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Event:
ENIGMA 61
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Dos Anjos defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutger scores with a jab. Dos Anjos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Dos Anjos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos stuns Rutger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Anjos backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Rutger finds it's target.
Rutger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Anjos under the eye.
Rutger throws a solid leg kick but Dos Anjos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutger.
Rutger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDos Anjos.
Dos Anjos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Rutger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Anjos at a distance.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rutger misses with a hook to the body
and Dos Anjos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into Rutger's ribs.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.
Rutger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutger tries to work over Dos Anjos's front leg with a kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Rutger is looking to score with low kicks.
Rufus Rutger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutger enables Dos Anjos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Anjos is really struggling to control Rutger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rutger managing to control the position.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dos Anjos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Anjos throws a strike but Rutger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dos Anjos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Anjos is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Anjos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Anjos wants to control the position but Rutger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos is trying to control but can't.
Rutger prevents Dos Anjos from improving his position.
Rutger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Dos Anjos trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Anjos is trying to control but Rutger passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anjos is trying to improve his position.
Rutger controlling from side mount.
Dos Anjos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Anjos tries to get to full guard but Rutger has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Rutger seems content to control.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutger stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutger misses with a combination
and Dos Anjos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dos Anjos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutger scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos Anjos connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but Rutger circles away easily
and Rutger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Dos Anjos tried to score with a low kick but Rutger checks it.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Anjos blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rutger wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Dos Anjos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutger connects with a jab.
Rutger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutger throws out the jab.
Rutger misses with a double jab.
Dos Anjos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Rutger lands the left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger works the jab nicely.
Dos Anjos scores with a hook to the body. Rutger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dos Anjos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Rutger throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
It looked like Dos Anjos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice takedown defense from Rutger. No joy for Dos Anjos on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger connects with a body shot that sends Dos Anjos's belly button to the back.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Rutger was well out of range.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dos Anjos is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
Dos Anjos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Anjos somewhat.#TD#
Dos Anjos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rutger was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Anjos finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutger is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rutger won't allow Dos Anjos to sweep him here.
Rutger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rutger stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos controlling the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Anjos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutger's guard. #REVR#
Octavio Dos Anjos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutger is controlling Dos Anjos's posture.
Dos Anjos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutger wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Anjos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutger keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully.
Dos Anjos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dos Anjos throwing strikes from guard but Rutger blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Rutger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Rutger defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but Rutger shows good takedown defense.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos darts in looking for a takedown but Rutger gets double underhooks and turns Dos Anjos into the cage.
Rutger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Rutger blocks it.
Rutger scores with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rutger.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Rutger lands a body shot.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Rutger.
Rutger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Anjos's elbow.
Dos Anjos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutger pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger misses the jab.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
Dos Anjos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dos Anjos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Anjos somewhat.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutger!
Rutger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch
and Rutger counters with a straight right hand.
Octavio Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutger.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Rutger dips to his left and cracks Dos Anjos with an uppercut!
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
and Rutger counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Rutger sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dos Anjos's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dos Anjos's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
Rufus Rutger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SICKNESS III
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.
Zrinski throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Anjos under the eye.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Zrinski missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Zrinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Zrinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Anjos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Dos Anjos moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Dos Anjos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Dos Anjos does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Dos Anjos.
#T1#
Zrinski cracks Dos Anjos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos swinging wildly here.
Zrinski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dos Anjos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is looking to work some ground and pound but Zrinski has wrist control.
Zrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zrinski, not yet.
Zrinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Anjos connects with a couple of short punches.
Zrinski keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully. #T2#
Zrinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dos Anjos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Anjos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Anjos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Dos Anjos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zrinski working a defensive guard here.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Zrinski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Zrinski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marko Zrinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Anjos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Zrinski's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Anjos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Anjos off the ropes and back into range.
Zrinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos Anjos blocks a jab.
Dos Anjos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zrinski lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Anjos slips a jab and a cross from Zrinski.
Dos Anjos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zrinski defends it well.
Zrinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Anjos doesn't seem bothered 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!
Dos Anjos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zrinski missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zrinski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Dos Anjos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zrinski's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
Zrinski pulls Dos Anjos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Anjos from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dos Anjos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zrinski looking to control but Dos Anjos passes into half guard.
Zrinski is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Dos Anjos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos Anjos thows a huge punch but Zrinski dodges it nicely.
