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Event:
OFK 58 - Pullum Vs Pinochet
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Medvedevs dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bombardini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medvedevs.
Medvedevs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Medvedevs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bombardini.
Sloppy strikes from Medvedevs. Those never looked like landing.
It appears Bombardini was looking to counter with a kick there.
Medvedevs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bombardini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bombardini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedevs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bombardini somewhat.
Medvedevs misses with a takedown attempt - Bombardini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franchesco Bombardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Medvedevs with that takedown attempt.
Medvedevs dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Bombardini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bombardini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedevs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bombardini somewhat.
Bombardini sets himself, and Medvedevs steps forward looking for the clinch! Bombardini avoids it this time.
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches up with Medvedevs, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes Medvedevs against the cage but Medvedevs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Medvedevs shoots in but Bombardini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bombardini fails to land the takedown.
Bombardini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvedevs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bombardini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bombardini turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bombardini shoots in for a double leg but Medvedevs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medvedevs wants to counter with a clinch but Bombardini pushes him away.#T2#
Medvedevs fails with the takedown.
Bombardini throws a head kick but Medvedevs moves out of range.
Medvedevs goes for a double leg but Bombardini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bombardini continues to drive forward.
Bombardini shoots in but no luck this time.
Bombardini is breathing heavily.
Medvedevs looks for a takedown but Bombardini sprawls well.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombardini as he avoids it easily.
Bombardini misses with a looping right.
Bombardini dives in for a single leg takedown but Medvedevs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Medvedevs wants the takedown. Bombardini is fighting it off but Medvedevs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bombardini's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medvedevs passes Bombardini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bombardini is looking to improve his position.
Medvedevs thows a huge punch but Bombardini dodges it nicely.
Bombardini wants to improve his position but Medvedevs is controlling well.
Medvedevs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Medvedevs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bombardini holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Medvedevs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Bombardini is working to get back to half guard.
Bombardini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Medvedevs gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bombardini dives in for a single leg takedown but Medvedevs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medvedevs jumps guard but Bombardini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medvedevs wants to take the fight to the mat but Bombardini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Medvedevs decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrejs Medvedevs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Medvedevs. No joy for Bombardini on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Medvedevs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Bombardini drives through and clinches with Medvedevs against the cage.
Bombardini gets underhooks to prevent Medvedevs's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Bombardini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Medvedevs shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls well. He's pushed Medvedevs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bombardini is looking to clinch but Medvedevs is avoiding it.
Medvedevs stuffs the takedown attempt from Bombardini. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franchesco Bombardini. 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.
Bombardini misses with a head kick.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombardini as he jumps to the side.
Franchesco Bombardini is winning the standup battle so far.
Medvedevs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Medvedevs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bombardini tries to avoid it but Medvedevs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bombardini to the ground. Bombardini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Medvedevs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bombardini feinted with a counter takedown.
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches up with Medvedevs, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes Medvedevs against the cage but Medvedevs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medvedevs dives in and grabs Bombardini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bombardini pushes down on Medvedevs's head and hops out.
Bombardini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Medvedevs if he has to take too many more of those.
Medvedevs tries to clinch but Bombardini is having none of it.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medvedevs sprawls well. Medvedevs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Medvedevs moves into the clinch.#T2#
Medvedevs prevents the takedown attempt.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown but Bombardini manages to get underhooks.
Medvedevs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bombardini to keep the fight standing.
Bombardini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Medvedevs prevents it.
Medvedevs tries to pull guard but Bombardini holds him up against the cage and eventually Medvedevs drops back down to his feet.
Medvedevs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Medvedevs is trying to pull guard but Bombardini has him pressed against the cage.
Bombardini goes for a takedown attempt but Medvedevs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt - Medvedevs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Medvedevs or perhaps it was just good defense by Bombardini, which made it look bad.
Bombardini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bombardini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bombardini as Medvedevs shoots in.
