plugger frees his head quite easily.
Koererlaerer prevents Plugger from getting the reversal.#T4#
Koererlaerer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koererlaerer raining down shots from the mount!
Plugger regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
Plugger wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koererlaerer working Plugger over with strikes.
Plugger trying to hold on to Koererlaerer's head to control him but Koererlaerer postures up.
Plugger tries to get to full guard but Koererlaerer has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koererlaerer. #SUB#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plugger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koererlaerer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Plugger is looking for a sweep.
Plugger is trying to control Koererlaerer's posture but Koererlaerer avoids it.
Plugger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger wants to control but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer looks up at the clock and then as Plugger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koererlaerer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Plugger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koererlaerer is pressing down on Plugger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plugger is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Plugger actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Plugger is staying active underneath Koererlaerer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plugger is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plugger avoid being mounted?
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Plugger's head.
Plugger wants to control but Koererlaerer is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Plugger looking for submissions off his back.
Plugger tries to get to full guard but Koererlaerer has control of the leg.
Koererlaerer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Plugger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Plugger gets back to full guard.
Koererlaerer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plugger can do to turn this around?
Koererlaerer distracts Plugger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
Plugger looking for a sweep. Not yet Plugger, not yet.
Koererlaerer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koererlaerer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Plugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koererlaerer defends well.
Plugger keeping full guard, as Koererlaerer tries to pass. #T3#
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Plugger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plugger is trying to control the position but Koererlaerer postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Plugger holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Plugger working for a triangle but Koererlaerer defends it easily.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Plugger has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.
Plugger 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.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Plugger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koererlaerer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Plugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Plugger gets caught flat footed, as Koererlaerer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer throws an elbow that misses. Plugger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koererlaerer's guard. Nice move by Plugger!#REVB#
Plugger trying to control but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom.
Plugger postures up.
Plugger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koererlaerer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Plugger is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plugger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now.
Plugger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koererlaerer's guard. #T1#
Plugger wants to take a breather but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Koererlaerer tries to roll over but Plugger keeps him under control.
Plugger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koererlaerer is not content to let Plugger control the position.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plugger trying to control but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom.
Plugger won't allow Koererlaerer to sweep him here.
Plugger stands and throws Koererlaerer's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep.
Plugger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plugger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koererlaerer is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Plugger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koererlaerer is trying to buck Plugger off.
Plugger cracks Koererlaerer with a big right hand but Koererlaerer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Plugger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plugger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koererlaerer tries to escape but Plugger is in control. #T3#
Koererlaerer manages to get back to half guard.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but Koererlaerer defending well.
Koererlaerer is pressing down on Plugger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plugger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plugger wants to control from the top but Koererlaerer keeps moving.
Plugger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Koererlaerer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger preventing the sweep.
Koererlaerer is working hard here to advance position.
Karsten Koererlaerer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koererlaerer controlling Plugger's posture.
Plugger looking to sit in guard and control but Koererlaerer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Plugger controls Koererlaerer momentarily but Koererlaerer frees himself.
Pull Plugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koererlaerer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Plugger working for a triangle but Koererlaerer defends it easily.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Plugger's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pull Plugger.
Well Koererlaerer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 22 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes looking to score a takedown here. Koererlaerer is defending well but Hughes drives through and ends up in Koererlaerer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (0) vs (2) Hughes
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer is looking to sweep but instead, Hughes has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koererlaerer is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koererlaerer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Koererlaerer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Koererlaerer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control the action but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Koererlaerer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koererlaerer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koererlaerer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer controlling the position.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Koererlaerer is working hard here to advance position.
Koererlaerer keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #T2#
Koererlaerer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koererlaerer is really struggling to control Hughes but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koererlaerer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Koererlaerer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (2) vs (2) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving. #T3#
Koererlaerer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hughes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koererlaerer is looking to defend but Hughes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koererlaerer! Hughes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koererlaerer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
OFK 214 - Jahouli Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koererlaerer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koererlaerer tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Stone.
Koererlaerer fails to land the takedown.
Koererlaerer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koererlaerer catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koererlaerer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Brett Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stone clinches.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Koererlaerer avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Stone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koererlaerer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Koererlaerer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stone. #T1#
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet.
Stone controlling the position well here. Koererlaerer rolled but Stone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Koererlaerer tries to roll but Stone sticks to his back.
Stone throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Stone throwing damaging strikes from the back! Koererlaerer could be in trouble here!
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Stone just sinks the hooks in.
Koererlaerer prevents Stone from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Koererlaerer turns into Stone and is now in his guard.
Koererlaerer won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard.
Stone is trying to keep Koererlaerer in close.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Koererlaerer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koererlaerer shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Koererlaerer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koererlaerer's half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Stone lands strikes from half guard.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Koererlaerer is working away.
Koererlaerer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koererlaerer is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
#ES2#
Koererlaerer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Stone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koererlaerer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Stone off. It looks like it's working - Stone slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Koererlaerer displaying calm under pressure there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koererlaerer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koererlaerer. #TD#
Stone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koererlaerer's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karsten Koererlaerer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stone throws the left hand but Koererlaerer avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Koererlaerer in a clinch.
#TD#
Stone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Koererlaerer is trying to keep an underhook but Stone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Koererlaerer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koererlaerer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koererlaerer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stone lands a nice short elbow.
Stone working Koererlaerer over with strikes. #T1#
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stone working Koererlaerer over with strikes.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is trying is best to control the position here.
Stone 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. #ROC#Koererlaerer is rocked!#SUB#
Stone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koererlaerer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stone.
Koererlaerer is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
Koererlaerer tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stone working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stone winds up and cracks Koererlaerer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koererlaerer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koererlaerer is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone is nestled in close to Koererlaerer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koererlaerer defends it well.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
#T2#
Koererlaerer tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.#SUB#
Stone is trying for a kimura here. Koererlaerer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Stone!
Brett Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 207 - Line Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Koererlaerer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koererlaerer moves out of range of the body kick.
Koererlaerer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pardi.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pardi but Pardi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pardi cracks Koererlaerer with a good jab.
Koererlaerer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koererlaerer misses with a head kick.
Pardi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pardi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koererlaerer moves out of range as Pardi strikes.
Pardi misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Koererlaerer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pardi seems keen to control Koererlaerer's posture.
Koererlaerer with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koererlaerer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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!
Koererlaerer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pardi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pardi controlling Koererlaerer's posture.
Koererlaerer postures up in Pardi's guard and throws a big left but Pardi blocks it.
Pardi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Pardi keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pardi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Koererlaerer is rocked!
Pardi lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristof Pardi! |
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Event:
OFK 201-Pellegrini Vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Koererlaerer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mahrez has an active guard here but Koererlaerer has managed to pass into half guard.
Koererlaerer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Mahrez with the active half guard here but Koererlaerer passes nicely into side control.
Mahrez is looking to reverse the position.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Mahrez is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer landing a few strikes.
Mahrez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mahrez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mahrez tries to buck Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer is having none of it.#T1#
Mahrez's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Mahrez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahrez seems a little lost for a moment, as Koererlaerer dominates the positioning.
Koererlaerer lands a nice forearm strike.
Mahrez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mahrez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahrez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mahrez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koererlaerer connects with a decent elbow.
Mahrez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koererlaerer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mahrez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahrez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Koererlaerer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Mahrez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koererlaerer cracks Mahrez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koererlaerer breaks from Mahrez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mahrez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koererlaerer looking to finish Mahrez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mahrez!
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koererlaerer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Mahrez is rocked!
Koererlaerer unloading with bombs!
Oh Mahrez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koererlaerer cracks Mahrez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mahrez is trying to escape the mount.
Koererlaerer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mahrez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Koererlaerer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Koererlaerer stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 197 - Dokov Vs Plutov
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Gay G fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koererlaerer on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Gay G.