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 Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
Zrinski throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Zrinski thows a body kick. Dos Anjos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zrinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Zrinski as Dos Anjos shoots in.
Zrinski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Dos Anjos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zrinski can pounce on him.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
#T1#
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anjos fails with the takedown.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Zrinski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zrinski connects with the punch.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Anjos.
Zrinski lands an overhand right.
Zrinski misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos darts in looking for a takedown but Zrinski gets double underhooks and turns Dos Anjos into the ropes.
Marko Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Dos Anjos.#T2#
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Anjos with the counter takedown but Zrinski avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zrinski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses.
Zrinski tests Dos Anjos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zrinski swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Zrinski with a nice calf kick.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dos Anjos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zrinski throws a push kick but Dos Anjos slaps the foot to one side.
Zrinski misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Dos Anjos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zrinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zrinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt - Zrinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zrinski takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Zrinski. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Good leg kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Zrinski thuds his right hand into Dos Anjos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Zrinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zrinski misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Dos Anjos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Anjos prevents Zrinski from improving his position.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Anjos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Zrinski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dos Anjos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zrinski's waist but Zrinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Anjos off to one side.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski throws a push kick but Dos Anjos slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zrinski.
Dos Anjos dives in for a single leg takedown but Zrinski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Zrinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Anjos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Dos Anjos takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Zrinski lands.
Dos Anjos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zrinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Anjos. That did some damage!
Zrinski punishes Dos Anjos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Anjos dives in and grabs Zrinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zrinski pushes down on Dos Anjos's head and hops out.
Marko Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos with the counter takedown but Zrinski avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Zrinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zrinski, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Dos Anjos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Anjos is still on wobbly legs! Can Zrinski finish him?
Zrinski scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zrinski lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dos Anjos falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zrinski dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Zrinski! |
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Event:
BKFC 20 - Widenose v Anacoreta
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Widenose moves into the clinch.
Dos Anjos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Anjos is looking to break free of the clinch but Widenose has double underhooks.
Dos Anjos wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Widenose is looking for a takedown.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Dos Anjos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dos Anjos stalling in the clinch but Widenose improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Widenose as Dos Anjos tries to tie him up.
Dos Anjos wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. 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.
Dos Anjos is trying to force a seperation but Widenose has the dominant position.
Dos Anjos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Widenose has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Widenose lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Widenose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Anjos defending well though. #T1#
Widenose is thwarting Dos Anjos's attempts to control the position.
Widenose working the head and body with strikes.
Widenose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Anjos trying to control from the bottom.
Widenose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Anjos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dos Anjos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Widenose is nestled in close to Dos Anjos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widenose wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping him busy.
Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well.
Dos Anjos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Widenose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Widenose's back!
Dos Anjos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Widenose tries to break free.
Widenose tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Widenose is looking to get to half guard.
Widenose tries to hold on but Dos Anjos postures up.
Widenose can't escape the position.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Anjos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dos Anjos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Anjos is landing with some decent strikes but Widenose is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dos Anjos avoids the attempt from Widenose to control.
Dos Anjos controlling the pace for now.
Widenose is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Widenose is looking to escape. #T3#
Widenose sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dos Anjos is controlling the pace.
Widenose regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Anjos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Anjos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Anjos is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Widenose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Anjos is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Anjos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving. #SUB#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.
Dos Anjos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Anjos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's time! Widenose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Widenose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Widenose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Anjos, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Dos Anjos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Widenose landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?#T1#
Widenose tries to advance to mount but Dos Anjos denies him.
Dos Anjos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Widenose connects with a decent elbow.
Dos Anjos can't do much from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.
Widenose scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Widenose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Anjos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Anjos can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Anjos keeps working.
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Widenose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widenose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widenose trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Anjos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Anjos 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.
Dos Anjos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Widenose. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Dos Anjos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Anjos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Widenose 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.
The ground and pound from Widenose seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Widenose working away.
Dos Anjos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Widenose is staying active.
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Widenose scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Widenose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Widenose tries for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Anjos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Widenose actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Anjos is working away from the top position though.
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.
Widenose trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that second round.
That's time! Widenose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Widenose blocks a jab.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Dos Anjos circles away.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Dos Anjos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Widenose.
Dos Anjos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widenose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Widenose wants to clinch
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Widenose slips a jab and a cross from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Anjos won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Widenose lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Widenose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Anjos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widenose.
Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Widenose.
Widenose is trying to control. Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Widenose working Dos Anjos over with strikes. #SUB#
Widenose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Dos Anjos's hands, connecting with Dos Anjos's forehead.
Widenose trying to control from half guard but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
Widenose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Widenose lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to sweep but Widenose has passed to side control!
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dos Anjos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widenose's best efforts.
Widenose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Widenose postures up.
Widenose moves nicely into side control.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
Dos Anjos is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Dos Anjos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Widenose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Widenose trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with a big elbow. #SUB#
Widenose tries for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending well.
Widenose working away.
Dos Anjos taking a bit of punishment here - Widenose scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Anjos taking a bit of punishment here - Widenose scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Widenose is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Anjos is defending well.
Dos Anjos is looking to regain half guard here but Widenose keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dos Anjos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Widenose dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Dos Anjos is keeping the position.
Widenose working some strikes from top position.
Widenose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Dos Anjos has momentary wrist control but Widenose slips an elbow through the middle.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dos Anjos trying to control the position.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Anjos controlling the position.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Dos Anjos keeps moving.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos has his hands on Widenose's head, controlling the position.
Widenose is in close to Dos Anjos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Anjos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widenose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Anjos working a defensive guard here.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose postures up in Dos Anjos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Widenose landing with the ground and pound.
Dos Anjos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Dos Anjos looking to control but Widenose passes into half guard.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
Dos Anjos taking some punishment here, with Widenose in his half guard.
Widenose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Anjos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Widenose is working for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Widenose seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos is refusing to be controlled, as Widenose sits in half guard.
Dos Anjos is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Anjos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Widenose. #SUB#
Widenose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose works over Dos Anjos with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose had his way with Octavio Dos Anjos in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##TD#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widenose was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Anjos is trying to improve his position.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dos Anjos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Dos Anjos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.#T1#
Dos Anjos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dos Anjos is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Widenose has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dos Anjos!#SUB#
Dos Anjos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Widenose.
Dos Anjos is working to get back to half guard.
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Widenose controlling from mount.
Octavio Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Anjos is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Dos Anjos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Widenose controlling from mount.
Dos Anjos is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Dos Anjos working to try and regain half guard.
Widenose controlling the pace for now.
Dos Anjos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Widenose trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dos Anjos for as long as he can get away with.
Widenose has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Widenose blocks the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Well, if Widenose 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.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widenose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Anjos keeps working.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Widenose, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Bofur Widenose 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:
BKFC 17 Emelianenko Bonaparte
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Anjos momentarily.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that Rai ducks under and follows up with a left that Rai also avoids with ease.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Anjos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rai clobbers Dos Anjos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Dos Anjos gets tackled into the cage by Rai. Rai maintains the clinch.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai lands with a short shot to the head.
Dos Anjos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rai tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rai lands a right hand.
Dos Anjos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Rai scores with a shot to the side of Dos Anjos's head. #BC#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai lands with a hook. Dos Anjos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rai cracks Dos Anjos with an open hand slap.
Rai misses with a hook.
Rai lands with a right hand.
Rai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Anjos ducks right into an uppercut from Rai.
Rai throws a series of punches but Dos Anjos avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target. #T2#
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Rai rushes Dos Anjos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rai. #BC#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Rai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rai duly obliges.
Rai misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Anjos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Dos Anjos ducks down to avoid it.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Rai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rai lands with a right hand. #CL#
Rai has managed to clinch.
#T3#
A short right from Rai.
Rai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Rai on the inside.
Dos Anjos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai. #BC#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Rai misses with a body punch
and Dos Anjos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild combination.
Rai slips a jab and a cross from Dos Anjos.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai misses the body punch
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rai thinking.
Dos Anjos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos throws a poor cross that misses
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Anjos is still on wobbly legs! Can Rai finish him?
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Rai counters with a crisp right that sends Dos Anjos to the canvas! Rai follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agansing Rai!
A very excited looking Agansing Rai 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:
BKFC - 170 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
VonMildenstein throws a series of strikes that have Dos Anjos backpedaling.
Dos Anjos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
VonMildenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Anjos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. VonMildenstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Dos Anjos swats away the attempt to clinch by VonMildenstein.
VonMildenstein defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
VonMildenstein tries to clinch there but Dos Anjos circles away.