Medvedevs fails with a takedown attempt.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Bombardini as Medvedevs shoots in.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombardini as he jumps to the side.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bombardini darts in looking for a takedown but Medvedevs gets double underhooks and turns Bombardini into the cage.
Medvedevs is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Medvedevs decides to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Battle Science inform us that Medvedevs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bombardini 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#
Medvedevs is looking for a triangle but Bombardini pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bombardini won't allow Medvedevs to sweep him here.
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 Franchesco Bombardini 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Medvedevs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombardini's waist but Bombardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medvedevs off to one side.
Franchesco Bombardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bombardini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Medvedevs jumps guard but Bombardini stands there with Medvedevs around his waist. Medvedevs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Medvedevs fails to pull guard.
Franchesco Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrejs Medvedevs.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown but Bombardini manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Medvedevs breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bombardini clinches up against the cage.
Bombardini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Medvedevs is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Medvedevs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Bombardini pulls guard successfully.
Bombardini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Medvedevs looking to pass the guard.
Medvedevs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Medvedevs advances position into side control!
Medvedevs scores with punches from side control. #SU2#
Medvedevs stands up.
Bombardini tries to clinch but Medvedevs moves out of range.
Bombardini fails with a takedown attempt.
Medvedevs unleashes a big counter combination but Bombardini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Medvedevs gets a clinch.
Medvedevs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bombardini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bombardini.
Bombardini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bombardini wants it to stay on the feet.
Bombardini tries for a takedown but Medvedevs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medvedevs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Medvedevs with the inside leg kick. #T3##TD2#
Medvedevs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bombardini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bombardini sneaks out the side door and pushes Medvedevs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Medvedevs doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombardini circles away.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bombardini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medvedevs is looking for the big counter here.
Medvedevs stuffs the takedown.
Bombardini shoots in and drives through. Medvedevs sprawls well.#TD2#
Medvedevs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medvedevs looks up at the clock and then as Bombardini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Medvedevs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Medvedevs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombardini keeps working. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Bombardini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medvedevs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Medvedevs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Medvedevs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bombardini!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrejs Medvedevs.
I think Medvedevs 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrejs Medvedevs! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1032 Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Bombardini tries to clinch but Balentines is having none of it.
It looked like Balentines was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balentines scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bombardini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balentines back to the cage. Bombardini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bombardini lands with a good body shot.
Bombardini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balentines's waist but Balentines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bombardini off to one side.
Balentines is looking for a counter combo.
Bombardini shoots in looking for a takedown. Balentines tries to sprawl out of it but Bombardini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balentines manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balentines stuffs the takedown attempt from Bombardini. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Balentines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franchesco Bombardini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balentines is fending him off so far but Bombardini persists. Nope, Balentines circles away and we're back to standing.
Balentines swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balentines as he jumps to the side.
Balentines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bombardini. #T1#
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown but Balentines shows good takedown defense.
Balentines drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bombardini sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Balentines pushes Bombardini up against the cage in a clinch.
Balentines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bombardini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Balentines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bombardini tries to work over Balentines's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bombardini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balentines smiles and moves away.
Bombardini dives in and grabs Balentines's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balentines pushes down on Bombardini's head and hops out.
Balentines half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bombardini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Bombardini gets tackled into the cage by Balentines. Balentines maintains the clinch.
Bombardini jumps guard but Balentines stands there with Bombardini around his waist. Bombardini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bombardini looks winded!#T2##TD#
Balentines manages to pull guard.
Bombardini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balentines looking for a sweep. Not yet Balentines, not yet.
Balentines tries to strike from the bottom.
Balentines bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bombardini's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balentines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bombardini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balentines has managed to get both his arms back between Bombardini's legs - danger averted.
Balentines is pushing down on Bombardini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bombardini is fighting to maintain full guard but Balentines has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Balentines is working for a submission of some sort.
Balentines content to control rather than advance.
Bombardini trying to control from the bottom.
Balentines passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balentines looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bombardini is looking to get to half guard.
Balentines controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Bombardini, under a barage of strikes from Balentines.