Koererlaerer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gay G defends it well.
Gay G scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koererlaerer fails with the takedown.
Koererlaerer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gay G counters with a straight right hand.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
Gay G misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Koererlaerer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gay G is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
Gay G is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koererlaerer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koererlaerer's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gay G has managed to slip his arm under Koererlaerer's chin. This could be all over... yep, Koererlaerer is tapping out! Submission win for Gay G.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). J Gay G!
A very excited looking J Gay G made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 194 - Temirov Vs Loco
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.#CL#
Stone moves into the clinch.#TD#
Stone has Koererlaerer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Koererlaerer tumbling to the mat - Stone dives into Koererlaerer's guard.
Koererlaerer managing to control the position.
Koererlaerer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Koererlaerer is retaining full guard.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer is controlling Stone's posture.
Stone cracks Koererlaerer with a solid left hand.
Stone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sprawl & Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stone postures up in Koererlaerer's guard and throws a big left but Koererlaerer blocks it.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koererlaerer is looking to sweep but instead, Stone has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Koererlaerer keeping hold of Stone's head, controlling as best he can.
Stone is taking a breather. Koererlaerer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Koererlaerer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stone wants to take a breather but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Stone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone throwing shots but Koererlaerer is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is trying to control. Koererlaerer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koererlaerer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Koererlaerer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koererlaerer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koererlaerer is trying to control but Stone passes into side control!
Koererlaerer is pushing Stone's head away, looking to escape. Stone manages to hold on to the position though.
Koererlaerer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Stone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koererlaerer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Koererlaerer is looking to reverse the position.
Koererlaerer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Koererlaerer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Koererlaerer's head. #SUB#
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stone throwing shots but Koererlaerer is blocking nicely.
Stone is thwarting Koererlaerer's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koererlaerer taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Koererlaerer is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koererlaerer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koererlaerer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koererlaerer shoots and misses
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koererlaerer looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Koererlaerer manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Koererlaerer gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone pushes Koererlaerer off and gets back to his feet.
Koererlaerer takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Koererlaerer is just out of range.
No joy there for Koererlaerer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koererlaerer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!#TD2#
Koererlaerer gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Stone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koererlaerer to the mat! Koererlaerer manages to get full guard.
Koererlaerer kicks Stone off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Stone blocks a head kick by Koererlaerer.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Stone rushes Koererlaerer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brett Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.#CL#
Stone drives through and clinches with Koererlaerer against the cage.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koererlaerer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koererlaerer's elbow.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Koererlaerer looking for a takedown.
Koererlaerer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Stone has picked Koererlaerer up - he's going for a ride! Stone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone slows the pace down in half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control here.
#T2#
Koererlaerer is looking to escape.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Koererlaerer is working away.
Brett Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Koererlaerer defends it.
Koererlaerer is looking to escape.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stone is thwarting Koererlaerer's attempts to control the position.
Koererlaerer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB#
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stone throwing shots but Koererlaerer is blocking nicely.
Koererlaerer trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koererlaerer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stone lands a nice short elbow.
Stone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koererlaerer can do to turn this around?
Koererlaerer tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Koererlaerer defends it.
Stone wants to take a breather but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stone manages to move to mount!
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone lands with some strikes.
Stone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koererlaerer's face.
#ROC#Koererlaerer is rocked!
Koererlaerer takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stone's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Stone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brett Stone waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
OFK 190 - Line Vs Bates
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Damato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Damato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koererlaerer is able to avoid easily.
Damato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koererlaerer dodges the punch combination from Damato.
Damato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Damato throws a series of punches but Koererlaerer avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damato throws a right and a left that Koererlaerer avoids nicely. #CL#
Koererlaerer gets tackled into the cage by Damato. Damato maintains the clinch.
Koererlaerer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Damato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Damato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown but no success here.
Rocco Damato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.#TD#
Damato ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Damato no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Damato seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koererlaerer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koererlaerer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
Damato wants to sweep here but Koererlaerer controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Koererlaerer is pushing down on Damato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Damato is fighting to maintain full guard but Koererlaerer has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koererlaerer stops Damato from getting back to his feet.
Damato keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Damato pushes Koererlaerer off looking to stand but Koererlaerer dives back in and keeps control.
Koererlaerer is nestled in close to Damato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer. #T2#
Koererlaerer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Koererlaerer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer is just content to waste time from the top position. Damato takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damato's head.
Damato trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Damato throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koererlaerer uses it to pass to side control.
Koererlaerer takes a little break here. Damato wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Damato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer blocks the strikes from Damato.
#T3#
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Damato is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koererlaerer off and has taken his back!
Damato doesn't have the hooks in and Koererlaerer manages to turn into his guard.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Damato's brow.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer passes Damato's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Damato actively working from the bottom here.
Koererlaerer is keen to just control but Damato is a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer slips a nice elbow through Damato's hands, connecting with Damato's forehead.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Damato is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.#T4#
Damato is trying to stand up here but Koererlaerer is controlling him well.
Damato is trying to maintain the position but Koererlaerer is very close to passing his half guard.
Damato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Koererlaerer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Damato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koererlaerer pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Damato's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karsten Koererlaerer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Koererlaerer tries to counter it with a takedown but Damato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Koererlaerer misses.
Damato throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Damato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koererlaerer to the mat! Koererlaerer manages to get full guard.
Damato advances position into side control!
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
Koererlaerer parries the strikes from Damato easily there. Damato is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Koererlaerer to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer can't do much from the bottom here.
Karsten Koererlaerer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koererlaerer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Damato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer keeps trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer gets back to half guard.
Koererlaerer is in trouble now - Damato has advanced to mount! #T1#
Koererlaerer is trying to escape the mount.
Damato tries to control but Koererlaerer wriggling away.
Koererlaerer can't escape the position.
Koererlaerer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SU#
Damato is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Koererlaerer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Damato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Damato 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.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damato is looking to sweep but instead, Koererlaerer has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Damato moves into full guard.
Koererlaerer is in close to Damato'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.#SUB#
Damato has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Damato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koererlaerer controls the pace.#SUB#
Damato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Damato has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Koererlaerer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koererlaerer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Damato looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koererlaerer scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Damato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koererlaerer is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koererlaerer cracks Damato with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Damato has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocco Damato will probably get the nod.
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#
Some wild striking there from Damato.
Damato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koererlaerer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koererlaerer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koererlaerer stuffs the takedown attempt from Damato. Damato gets slowly back to his feet.
Koererlaerer throws a head kick that misses.
Damato is looking to clinch but Koererlaerer is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Koererlaerer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damato is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damato's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koererlaerer landing strikes.
Damato is trying to get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damato keeps working.
Damato is trying to control Koererlaerer's posture but Koererlaerer avoids it.
Koererlaerer landing strikes.
Damato is looking for a sweep.
Koererlaerer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Damato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Damato wants to get back to full guard.
Damato gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Damato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Koererlaerer stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koererlaerer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Damato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koererlaerer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Damato is looking for a triangle but Koererlaerer pushes his legs off easily.
Koererlaerer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Damato looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
#T3#
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer works over Damato with some ground and pound from guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Damato has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Damato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koererlaerer pushes down on Damato's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koererlaerer controlling the pace. #T4#
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Damato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Damato has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer is nestled in close to Damato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Damato is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koererlaerer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Koererlaerer looking to control but Damato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koererlaerer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Karsten Koererlaerer thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 183 - Alela Vs Petrov
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Loco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koererlaerer's guard.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Loco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koererlaerer is looking to stand up but Loco isn't so interested in that idea.
Loco 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.
Koererlaerer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Loco gets caught flat footed, as Koererlaerer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer cracks Loco with a solid left hand.
