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Event:
Bellicose XIII
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Hoglander throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoglander.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov. #CL#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Akhtankhanov is controlling him.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoglander's elbow.
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Hoglander moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Hoglander lands.#T1#
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Hoglander misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoglander throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoglander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoglander doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov is looking to clinch.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Hoglander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hoglander jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoglander tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoglander misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoglander cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoglander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Akhtankhanov drives through and clinches with Hoglander against the cage.
#T3#
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov has Hoglander pressed against the cage, preventing Hoglander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Hoglander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Hoglander's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoglander tries to avoid it.
Hoglander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoglander thuds his right hand into Akhtankhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoglander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.#CL#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and pushes Hoglander back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Hoglander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoglander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4##CL#
Akhtankhanov instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov pushes Hoglander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoglander.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoglanders head.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Hoglander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoglander.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Hoglander strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hoglander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Hoglander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoglander's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoglander can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
Hoglander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov wants to slow Hoglander down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoglander sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Akhtankhanov instigates a clinch.
Hoglander has had enough of the clinch but Akhtankhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Hoglander can't break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov presses Hoglander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akhtankhanov has Hoglander pressed against the cage, preventing Hoglander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Hoglander controls the action.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Hoglander is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Hoglander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoglander is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoglander tries to break free but Akhtankhanov pushes him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov is leaning against Hoglander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoglander is trying to force a seperation but Akhtankhanov has the dominant position.
Hoglander is looking to break free of the clinch but Akhtankhanov has double underhooks.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Akhtankhanov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hoglander's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hoglander drops to his knees and Akhtankhanov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
A victorious Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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:
Bellicose V
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Hoglander.
Hoglander with a nice cross.
Hoglander misses with a low kick.
Von Alkum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Alkum throws a low kick, looking for Hoglander's leg but Hoglander calmly moves out of range.
Hoglander cracks Von Alkum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoglander digs a good hook to Von Alkum's body.
A jab lands there for Hoglander.
Von Alkum wants to land a leg kick but Hoglander is out of range.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Von Alkum moved out of range nicely.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoglander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Alkum.
Hoglander lands a really nice looking cross but Von Alkum seems unphased.
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!
Hoglander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Von Alkum's shoulder, as Von Alkum tries to avoid the shot.
Von Alkum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoglander just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Von Alkum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Alkum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Hoglander fails to land.
Hoglander can't break the clinch.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoglander takes a shot to the head.
Von Alkum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Hoglander tries to circle away but Von Alkum has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum avoiding damage.
Hoglander tries to circle away but Von Alkum has him pinned against the cage.
Von Alkum prevents Hoglander from breaking the clinch.
Hoglander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoglander blocking some punches.
Hoglander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hoglander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoglander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Alkum swings widly with a right hand
and Hoglander counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoglander.
Von Alkum looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Von Alkum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoglander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Hoglander.#CL2#
Von Alkum forces Hoglander back against the cage and clinches.
Hoglander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Alkum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Hoglander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Alkum prevents Hoglander from breaking the clinch.
Hoglander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Von Alkum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Alkum.
Hoglander has had enough of the clinch but Von Alkum keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Von Alkum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoglander.
Von Alkum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Alkum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Alkum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Von Alkum.
Hoglander wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Alkum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoglander is trying to push Von Alkum away but Von Alkum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Von Alkum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Alkum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoglander's efforts to push away.
Von Alkum lands a shoulder strike.
Von Alkum lands a right hand.
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Von Alkum has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hoglander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Alkum slowing the pace effectively.
Hoglander blocks a body shot from Von Alkum.
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Von Alkum is controlling him.#T4#
Von Alkum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoglander is trying to push Von Alkum away but Von Alkum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hoglander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoglander walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Von Alkum closes the distance and pushes Hoglander back into the cage.
Von Alkum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Von Alkum misses with the head strike.
Von Alkum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoglander.
Von Alkum lands an uppercut.
Von Alkum is working Hoglander over against the cage.
Hoglander working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Von Alkum.
Hoglander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoglander tries to break free but Von Alkum pushes him back against the cage.
Von Alkum lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Von Alkum - that landed with a thud.
Hoglander can't find room to land a body shot as Von Alkum controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Von Alkum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hoglander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
Hoglander throws out a loose jab but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Von Alkum.