#TD2#
Dos Anjos gets caught flat footed, as VonMildenstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VonMildenstein scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein 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.
Dos Anjos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dos Anjos is pulling down on VonMildenstein's head. It's preventing any offense from VonMildenstein, at least for the moment.
VonMildenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
VonMildenstein is fighting to break Dos Anjos's control of his arms but Dos Anjos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
VonMildenstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Anjos is keeping the position for now.
Dos Anjos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
VonMildenstein advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
VonMildenstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Anjos has managed to free his arm - good work.
VonMildenstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Anjos sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Anjos keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Anjos is just riding it out for now. VonMildenstein eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
VonMildenstein trying to control from half guard but Dos Anjos is working away.
Dos Anjos controlling the position well. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Anjos is just riding it out for now. VonMildenstein eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Anjos is positioning himself well to prevent VonMildenstein advancing to mount.
Dos Anjos trying to get back to full guard but VonMildenstein takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dos Anjos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB2#
VonMildenstein is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dos Anjos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dos Anjos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for VonMildenstein on the ground.
VonMildenstein throwing strikes here but Dos Anjos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dos Anjos wants to hold on but VonMildenstein pushes him away.
Dos Anjos looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Dos Anjos can't escape the position.
Dos Anjos throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
VonMildenstein wants to control the pace but Dos Anjos is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein is working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Anjos frees his head quite easily.
Dos Anjos wants to hold on but VonMildenstein pushes him away.#SUB2#
VonMildenstein is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dos Anjos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Dos Anjos tries to hold on but VonMildenstein pushes him away. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein working for a submission but Dos Anjos is keeping him at bay.
Dos Anjos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by VonMildenstein.
Dos Anjos wants to control but VonMildenstein is having none of it.
Dos Anjos is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to hold on but VonMildenstein pushes him away.
VonMildenstein tries to control but Dos Anjos wriggling away. #SUB2#
VonMildenstein looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang VonMildenstein 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#
VonMildenstein tries to clinch but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Dos Anjos digs a good body shot into VonMildenstein's ribs.
VonMildenstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Octavio Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Anjos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
VonMildenstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
VonMildenstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dos Anjos lands the left hand.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
VonMildenstein fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from VonMildenstein misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the head.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot that sends VonMildenstein's belly button to the back.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VonMildenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot that sends VonMildenstein's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VonMildenstein.
#T1#
VonMildenstein darts in looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos gets double underhooks and turns VonMildenstein into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - VonMildenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
VonMildenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Anjos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but VonMildenstein ducks down to avoid it.
VonMildenstein wants to counter the offense by Dos Anjos and move into the clinch position.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into VonMildenstein's ribs.
Dos Anjos thuds his right hand into VonMildenstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Wolfgang VonMildenstein has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Anjos, as that shot connected.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Anjos. No joy for VonMildenstein on that attempt.
Octavio Dos Anjos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfgang VonMildenstein.
VonMildenstein walks into a straight right hand from Dos Anjos.#ROC#VonMildenstein is rocked!
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but VonMildenstein moves out of range.
Dos Anjos cracks VonMildenstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
VonMildenstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?
Dos Anjos drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks VonMildenstein right on the button. VonMildenstein goes down! Dos Anjos follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dos Anjos gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Octavio Dos Anjos!
Octavio Dos Anjos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Wolfgang VonMildenstein had this to say: 'This sucks'. |
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Event:
BKFC - 170 Bracket
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Dos Anjos connects with a right hand. Shape shakes it off.#KD2#
Dos Anjos drops Shape with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shape looks back up at him and smiles so Dos Anjos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Shape is rocked!
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shape clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dos Anjos stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Octavio Dos Anjos!
Octavio Dos Anjos 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:
LOM MW Semi Finals
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Dos Anjos misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos stuns Dean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos misses with a double jab.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Dean moves out of range.
Dean punishes Dos Anjos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Anjos misses with the combination.
Octavio Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos is breathing heavily.#T1#
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dean lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Dean has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.
Dean lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Dos Anjos is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dean doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dos Anjos crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dos Anjos's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Dean! |
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Event:
LOM WW & MW Quarter Finals
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Dos Anjos.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease.
Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Cabrera.
Nice uppercut lands for Dos Anjos. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera tries to clinch up but Dos Anjos circles away and keeps his distance.
Cabrera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos scores with the left hand. Cabrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Dos Anjos is having none of it.