Koererlaerer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koererlaerer scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Koererlaerer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koererlaerer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koererlaerer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet. #SUB#
Koererlaerer is sitting in close to Loco's body. Loco has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Koererlaerer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Koererlaerer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Loco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mono Loco!
During a confident post fight interview, Mono Loco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 177 - Jahouli Vs Cosby
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Damato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer misses with a series of wild punches.
Damato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Koererlaerer misses.
Koererlaerer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damato shoots in for a double leg but Koererlaerer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koererlaerer leaves Damato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damato lands a jab-cross combination.
Koererlaerer missing with a left hand there. Damato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damato has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koererlaerer is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Damato gets caught flat footed, as Koererlaerer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damato's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koererlaerer has managed to get both his arms back between Damato's legs - danger averted.
Damato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Damato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koererlaerer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Damato is looking for a triangle but Koererlaerer pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Damato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koererlaerer controls the pace.#SUB2#
Damato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koererlaerer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.
Koererlaerer scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Damato working for a triangle but Koererlaerer defends it easily.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Damato has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koererlaerer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Damato.
Koererlaerer working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Damato is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Koererlaerer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Damato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Damato looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Damato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koererlaerer defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Damato is trying to work for a kimura but Koererlaerer is defending well.
Koererlaerer gets back to full guard.
#ES#
Koererlaerer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Damato pulls guard.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Koererlaerer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Koererlaerer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Damato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Koererlaerer tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Damato wants to stand and escape but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Koererlaerer is stalling in the full guard.
Koererlaerer tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
Koererlaerer controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Damato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Damato is trying to defend but Koererlaerer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Damato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer is thwarting Damato's attempts to control the position.
Koererlaerer trying to control from half guard but Damato is working away.
Damato tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Damato has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB#
Koererlaerer is working for a kimura but Damato is defending it quite comfortably.
Koererlaerer is trying to control. Damato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damato is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Damato has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Koererlaerer. Oh but Damato has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Koererlaerer goes limp - he's gone! Damato jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rocco Damato!
An out of breath Rocco Damato 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:
OFK 170 - Jahouli Vs McFly
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Koererlaerer sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stone slips under a jab from Koererlaerer.
Stone tries to clinch up but Koererlaerer circles away and keeps his distance.
Brett Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koererlaerer's half guard.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Koererlaerer is working away.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koererlaerer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Stone stops Koererlaerer from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Stone is working Koererlaerer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Koererlaerer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koererlaerer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Stone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Koererlaerer wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Stone has Koererlaerer up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koererlaerer blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
Koererlaerer has Stone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Koererlaerer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koererlaerer wants to take the fight to the mat but Stone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown but no success here.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koererlaerer avoids it.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Koererlaerer avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Koererlaerer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koererlaerer has Stone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koererlaerer has Stone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koererlaerer wants to take the fight to the mat but Stone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koererlaerer avoids it.
Stone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koererlaerer tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koererlaerer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Koererlaerer.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koererlaerer pinned against the cage. Koererlaerer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koererlaerer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koererlaerer has his hands on Stone's head, controlling the position.
Stone postures up.
#T4##ES#
Koererlaerer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Koererlaerer shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koererlaerer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koererlaerer is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Koererlaerer circles away and we're back to standing.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koererlaerer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.
Koererlaerer circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Stone clinches up with Koererlaerer and pushes him back against the cage.
Koererlaerer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koererlaerer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koererlaerer blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Stone 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##TD2#
Stone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koererlaerer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koererlaerer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stone trying to control but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom.
Stone stops Koererlaerer from standing up.
Koererlaerer working a defensive guard here.
Stone trying to control but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom.
Brett Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone trying to control but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Koererlaerer fails to land the takedown.
Koererlaerer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Koererlaerer pushes him off.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koererlaerer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone tries to clinch up but Koererlaerer circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone tries for a takedown but Koererlaerer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koererlaerer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stone just manages to avoid it.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Koererlaerer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2#
Stone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koererlaerer tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Stone misses with some punches.
Stone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Koererlaerer wants to break free but Stone has control.
Stone lands an elbow inside that Koererlaerer shrugs off.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koererlaerer avoids it.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koererlaerer blocks a body shot from Stone.
Koererlaerer is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koererlaerer backwards.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
Koererlaerer looking for a takedown.
Koererlaerer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koererlaerer dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koererlaerer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown.
Stone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koererlaerer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stone.
Brett Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stone throws an elbow but misses.
Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koererlaerer is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koererlaerer is defending well for now.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone gets underhooks to prevent Koererlaerer's takedown attempt.
Stone lands a body punch.
Koererlaerer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koererlaerer is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koererlaerer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Koererlaerer's shoulder, as Koererlaerer tries to avoid the shot.
Koererlaerer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Stone shoots in and bounces Koererlaerer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koererlaerer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.
No luck for Koererlaerer with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone avoids the head kick by Koererlaerer.
#TD2#
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koererlaerer's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koererlaerer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
Stone working Koererlaerer over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##ES#
Koererlaerer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Koererlaerer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Stone clinches.
Koererlaerer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koererlaerer is defending well for now.
Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Koererlaerer avoids the damage to the body.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Koererlaerer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
Koererlaerer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stone after a bit of a struggle.
Koererlaerer blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koererlaerer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Koererlaerer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown.
Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Koererlaerer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stone scores with a knee to the head.
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Koererlaerer's ribcage. Koererlaerer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stone cracks Koererlaerer with a nice body shot.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Koererlaerer is rocked!
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Koererlaerer's head.
Oh Koererlaerer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koererlaerer backwards.
Stone presses Koererlaerer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koererlaerer's face.
Koererlaerer avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Koererlaerer blocks an uppercut.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Koererlaerer with a big uppercut! Koererlaerer tries to clinch up but Stone pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Koererlaerer to the mat! Koererlaerer covers up and Stone unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brett Stone!
Brett Stone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 162 - Holloway Vs Plutov
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Koererlaerer throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range. #TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in and bounces Loco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco 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.
Loco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Koererlaerer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loco passes into half guard.
Koererlaerer moves into full guard.
Koererlaerer wants to stand up but Loco is controlling him.
Loco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Loco in close.
Loco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco throwing strikes from guard but Koererlaerer blocks nicely.
Loco is stalling in the full guard.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet but Loco is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##ES#
Koererlaerer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Loco has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Koererlaerer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Loco can't fight it off and eventually Koererlaerer manages to take the fight to the floor. Loco looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koererlaerer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koererlaerer throws a big right hand that misses.
Loco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Loco's brow.
Koererlaerer works over Loco with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Loco keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Loco controlling the position.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Loco keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Loco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Our spies down at at Xeroxing Fifty Snails inform us that Loco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Koererlaerer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koererlaerer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Loco is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koererlaerer. #SUB#
Koererlaerer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loco is just riding it out for now. Koererlaerer eventually gives up the hold.
Loco is pressing down on Koererlaerer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Loco looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
#SUB2#
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koererlaerer is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of elbows.
Koererlaerer distracts Loco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Loco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koererlaerer throws an elbow that misses. Loco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koererlaerer's guard. Nice move by Loco!#REVB##ES#
Koererlaerer has his feet on Loco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koererlaerer pinned against the cage. Koererlaerer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koererlaerer throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Loco counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koererlaerer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koererlaerer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koererlaerer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Loco is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Koererlaerer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Koererlaerer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loco controlling the position from side mount.
Loco advances nicely into full mount.
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Koererlaerer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#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.#SUB2#
Loco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Loco controlling the position easily from mount.
Koererlaerer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer is working hard here to advance position.
Koererlaerer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position but Loco isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Koererlaerer bucks Loco off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mono Loco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Koererlaerer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Loco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koererlaerer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koererlaerer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Loco 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.
Loco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer wants to stand but Loco is controlling the position. #T1#
Koererlaerer wants to control the position but Loco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but Loco has passed to side control!