Balentines wants to free his trapped foot but Bombardini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Balentines dominated that round.
That's time! Balentines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Balentines dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bombardini. That did some damage!
Bombardini blocks a head kick by Balentines.
Bombardini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balentines sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bombardini somewhat.
Balentines shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bombardini sprawls well. Bombardini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balentines gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Balentines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balentines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bombardini can do to turn this around?
Bombardini jumps guard but Balentines turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Balentines is trying to pull guard but Bombardini has him pressed against the cage.
Bombardini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bombardini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bombardini tries to pull guard but Balentines won't allow it.
Jack Balentines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franchesco Bombardini.
Bombardini is pressed up against the cage. Balentines has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bombardini down to the mat. Bombardini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balentines with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bombardini counters with a one-two to the body.
Balentines throws a leg kick
and Bombardini counters with a one-two to the body.
Balentines misses with a hook. Bombardini ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombardini! But no joy.#CL2#
Bombardini instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bombardini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balentines goes for a double leg but Bombardini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bombardini continues to drive forward.
Bombardini scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Bombardini pulls Balentines into guard.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balentines engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balentines is fighting to break Bombardini's control of his arms but Bombardini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bombardini looking to control but Balentines passes into half guard.
Bombardini is controlling Balentines's trapped leg to prevent Balentines from advancing to side control.
Bombardini wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bombardini keeps trying to improve his position.
Bombardini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bombardini 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.
Bombardini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bombardini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bombardini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balentines is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balentines showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Balentines forces Bombardini back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bombardini pulls guard effortlessly.
Bombardini looking to control but Balentines passes into half guard.
Balentines is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini tries to get to full guard but Balentines has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franchesco Bombardini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bombardini throws a sloppy head kick and Balentines moves out of range easily.
Balentines fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franchesco Bombardini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombardini throws a combination. Balentines tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Balentines tries to close the distance and clinch but Bombardini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balentines misses with an uppercut.
Balentines uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombardini.
Balentines moves in looking to clinch but Bombardini pushes him off.
Balentines thumps Bombardini with a low kick.
Balentines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bombardini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Balentines is predictable there #CL2#
and Bombardini moves into the clinch.
Balentines tries to score a body lock takedown but Bombardini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Balentines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombardini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Balentines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
Bombardini takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Balentines has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bombardini uses from the top position.
Balentines keeping full guard, as Bombardini tries to pass.
Bombardini trying to control but Balentines is working from the bottom.
Balentines managing to control the position.
Bombardini postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Balentines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balentines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bombardini trying to control but Balentines is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bombardini misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bombardini.
Bombardini fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bombardini is stalling here.
Balentines is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bombardini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bombardini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balentines's efforts to push away.
Bombardini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balentines missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Balentines breaks the clinch.
Balentines tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bombardini swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches.
Balentines swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Balentines manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Balentines is working an open guard so Bombardini takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bombardini misses with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balentines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balentines fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franchesco Bombardini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bombardini 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Franchesco Bombardini!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Jack Balentines!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jack Balentines!
Jack Balentines wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1032 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Bombardini tries to clinch but Ljung is having none of it.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bombardini sprawls well. Bombardini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ljung gets slowly back to his feet.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ljung as he jumps to the side.
Ljung doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombardini circles away.
Ljung misses with the body kick
and Bombardini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Bombardini rushes Ljung and presses him up against the cage.
Bombardini prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ljung after a bit of a struggle.
Ljung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bombardini to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ljung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljung jumps guard but Bombardini stands there with Ljung around his waist. Ljung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bombardini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Bombardini is looking for a takedown.
Ljung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombardini is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Bombardini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombardini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ljung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bombardini circles away.#CL2#
Bombardini instigates a clinch.
Ljung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bombardini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ljung after a bit of a struggle.
Bombardini tries to pull guard but Ljung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bombardini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bombardini ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bombardini no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Ljung 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.
Bombardini wants to sweep here but Ljung controlling him for the moment.