Dos Anjos misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cabrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Cabrera misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Dos Anjos should have avoided that one.
Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Dos Anjos.
Cabrera takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera with a hook.#ROC2#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Dos Anjos walks straight into a right hand from Cabrera - that's dropped him! Cabrera jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dos Anjos from any more punishment! Dos Anjos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hendrix Cabrera!
After the fight, Hendrix Cabrera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Kummola.
A combination from Kummola does no damage.
Dos Anjos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kummola looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.#TD#
Dos Anjos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kummola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kummola is looking for a sweep.
Kummola is trying to control Dos Anjos's posture but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Kummola is looking for a sweep.
Kummola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dos Anjos just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kummola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kummola is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Dos Anjos tries for a kimura but Kummola is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kummola is looking for a sweep.
Kummola trying to remain calm as Dos Anjos controls from the top position.
Kummola struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Dos Anjos stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Kummola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is trying to get an arm triangle but Kummola is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Anjos controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kummola wants to control but Dos Anjos postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kummola tries to bench press Dos Anjos off him but Dos Anjos keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kummola can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Anjos working away.
Kummola is looking for a sweep.
Kummola gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kummola wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping busy.
Kummola tries to roll over but Dos Anjos keeps him under control.#T3#
Kummola trying to control but Dos Anjos postures up.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos stalling.
Kummola is looking to control Dos Anjos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kummola avoid being mounted?
Kummola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kummola.
Dos Anjos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kummola trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Anjos is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kummola scores with a jab. Dos Anjos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kummola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Anjos's head backwards.#TD#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Anjos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kummola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kake Kummola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Dos Anjos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kummola wants to stand up but Dos Anjos is controlling him.
Kummola working a defensive guard here.
Dos Anjos won't allow Kummola to sweep him here.
Kummola wants to stand up but Dos Anjos is controlling him.
Kummola trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola wants to control but Dos Anjos passes easily into half guard.
Dos Anjos controlling the pace.
Kummola tries to roll over but Dos Anjos keeps him under control.
Octavio Dos Anjos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kummola is trying to maintain the position but Dos Anjos is very close to passing his half guard.
Kummola tries to roll over but Dos Anjos keeps him under control.
Dos Anjos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kummola wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kummola wants to get back to full guard.
Kummola is trying to control but can't.
Dos Anjos stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kummola trying to hold on to Dos Anjos's head to control him but Dos Anjos postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Anjos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kummola.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kummola.
Kummola throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.#TD#
Dos Anjos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dos Anjos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dos Anjos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kummola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Anjos. #T3#
Dos Anjos trying to control the pace.
Kummola gets full guard.
Kummola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kummola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kummola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dos Anjos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Dos Anjos drops back looking for a leg! Kummola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kummola manages to kick Dos Anjos off! Dos Anjos jumps back into Kummola's guard.
Dos Anjos controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kummola trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dos Anjos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kummola. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kummola.#TD#
Dos Anjos drives through with a takedown into Kummola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kummola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Anjos controls the pace.
Kummola is trying to keep Dos Anjos in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Dos Anjos 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##TD#
Dos Anjos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kummola is trying to control the position but Dos Anjos postures up.
Dos Anjos stays in close to Kummola's body and controls the position.
Kummola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kummola wants to stand up but Dos Anjos is controlling him.
Kummola is trying to keep Dos Anjos in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kummola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Dos Anjos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dos Anjos shoots in and bounces Kummola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dos Anjos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Anjos preventing the sweep.
Kummola is trying to control the position but Dos Anjos postures up.
Kummola is trying to hold Dos Anjos in close to prevent damage but Dos Anjos has managed to pass into half guard.
Kummola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kummola controls Dos Anjos momentarily but Dos Anjos frees himself. #T2#
Kummola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos content to stall in guard here.
Kummola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Anjos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kummola tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kummola is trying to keep Dos Anjos in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dos Anjos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kummola trying to control the position.
Dos Anjos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kummola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kummola wants to stand and escape but Dos Anjos is having none of it. #T4#
Kummola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Anjos controls the pace.
Kummola wants to sweep here but Dos Anjos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Anjos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kummola.
Kummola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kummola swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Dos Anjos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kummola working a defensive guard here.
Dos Anjos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Anjos postures up.
Dos Anjos stays in close to Kummola's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Dos Anjos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Anjos 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Dos Anjos! |
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