Koererlaerer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Loco is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Koererlaerer has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Loco has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Koererlaerer taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Loco doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mono Loco!
During a confident post fight interview, Mono Loco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 155 - Power Vs Timmon
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Koererlaerer misses with a left hand
and Labosky counters with a nice body shot.
Labosky avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Labosky misses.
Labosky slaps away a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Koererlaerer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koererlaerer is trying to drag Labosky to the mat but Labosky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Labosky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koererlaerer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Labosky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Labosky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koererlaerer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Labosky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koererlaerer throws a head kick but Labosky moves out of range.
Labosky unleashes a big counter combination but Koererlaerer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koererlaerer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labosky replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Koererlaerer blocks it well.#T1##TD#
Labosky gets caught napping as Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown. Labosky manages to retain guard.
Koererlaerer preventing the sweep.
Labosky seems keen to control Koererlaerer's posture.
Koererlaerer slips nicely into half guard.
Labosky is refusing to be controlled, as Koererlaerer sits in half guard.
Labosky is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koererlaerer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Labosky's temple.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Labosky is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Labosky manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koererlaerer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Labosky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer is in close to Labosky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Labosky's brow.
Koererlaerer 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.#T3#
Labosky keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Labosky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koererlaerer is one step ahead there.
Koererlaerer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koererlaerer stops Labosky from standing up.
Koererlaerer is stalling in the full guard.
Koererlaerer works over Labosky with some ground and pound from guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Labosky keeps moving.
Labosky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Labosky's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Labosky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koererlaerer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Labosky's head.
Labosky pulls Koererlaerer in close to his closed guard and prevents Koererlaerer from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Koererlaerer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koererlaerer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labosky can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Koererlaerer. Labosky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Labosky as Koererlaerer shoots in.
Labosky stuffs the takedown attempt from Koererlaerer. Koererlaerer gets slowly back to his feet.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labosky as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labosky throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Koererlaerer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Labosky wants to get back to his feet.
Labosky is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labosky avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky punching from the bottom.
Labosky trying to hold on to Koererlaerer's head to control him but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Labosky keeps working. #T1#
Koererlaerer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Labosky is trying to maintain the position but Koererlaerer is very close to passing his half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Labosky is looking to escape.
Labosky taking some punishment here, with Koererlaerer in his half guard.
Labosky is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labosky avoid being mounted?
Labosky tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
Koererlaerer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Koererlaerer slips a nice elbow through Labosky's hands, connecting with Labosky's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Labosky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Labosky is squirming around, avoiding Koererlaerer's attempts to control the action.
Koererlaerer is landing with some decent strikes but Labosky is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Koererlaerer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koererlaerer lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Labosky working to try and regain half guard.
Labosky tries to hold on but Koererlaerer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer wants to control the pace but Labosky is squirming around nicely.
Koererlaerer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Labosky's face.
The referee warns Labosky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes but Labosky is staying in there. #ROC#Labosky is rocked!
Koererlaerer cracks Labosky with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 149 - Gomez Vs Line
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Koererlaerer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stone tries to clinch up but Koererlaerer circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Koererlaerer is out of range.
Koererlaerer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Koererlaerer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Stone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Koererlaerer is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Koererlaerer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koererlaerer is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koererlaerer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koererlaerer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stone keeps trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Stone pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone pulls Koererlaerer 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.#TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone gets the takedown into side control.
Koererlaerer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stone wants to clinch.
Brett Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koererlaerer fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Koererlaerer. Koererlaerer gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koererlaerer has Stone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koererlaerer goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Koererlaerer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stone!
What's Stone going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Stone sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Stone is trying to stand.
Koererlaerer working Stone over with strikes.
Koererlaerer 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.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Koererlaerer seems to be looking for submissions.
Koererlaerer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stone to regain full guard.
Koererlaerer 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone looking to control.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stone 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Koererlaerer ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone scores with the left hand. Koererlaerer knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koererlaerer showed some decent athleticism there.
Stone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koererlaerer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koererlaerer.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Koererlaerer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koererlaerer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone gets through Koererlaerer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone works on Koererlaerer's body with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stone after a bit of a struggle.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Koererlaerer can't get the takedown.
Koererlaerer blocks an uppercut.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koererlaerer.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koererlaerer avoids the elbow strike from Stone, against the cage.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone misses with some punches.
Stone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koererlaerer or not.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koererlaerer is defending well for now.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koererlaerer.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Koererlaerer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stone tries to clinch up but Koererlaerer circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Koererlaerer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koererlaerer.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Stone clinches up with Koererlaerer and pushes him back against the cage.
Koererlaerer avoids a wild elbow strike from Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koererlaerer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koererlaerer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Stone tries to work over Koererlaerer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koererlaerers head.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Koererlaerer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone lands with a right to the head.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Koererlaerer's ribcage.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koererlaerer avoids it.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Stone clinches.
Koererlaerer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koererlaerer avoids it.
Koererlaerer avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koererlaerer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Koererlaerer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koererlaerer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koererlaerer is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koererlaerer is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stone working aggressively here.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Stone pushes Koererlaerer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koererlaerer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koererlaerer swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
It looked like Koererlaerer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Koererlaerer circles away.
#CL2#
Stone drives through and clinches with Koererlaerer against the cage.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Koererlaerer blocks with his arms.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Koererlaerer avoids the damage to the body.
Koererlaerer blocking some punches.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koererlaerer avoids it.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koererlaerer is defending well for now.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Stone tries a body shot but Koererlaerer blocks it.
Koererlaerer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koererlaerer.
Stone tries a body shot but Koererlaerer blocks it.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koererlaerer backwards.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koererlaerer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koererlaerer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stone.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone working aggressively here.
Koererlaerer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Koererlaerer avoids the damage to the body.
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koererlaerer's defenses.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koererlaerer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Stone.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Koererlaerer circles away.
Koererlaerer stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Koererlaerer darts in looking for a takedown but Stone gets double underhooks and turns Koererlaerer into the cage.
Stone stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Brett Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Koererlaerer managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown.
Stone tries to work over Koererlaerer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Koererlaerer controls his hands.
Koererlaerer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koererlaerer is defending well for now.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Stone lands a nice uppercut.
Koererlaerer takes an elbow to the temple.
Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Stone.
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stone lands an uppercut.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koererlaerer.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Koererlaerer backwards.
Koererlaerer managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Koererlaerer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koererlaerer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Stone misses with some punches.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Koererlaerer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Koererlaerer blocks it.
Koererlaerer takes a shot to the head.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Koererlaerer controls his hands.
#T4#
Koererlaerer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Stone throws an elbow but misses.
Koererlaerer blocks the elbow strike.
Stone is working Koererlaerer over against the cage.
Stone scores with a knee to the head.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koererlaerer.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Koererlaerer controls his hands.
Koererlaerer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Koererlaerer gets caught napping as Stone dives in and scores a takedown. Koererlaerer manages to retain guard.
Koererlaerer has his feet on Stone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Stone shoots in and bounces Koererlaerer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Stone!
Brett Stone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 140 -
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Koererlaerer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damato.
A cross from Koererlaerer lands.
Damato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing reports that Koererlaerer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Koererlaerer drives through with a takedown into Damato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koererlaerer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Damato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koererlaerer.
Damato pulls Koererlaerer in close to his closed guard and prevents Koererlaerer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koererlaerer prevents Damato from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of elbows.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Koererlaerer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Damato manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Damato postures up.
#ES#
Koererlaerer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Damato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damato ducks under a wild hook from Koererlaerer.
Damato tries to clinch up but Koererlaerer circles away and keeps his distance.
Damato feints a jab promting Koererlaerer to slip. Damato then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koererlaerer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koererlaerer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koererlaerer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Damato's guard. #T2#
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!