Ljung could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bombardini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ljung tries to stand but Bombardini is controlling from the bottom.
Bombardini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ljung is controlling him.
Ljung is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombardini has wrist control.#T3##SU#
Ljung stands up and waves to Bombardini to follow him.
Ljung looks to land a left hand but Bombardini moved out of range nicely.
Ljung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bombardini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bombardini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ljung has him pressed against the cage.
Bombardini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ljung is looking for a takedown.
Bombardini digs a right hand underneath Ljung's ribcage. Ljung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bombardini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ljung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bombardini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ljung walks away with a smile on his face. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ljung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Bombardini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ljung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bombardini pinned against the cage. Bombardini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bombardini.
Bombardini looks winded!#CL#
Bombardini gets tackled into the cage by Ljung. Ljung maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bombardini tries to break free but Ljung pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ljung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bombardini throws out a leg kick but Ljung moves out of range and Bombardini only half commits.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franchesco Bombardini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ljung looks for a takedown but Bombardini sprawls well.
Bombardini thows a leg kick but Ljung checks it
and Ljung counters with an outside leg kick.
Bombardini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ljung tries for a takedown but Bombardini circles away easily
and Bombardini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bombardini tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Ljung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljung slips a jab and a cross from Bombardini.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bombardini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ljung pinned against the cage. Ljung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bombardini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Ljung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombardini but Bombardini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ljung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bombardini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ljung is looking to counter the offense by Bombardini and move into the clinch.
Franchesco Bombardini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombardini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ljung.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ljung sprawls well. Ljung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Bombardini blocks a head kick by Ljung.
Ljung takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Bombardini closes the distance and clinches.
Ljung avoiding damage.
Ljung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Bombardini pulls guard successfully.
Bombardini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bombardini is trying to keep Ljung in close.
#T3#
Bombardini throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bombardini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bombardini keeping moving, preventing Ljung from controlling successfully.
Bombardini pulls Ljung in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ljung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bombardini's waist but Bombardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ljung off to one side. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini shows good takedown defense.
Bombardini wants to counter the offense by Ljung and move into the clinch position.
Bombardini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ljung defends well and Bombardini ends up having to push Ljung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bombardini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bombardini has a takedown stuffed.
Bombardini is breathing heavily.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombardini but Bombardini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bombardini with the counter takedown but Ljung avoids it easily.
Ljung shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls well. He's pushed Ljung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Bombardini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ljung bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Ljung misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Franchesco Bombardini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bombardini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ljung defends it nicely.
Peter Ljung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bombardini.
Ljung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ljung closes the distance but Bombardini moves to the side
and Bombardini counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombardini tries to clinch up
and Ljung counters with a right hand to the body.
Bombardini shoots in looking for a takedown. Ljung tries to sprawl out of it but Bombardini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ljung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Ljung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franchesco Bombardini.
Bombardini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ljung as he jumps to the side.
Bombardini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ljung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bombardini. #CL#
Ljung moves into range and clinches up with Bombardini.#BC#
Ljung manages to break the clinch.
Ljung shoots for a takedown but Bombardini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ljung.
Ljung shoots in for a double leg but Bombardini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bombardini shoots in and drives through. Ljung sprawls well.
Ljung closes the distance and clinches up with Bombardini, looking for a takedown. Ljung pushes Bombardini against the cage but Bombardini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Ljung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ljung lands in his opponent's guard.
Ljung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ljung trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombardini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ljung won't allow Bombardini to sweep him here.
Ljung throwing strikes but missing.
Ljung tries to stand but Bombardini is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bombardini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bombardini can't keep his opponent in guard - Ljung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bombardini is trying to get back to full guard.
Ljung is taking a breather. Bombardini 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.
Ljung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombardini keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ljung misses with a takedown
and Bombardini counters with a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bombardini.
Ljung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombardini as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Ljung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bombardini 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Franchesco Bombardini!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Franchesco Bombardini!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Franchesco Bombardini!
Franchesco Bombardini wins by unanimous decision! |
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