Damato tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
Koererlaerer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koererlaerer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damato pushes Koererlaerer off looking to stand but Koererlaerer dives back in and keeps control.
Koererlaerer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koererlaerer is nestled in close to Damato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koererlaerer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koererlaerer prevents Damato from improving his position.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Damato is working from the bottom. #T3#
Damato keeping control of the position.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Damato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Damato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koererlaerer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Damato's head.
Koererlaerer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer working over Damato with some ground and pound. Damato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
Koererlaerer working over Damato with some ground and pound. Damato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Damato regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer throws a strike but Damato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Koererlaerer pushes Damato off and scrambles back to his feet.
Damato throws a right hand that Koererlaerer ducks under and follows up with a left that Koererlaerer also avoids with ease.
Damato misses with a two punch combination.
Koererlaerer tries to counter with a takedown but Damato is quick to defend against it.
Damato shoots for a double leg takedown but Koererlaerer sprawls well. He's pushed Damato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damato.
Damato misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Damato has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt - Damato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Damato has managed to clinch.
Koererlaerer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Damato.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown but Damato manages to get underhooks.
Koererlaerer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown but Damato manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Damato breaks from the clinch.
Koererlaerer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Damato swivels and escapes.#TD#
Koererlaerer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer stops Damato from standing up. #T1#
Damato seems keen to control Koererlaerer's posture.
Koererlaerer is working Damato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koererlaerer postures up in Damato's guard and throws a big left but Damato blocks it.
Koererlaerer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Damato looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Damato working a defensive guard but Koererlaerer passes into half guard.
Koererlaerer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Damato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Damato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer stalling away here and it's allowed Damato to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damato is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer stops Damato from standing up.
Damato is adopting a defensive guard.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Koererlaerer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.
Koererlaerer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koererlaerer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Damato is pulling down on Koererlaerer's head. It's preventing any offense from Koererlaerer, at least for the moment.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Damato wants to stand up but Koererlaerer is controlling him.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damato's head.
Koererlaerer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Damato trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Damato slaps away a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koererlaerer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damato avoids it really well and circles away.
Koererlaerer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damato.
Damato tries to bum rush Koererlaerer with a series of wild strikes but Koererlaerer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Damato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard.
Koererlaerer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koererlaerer is controlling him.
Koererlaerer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Damato keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Damato is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Damato's brow.
Koererlaerer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damato wants to stand up but Koererlaerer is controlling him.
Damato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Damato 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.
Koererlaerer throws a big elbow that misses.
Koererlaerer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koererlaerer stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Koererlaerer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Damato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Koererlaerer lands a nice forearm strike.
Damato tries to bench press Koererlaerer off him but Koererlaerer keeps the position.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koererlaerer is putting a hurting on Damato here, landing some big shots from side control.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.
Damato on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Damato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer cracks Damato with a big elbow.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position but Damato is working away.
Karsten Koererlaerer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Koererlaerer is putting a hurting on Damato here, landing some big shots from side control.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer cracks Damato with a big elbow.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Damato is working from the bottom.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Koererlaerer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damato is trying to control Koererlaerer's posture but Koererlaerer avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koererlaerer, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 131 - Graves Vs plutov
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Stone has Koererlaerer up against the cage in a clinch.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koererlaerer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Stone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koererlaerer throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Koererlaerer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koererlaerer!#SUB2#
Stone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koererlaerer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.#T1#
Koererlaerer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stone has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koererlaerer, who protects the arm well.
Koererlaerer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Stone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stone prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Stone swings around for an armbar but Koererlaerer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stone's guard.#T2#
Stone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES2#
Stone manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Stone works on Koererlaerer's body with a couple of short punches.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Stone gets caught napping as Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown. Stone manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone wants to stand but Koererlaerer is controlling the position.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koererlaerer has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone is trying to control the position but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
Stone is trying to keep Koererlaerer in close.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koererlaerer misses with a straight left.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Koererlaerer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koererlaerer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Stone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stone darts in looking for a takedown but Koererlaerer gets double underhooks and turns Stone into the cage.
Koererlaerer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koererlaerer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stone feints and as Koererlaerer raises his hands in defense, Stone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Koererlaerer.#ES#
Koererlaerer kicks Stone off and gets to his feet.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koererlaerer as he jumps to the side.
Karsten Koererlaerer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Stone.#CL2#
Koererlaerer tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koererlaerer goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Koererlaerer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Koererlaerer. Koererlaerer gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Stone misses. #CL2#
Stone instigates a clinch.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Koererlaerer can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koererlaerer's brow.
Koererlaerer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koererlaerer.
Stone throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brett Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!#TD#
Koererlaerer looking to score a takedown here. Stone is defending well but Koererlaerer drives through and ends up in Stone's guard.
Stone wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Koererlaerer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Koererlaerer on that attempt.
Koererlaerer closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Koererlaerer pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stone wants to stand back up but Koererlaerer manages to pass into side control.
Stone wants to control but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stone down.
#T3#
Koererlaerer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stone!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koererlaerer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stone tries to buck Koererlaerer off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer dominating with strikes here.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
Koererlaerer is really struggling to control Stone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Koererlaerer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koererlaerer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koererlaerer breaks from Stone's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Koererlaerer's attempts to control the action.
Stone is working to get back to half guard.
Stone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koererlaerer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koererlaerer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Stone is rocked!
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Koererlaerer finish him?
Koererlaerer lands a couple of good shots and Stone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karsten Koererlaerer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Stone clinches.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Koererlaerer.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koererlaerer is defending well for now.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koererlaerer's elbow.
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Koererlaerer avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Koererlaerer goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koererlaerer sprawls well. Koererlaerer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Koererlaerer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stone to the ground. Koererlaerer is now in Stone's guard.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Stone manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Koererlaerer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koererlaerer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koererlaerer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koererlaerer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a triangle but Koererlaerer pushes his legs off easily.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of digs.
Koererlaerer cracks Stone with a solid left hand.#T3#
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koererlaerer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koererlaerer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koererlaerer advances to half guard.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Koererlaerer in his half guard.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Koererlaerer in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Koererlaerer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Stone has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stone missing with punches from the bottom.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura here.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koererlaerer 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Brett Stone was interviewed post fight and said 'Firstly I would like to thank my sponsors $&supporters for their unwavering support and to also apologize for my performance today, I promise to do better next time '. |
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Event:
OFK 123 - Power Vs Volkov
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Labosky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koererlaerer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Labosky is looking to control Koererlaerer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labosky avoid being mounted?
Koererlaerer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koererlaerer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Labosky tries to kick Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Labosky taking some punishment here, with Koererlaerer in his half guard.
Labosky trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koererlaerer throwing shots but Labosky is blocking nicely.
Koererlaerer is stalling here. Labosky is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koererlaerer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Labosky has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koererlaerer seems a little lost for a moment, as Labosky dominates the positioning.#T1#
Labosky working away.
Koererlaerer tries to bench press Labosky off him but Labosky keeps the position.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet but Labosky drags him back down.
Koererlaerer is being controlled here.
Koererlaerer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain half guard here but Labosky keeps moving and retains side control.
Labosky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koererlaerer keeps working.
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koererlaerer is trying to control Labosky's posture but Labosky avoids it.
Koererlaerer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Labosky asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Labosky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Koererlaerer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Koererlaerer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Labosky trying to control the action but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koererlaerer throws a sloppy head kick and Labosky moves out of range easily.
Labosky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Labosky.
#T3#
Koererlaerer shoots in and drives through. Labosky sprawls well.
Labosky misses with a double jab.
Labosky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Labosky wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Koererlaerer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Labosky to the mat! Labosky manages to get full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koererlaerer has gone for a leg lock! Labosky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koererlaerer's guard.#REVB#
Labosky won't allow Koererlaerer to sweep him here.
Koererlaerer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Labosky is controlling him.
Koererlaerer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Labosky is one step ahead there. #T4##ES#
Koererlaerer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Labosky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labosky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koererlaerer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Labosky pinned against the cage. Labosky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Labosky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Koererlaerer clinches up with Labosky and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean Labosky will probably get the nod.
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#
Labosky blocks a jab.
Labosky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koererlaerer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koererlaerer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Labosky connects with a crisp jab.
Labosky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koererlaerer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Koererlaerer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Labosky is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koererlaerer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Koererlaerer 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.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Labosky is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Labosky keeping control of the position.
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Labosky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Labosky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Labosky has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Labosky's head. #T2#
Labosky is looking to escape.
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer is keen to just control but Labosky is a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer prevents Labosky from standing back up.
Koererlaerer working Labosky over with strikes. #ROC#Labosky is rocked!
Koererlaerer slips a nice elbow through Labosky's hands, connecting with Labosky's forehead.
Labosky is still in real trouble! Can Koererlaerer finish him?
Koererlaerer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Labosky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!#SUB#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura here.
Koererlaerer 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.
Labosky is trying to stand back up but Koererlaerer is controlling him
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Koererlaerer lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Labosky! More strikes land and this one is all over! Koererlaerer jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 116 - Power Vs Harper
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Damato throws a right and a left that Koererlaerer avoids nicely.
Koererlaerer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Koererlaerer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer cracks Damato with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Damato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koererlaerer defends it easily.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Damato manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Koererlaerer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Damato just leaning against Koererlaerer, taking a breather. #TD2#
Damato successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer distracts Damato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Damato wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koererlaerer wants to pass the guard but Damato is keeping the position.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Damato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Damato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koererlaerer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koererlaerer 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koererlaerer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of elbows.
Koererlaerer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Damato's brow.
Damato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koererlaerer is controlling him. #SUB2#
Damato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Damato looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Damato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Damato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koererlaerer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damato has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koererlaerer distracts Damato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koererlaerer is in close to Damato's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of digs.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Damato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Damato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koererlaerer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damato striking off his back but it's not causing Koererlaerer any problems.
Damato wants to sweep here but Koererlaerer controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of elbows.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that 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.#R2#
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown but Damato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koererlaerer circles away quickly and effectively.
Damato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Damato.
Damato goes for a double leg but Koererlaerer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koererlaerer continues to drive forward.
Koererlaerer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damato avoids it really well and circles away.
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a takedown. Damato tries to sprawl out of it but Koererlaerer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Damato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damato throws a series of punches but Koererlaerer avoids them all with ease.
Damato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koererlaerer on the side of the head.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt - Damato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Damato is looking to clinch but Koererlaerer is avoiding it.
Damato dives in and grabs Koererlaerer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koererlaerer pushes down on Damato's head and hops out.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Damato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Damato wants to clinch.
Damato misses with a series of wild punches.
Damato doesn't manage to clinch there - Koererlaerer circles away.
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damato lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Koererlaerer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koererlaerer slips a nice elbow through Damato's hands, connecting with Damato's forehead.#T2#
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Damato is refusing to be controlled, as Koererlaerer sits in half guard.
Damato has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damato trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Damato looking for a kimura from the bottom but Koererlaerer passes into side control!
Koererlaerer wants to control but Damato is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damato takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position but Damato is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Damato manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koererlaerer's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Damato is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koererlaerer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koererlaerer's back!
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet.
Koererlaerer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Damato is persistently looking for the submission but Koererlaerer is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Damato is persistently looking for the submission but Koererlaerer is defending it well.
#T4#
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Damato patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Koererlaerer turns into Damato and is now in his guard.
Damato wants to sweep here but Koererlaerer controlling him for the moment.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Damato has his foot on Koererlaerer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koererlaerer works his way back into a safe position though.
Damato is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Damato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Damato 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rocco Damato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Damato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koererlaerer throws a leg kick but Damato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Damato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koererlaerer is able to avoid easily.
Damato moves out of range as Koererlaerer strikes.
Koererlaerer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a double leg but Damato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocco Damato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damato scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Koererlaerer gets a takedown into half guard.
Koererlaerer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer stops Damato from getting back to his feet.
Damato is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Koererlaerer working Damato over with strikes.
Damato tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.#T1#
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Damato is refusing to be controlled, as Koererlaerer sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Damato's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Damato's temple.
Koererlaerer is trying to control. Damato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koererlaerer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koererlaerer lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koererlaerer wants to pass to mount but Damato is defending the position.
Koererlaerer is keen to just control but Damato is a slippery customer.
Damato has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Damato's head.
Koererlaerer 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. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Damato.
Damato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damato is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Damato is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koererlaerer is keen to just control but Damato is a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer is pressing down on Damato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damato is holding on for now.
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damato keeps working.
Koererlaerer working over Damato with some ground and pound. Damato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Damato is trying to stand back up but Koererlaerer is controlling him
Koererlaerer is trying to control the action in half guard but Damato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koererlaerer 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
Koererlaerer working over Damato with some ground and pound. Damato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koererlaerer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koererlaerer 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
OFK 108 - Nekele Vs Hall
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Warris fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Koererlaerer gets a double leg takedown into Warris's guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Warris keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Warris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koererlaerer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Warris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Koererlaerer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koererlaerer landing with the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Warris keeps moving.
Koererlaerer is in close to Warris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Warris keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warris pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
Koererlaerer distracts Warris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Warris's brow.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Warris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Koererlaerer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koererlaerer is working Warris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.
Koererlaerer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Koererlaerer working Warris over with strikes. #T3#
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
Warris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koererlaerer working over Warris with some ground and pound. Warris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Warris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koererlaerer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warris!
Koererlaerer avoids the attempt from Warris to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control the pace but Warris is squirming around nicely.
Koererlaerer with shots to the head and body - Warris looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#It looks like Halt Warris has been cut.
Koererlaerer lands a big elbow.
Koererlaerer wants to control the pace but Warris is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Koererlaerer working Warris over with strikes here.
Warris is working to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koererlaerer dominating with strikes here.
Warris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koererlaerer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koererlaerer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koererlaerer working Warris over with strikes here.
Koererlaerer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Koererlaerer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koererlaerer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Warris looks a forlorn figure.
Koererlaerer unloading with bombs!
Warris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Halt Warris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown into Warris's guard.
Warris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koererlaerer controls the pace.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Warris trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer is in close to Warris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer scoring with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warris's head.#T1#
Koererlaerer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koererlaerer is controlling him.
Warris keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Warris keeps moving.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Warris's brow.
Koererlaerer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Warris's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koererlaerer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Koererlaerer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer passes Warris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Warris has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Koererlaerer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Koererlaerer!
Koererlaerer scoring with punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer cracks Warris with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Koererlaerer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Koererlaerer lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koererlaerer scores with punches from side control.
Koererlaerer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warris can do to turn this around?
Warris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position but Warris is working away. #T3#
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Warris is breathing heavily.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Warris is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer controlling the position from side mount.
Warris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Koererlaerer landing a few strikes.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position but Warris is working away.
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound.#T4#
Koererlaerer looks up at the clock and then as Warris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koererlaerer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Warris is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer looks up at the clock and then as Warris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koererlaerer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Koererlaerer cracks Warris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Warris down.
Koererlaerer scores with punches from side control.
Koererlaerer controls the position from side control.
Warris is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Halt Warris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koererlaerer is working Warris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warris wants to sweep here but Koererlaerer controlling him for the moment.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard.
Koererlaerer pushing down on Warris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer content to control rather than advance.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koererlaerer winds up and cracks Warris with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Koererlaerer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Warris is trying to control but Koererlaerer manages to pass to mount!
Warris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot there that rocks Warris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Warris is looking to get to half guard.
Warris is squirming around, avoiding Koererlaerer's attempts to control the action.
Koererlaerer dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Warris is rocked!
Koererlaerer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warris is still in real trouble! Can Koererlaerer finish him?#T2##SUB#
Warris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koererlaerer.
Warris seems to have recovered his senses.
Koererlaerer raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Koererlaerer dominating with strikes here.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koererlaerer with shots to the head and body - Warris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Koererlaerer unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Warris wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Koererlaerer celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Koererlaerer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koererlaerer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanzo tries to avoid it but Koererlaerer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanzo to the ground. Hanzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koererlaerer tries to clinch up.
Hanzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Hanzo has Koererlaerer up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hanzo gets control of Koererlaerer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hanzo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Koererlaerer#T1#
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer pulls Hanzo in close to prevent any damage.
Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
#T2#
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koererlaerer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position but Hanzo postures up.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanzo postures up.
#T3#
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Koererlaerer.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Koererlaerer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hanzo 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.
Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from improving his position.
Koererlaerer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanzo is working away from the top position though.
Hanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer is holding on to half guard well.
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from improving his position.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy.
#T8#
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer is looking to control Hanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koererlaerer avoid being mounted?
Hanzo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koererlaerer! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Koererlaerer
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from getting the reversal.
Koererlaerer gets back to half guard.#T9#
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy.
Hanzo controlling the pace.
Koererlaerer manages to get to full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Hanzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
Hanzo stays in close to Koererlaerer's body and controls the position.
Koererlaerer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koererlaerer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Hanzo postures up.
Well, if Hanzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T12#
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer keeps trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer is still trying to improve position.
Koererlaerer is looking to control Hanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koererlaerer avoid being mounted?#T13#
Hanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer won't allow Hanzo to pass to mount.
Koererlaerer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
#T14#
Koererlaerer is trying to hold Hanzo in close to prevent damage but Hanzo has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is defending well.
Koererlaerer tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.
Hanzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Koererlaerer is trying to maintain the position but Hanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hanzo forces Koererlaerer back against the cage and clinches.
Hanzo stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
#TD2#
Hanzo decides to pull guard.
Hanzo keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Koererlaerer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanzo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koererlaerer has Hanzo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (0) vs (2) Hanzo
Hanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer looking to control but Hanzo passes into half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to full guard.
Hanzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control here.
Hanzo wants to free his trapped foot but Koererlaerer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Koererlaerer tries to get to full guard but Hanzo has control of the leg.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanzo 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.
Koererlaerer working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Koererlaerer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Hanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koererlaerer 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.#T4#
Hanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but no luck.
Koererlaerer is pulling down on Hanzo's head to control his posture.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Hanzo preventing the sweep.
Hanzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koererlaerer is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koererlaerer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (2) vs (2) Hanzo
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Hanzo keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Koererlaerer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanzo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanzo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanzo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koererlaerer (2) vs (6) Hanzo
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo postures up.#T6#
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep.
Koererlaerer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koererlaerer tries to get out of the position.
Hanzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Koererlaerer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanzo staying calm.
Koererlaerer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Koererlaerer is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Koererlaerer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koererlaerer tries to improve position but can't.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Koererlaerer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T9#
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo postures up.
Koererlaerer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Hanzo working away.
Koererlaerer regains half guard.
Koererlaerer is trying to maintain the position but Hanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Hanzo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koererlaerer trying to control here.
Hanzo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Koererlaerer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koererlaerer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hanzo is now in half guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer 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.#T13#
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Koererlaerer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koererlaerer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (4) vs (6) Hanzo#T14#
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now.
Hanzo keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Koererlaerer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 6 to 4.
Hatori Hanzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bruno Henrique! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henrique doesn't manage to clinch there - Koererlaerer circles away.
Henrique is looking to clinch.
Koererlaerer feints the counter takedown.
Koererlaerer tries to clinch up but Henrique circles away and keeps his distance.
Henrique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henrique fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Koererlaerer tries to counter it with a takedown but Henrique pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koererlaerer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henrique swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henrique tries to counter by clinching up but Koererlaerer breaks away and moves out of range.
Koererlaerer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koererlaerer circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Koererlaerer with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Henrique gets caught napping as Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown. Henrique manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henrique (0) vs (2) Koererlaerer
Henrique keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koererlaerer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koererlaerer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Koererlaerer pushes down on Henrique's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Henrique is keeping him busy.
Henrique is trying to control but Koererlaerer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Henrique (0) vs (5) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer fails to move to back control.
Koererlaerer moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Henrique (0) vs (8) Koererlaerer#T2##SUB2#
Koererlaerer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Henrique has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Henrique has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Henrique taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Koererlaerer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karsten Koererlaerer! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tyrell Williams!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Koererlaerer shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koererlaerer tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koererlaerer has a takedown stuffed.
Koererlaerer closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Koererlaerer pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Koererlaerer. Koererlaerer gets slowly back to his feet.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Koererlaerer tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Williams rushes Koererlaerer and presses him up against the cage.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koererlaerer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koererlaerer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Williams forces Koererlaerer back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Williams jumps into guard, dragging Koererlaerer to the mat.
#SUB#
Koererlaerer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (0) vs (2) Williams
Williams wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koererlaerer controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Koererlaerer controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but no luck.
Koererlaerer is working hard here to advance position.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but no luck.
Koererlaerer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koererlaerer tries to get out of the position.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koererlaerer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
Koererlaerer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams won't allow Koererlaerer to sweep him here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.#T6#
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
Koererlaerer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Koererlaerer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Koererlaerer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (2) vs (2) Williams#SUB#
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Koererlaerer trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well. #T7#
Williams is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Koererlaerer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams! Score +3 for passing guard: Koererlaerer (5) vs (2) Williams#SUB#
Koererlaerer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Williams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Williams! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (5) vs (4) Williams
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but no luck.
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (7) vs (4) Williams
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Koererlaerer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T9#
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Williams pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Koererlaerer wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T10#
Koererlaerer is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams wants to sweep here but Koererlaerer controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Koererlaerer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (7) vs (6) Williams#T11#
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer being controlled here, momentarily.
Koererlaerer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Koererlaerer is retaining full guard. #T12#
Koererlaerer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Williams is now in half guard.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Williams postures up.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Williams controlling the action here.
Koererlaerer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koererlaerer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koererlaerer working a defensive guard here.
Koererlaerer is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
#T14#
Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control here.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koererlaerer wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koererlaerer takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Koererlaerer fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Koererlaerer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nogueira 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nogueira pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koererlaerer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koererlaerer tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira trying to control the position here.
Koererlaerer wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.#T1#
Koererlaerer preventing the sweep.
Koererlaerer looking to sit in guard and control but Nogueira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (2) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Koererlaerer working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
#T2#
Koererlaerer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (4) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Nogueira pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nogueira is controlling Koererlaerer's posture.
Nogueira 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Koererlaerer tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nogueira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koererlaerer has Nogueira in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (4) Koererlaerer
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Koererlaerer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (4) vs (8) Koererlaerer
Nogueira tries to hold on but Koererlaerer pushes him away. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nogueira turns into him and now he's in Koererlaerer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (6) vs (8) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Nogueira in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Koererlaerer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nogueira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nogueira prevents Koererlaerer from improving his position.
Koererlaerer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koererlaerer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T6#
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koererlaerer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nogueira is now in half guard.
Koererlaerer is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Koererlaerer tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Nogueira seems content to control.
Koererlaerer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nogueira 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nogueira 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (6) vs (12) Koererlaerer
Nogueira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Koererlaerer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nogueira turns into him and now he's in Koererlaerer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (8) vs (12) Koererlaerer
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koererlaerer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koererlaerer looking for a sweep. Not yet Koererlaerer, not yet.
Koererlaerer working a defensive guard here.
Koererlaerer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koererlaerer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nogueira controls the pace.#T9#
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Nogueira stays in close to Koererlaerer's body and controls the position.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
#T10#
Koererlaerer working a defensive guard but Nogueira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (11) vs (12) Koererlaerer
Koererlaerer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer is letting Nogueira control him for a moment.
Koererlaerer tries to buck Nogueira off but Nogueira is having none of it.#T11#
Nogueira staying calm.
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to half guard.
Nogueira taking a breather here. #T12#
Nogueira working away.
Koererlaerer tries to buck Nogueira off but Nogueira is having none of it.
Koererlaerer is trying to escape the position but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Koererlaerer wants to control but Nogueira postures up.
Koererlaerer tries to buck Nogueira off but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira controls the position from side control.
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Koererlaerer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nogueira 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Koererlaerer defends it.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koererlaerer wins on points by 12 to 11. |
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Event:
OFK 78 - Lancaster Vs Copeland
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
Koererlaerer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Man working for submissions but it's allowed Koererlaerer to get to half guard.
Koererlaerer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Koererlaerer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koererlaerer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Man could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Koererlaerer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
Koererlaerer landing strikes from the mount.
Koererlaerer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koererlaerer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Koererlaerer.#ROC2#Man is rocked!
Koererlaerer landing strikes from the mount and Man is in trouble!
Oh Man is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Man bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Koererlaerer and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer! |
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Event:
OFK 74 - Pinochet Vs Naulakko
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koererlaerer showed some decent athleticism there.
Neer trying to hold on to Koererlaerer's head to control him but Koererlaerer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Neer's head.
Koererlaerer is just content to waste time from the top position. Neer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koererlaerer with a nice head shot there.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Neer wants to stand but Koererlaerer is controlling the position.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neer is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer is working Neer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Neer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koererlaerer controls the pace.
Koererlaerer stands up over Neer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Neer is rocked!
Koererlaerer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Neer covers up, he's hurt! Koererlaerer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Koererlaerer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Koererlaerer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer! |
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Event:
OFK 55 - Vanorden Vs Cuba
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Koererlaerer scores with a takedown into Kuvaldovicius's guard.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard.
Koererlaerer distracts Kuvaldovicius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kuvaldovicius has an active guard here but Koererlaerer has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuvaldovicius has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuvaldovicius is trying to maintain the position but Koererlaerer is very close to passing his half guard.
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuvaldovicius is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuvaldovicius is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Kuvaldovicius's temple. #T1#
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer 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.
Kuvaldovicius tries to get to full guard but Koererlaerer has control of the leg.
Kuvaldovicius trying to control here.
Koererlaerer lands strikes from half guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Kuvaldovicius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuvaldovicius wants to improve his position but Koererlaerer is controlling well.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Kuvaldovicius wants to control the action here but instead Koererlaerer manages to pass to full mount!
Koererlaerer unloading with bombs!
Kuvaldovicius is looking to get to half guard.
Koererlaerer looking to control but Kuvaldovicius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuvaldovicius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer breaks from Kuvaldovicius's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koererlaerer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuvaldovicius is looking to escape.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Koererlaerer lands a couple of good shots and Kuvaldovicius has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Kuvaldovicius's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuvaldovicius prevents Koererlaerer from getting a body triangle.
Kuvaldovicius is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Koererlaerer looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Koererlaerer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuvaldovicius is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kuvaldovicius takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
Koererlaerer lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on Kuvaldovicius's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Koererlaerer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC#Kuvaldovicius is rocked!
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!
Koererlaerer is looking to control Kuvaldovicius but Kuvaldovicius is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kuvaldovicius is still in real trouble! Can Koererlaerer finish him?
Koererlaerer is raining down hard shots and and Kuvaldovicius has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer! |
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Event:
OFK 45 - Cuba Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Koererlaerer throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Valentine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koererlaerer misses with a takedown
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valentine is trying to defend but Koererlaerer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koererlaerer wants to free his trapped foot but Valentine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Koererlaerer seems content to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koererlaerer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Koererlaerer wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position.
Valentine tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
Koererlaerer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valentine keeping control of the position.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koererlaerer is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Koererlaerer prevents Valentine from improving his position.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koererlaerer is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koererlaerer lands a nice short elbow.
Koererlaerer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valentine is controlling Koererlaerer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Koererlaerer lands strikes from half guard.
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer working Valentine over with strikes. #T3#
Koererlaerer slips a nice elbow through Valentine's hands, connecting with Valentine's forehead.
Koererlaerer working over Valentine with some ground and pound. Valentine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Valentine wants to control but Koererlaerer is keeping busy.
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Koererlaerer is controlling well.
Valentine taking some punishment here, with Koererlaerer in his half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control from half guard but Valentine is working away.
Koererlaerer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Valentine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koererlaerer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Koererlaerer 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.
Valentine trying to hold on to Koererlaerer's head to control him but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valentine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valentine trying to control here.
Koererlaerer wants to take a breather but Valentine is having none of it.
Koererlaerer working over Valentine with some ground and pound. Valentine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valentine is concentrating on defense, preventing Koererlaerer from advancing position.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Koererlaerer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valentine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valentine is pulling down on Koererlaerer's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Koererlaerer throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koererlaerer with a poor takedown
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.#TD#
Koererlaerer shoots in and bounces Valentine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine looking to control.
Karsten Koererlaerer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
Valentine controls Koererlaerer momentarily but Koererlaerer frees himself.
Koererlaerer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valentine pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine controlling Koererlaerer's posture. #T2#
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Koererlaerer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koererlaerer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koererlaerer postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow.
Koererlaerer working some strikes from top position.
Valentine controlling the position.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentine pulls Koererlaerer in close to his closed guard and prevents Koererlaerer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of elbows.
Valentine looking to control.
Koererlaerer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valentine holds on and takes a little breather.
Valentine is continuing to stall.
Koererlaerer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valentine has control of Koererlaerer's left arm, preventing Koererlaerer from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valentine has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
Koererlaerer stands up over Valentine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koererlaerer is in close to Valentine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valentine pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine looking to control.
Koererlaerer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koererlaerer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Koererlaerer has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Koererlaerer gets a takedown into half guard.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Koererlaerer has control of the leg.
Valentine is trying to maintain the position but Koererlaerer is very close to passing his half guard.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koererlaerer is working away from the top position though.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valentine trying to hold on to Koererlaerer's head to control him but Koererlaerer postures up.
#T1#
Valentine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
Koererlaerer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koererlaerer is trying to control the action in half guard but Valentine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer moves nicely into side control.
Koererlaerer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Valentine takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Koererlaerer working away.
Koererlaerer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Koererlaerer is staying active.
Valentine is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Koererlaerer cracks Valentine with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Koererlaerer working the body and head with strikes.
Valentine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Koererlaerer landing strikes.
Valentine is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koererlaerer in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valentine will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Koererlaerer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koererlaerer lands a few punches from side control.
Valentine struggling a bit here.#T3#
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer working the head with strikes.
Koererlaerer cracks Valentine with a big elbow.
Koererlaerer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Koererlaerer cracks Valentine with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Valentine is rocked!
Koererlaerer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Valentine is still in real trouble! Can Koererlaerer finish him?
Koererlaerer working the ground and pound from side control.
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Koererlaerer working away.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Koererlaerer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valentine can't do much from the bottom here.
Valentine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karsten Koererlaerer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Valentine looks to move to half guard but instead Koererlaerer has passed into mount! Damn!
Koererlaerer controlling his opponent.
Koererlaerer landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koererlaerer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koererlaerer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koererlaerer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koererlaerer tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valentine tries to hold on but Koererlaerer pushes him away.
Giggle Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koererlaerer controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koererlaerer, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer! |
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