Hoglander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Alkum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Von Alkum's shoulder, as Von Alkum tries to avoid the shot.
Von Alkum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoglander.#ROC2#Hoglander is rocked!
Von Alkum circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hoglander tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Von Alkum wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klaus Von Alkum!
After winning the bout, Klaus Von Alkum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoglander lands with an overhand left.
Altena plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hoglander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoglander throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoglander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altena.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoglander misses the target.
Altena moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a jab but it's blocked by Altena.
Altena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Altena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoglander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Altena misses with a kick to the body.
Hoglander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Altena's head.
Altena misses with an uppercut
and Hoglander counters with a three punch combo that has Altena backing up. Altena nods at Hoglander to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altena throws a nice outside leg kick.
Altena lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Altena with the inside leg kick.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Hoglander walks forward, straight into a front kick from Altena.
Altena blocks a jab.
Hoglander throws a body punch but Altena moves out of range.
Hoglander lands with a straight right. Altena didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Hoglander slips a straight right by Altena.
A leg kick checked by Hoglander.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Altena.
Altena fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Hoglander.
Altena throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Altena just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHoglander.#CL2#
Altena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoglander, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoglander.
Hoglander pushes Altena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that Altena 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.#BC#
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Hoglander.
Altena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Ruud Altena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoglander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altena moves away.
Altena throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoglander counters with a right hand to the body.
Altena moves in looking to clinch but Hoglander pushes him off.
Hoglander scores with a sloppy right hand. Altena should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Altena.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Altena forces Hoglander back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hoglander breaks from the clinch.
Altena swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoglander.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Altena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Altena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
Hoglander misses with a low kick.
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Altena fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Altena walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoglander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Altena.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Altena's shoulder, as Altena tries to avoid the shot.
Altena on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Altena finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoglander feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Altena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Altena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoglander lands a jab to Altena's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Altena 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Altena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Altena.
Altena misses the jab.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoglander blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Altena, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoglander connects with a nice looking jab.
Altena misses with a body shot.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Altena throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Altena lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
Altena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoglander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Hoglander throws a looping overhand right but Altena ducks down to avoid it.
Altena with a nice calf kick.
Altena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoglander tries to bum rush Altena with a series of wild strikes but Altena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoglander sizes up Altena with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Altena cracks a nice hook into Hoglander's ribs.
Altena throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Altena scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Hoglander misses.
Altena moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
Altena appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Altena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altena throws a hook but Hoglander blocks it.
Hoglander does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altena fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoglander is out of range.
Altena takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Altena is looking to clinch but Hoglander is avoiding it.
Altena avoids the body shot from Hoglander.
A little jabbing left from Altena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Nils Hoglander will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Altena jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruud Altena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nils Hoglander is winning the standup battle so far.
Altena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Altena throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Hoglander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Altena wants to clinch
and Hoglander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Altena.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Altena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoglander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Hoglander misses its intended target.
Hoglander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Altena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altena looks to land a body kick but Hoglander moved away.
Hoglander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Altena slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Hoglander lands with a straight right. Altena didn't see that one coming.
Altena throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoglander on the side of the head. #T1#
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Altena checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Altena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoglander looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoglander as he connects with a hook.
Altena misses the shot to the body.
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Altena misses with a wild combination.
Altena throws a front kick aimed at Hoglander's knee but Hoglander avoids it well.
Altena slips under a jab.
Hoglander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Altena.
Altena darts in trying to clinch
and Hoglander counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoglander is looking to chop away at Altena's legs.
Altena slips a jab from Hoglander.#T2#
Hoglander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoglander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Altena on the side of the head.
Altena ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Altena doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoglander circles away.
Hoglander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Altena scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Altena moves into the clinch.
Hoglander tries to circle away but Altena has him pinned against the cage.
Altena lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoglander can't break the clinch.
Altena misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoglander wants to get back to striking at distance but Altena won't allow it.
Hoglander managing to block the knees to the body from Altena.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altena.
Altena misses with a knee strike.
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Altena has him pressed against the cage.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but Hoglander blocks with his arms.
Altena using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3##BC2#
Altena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Altena takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
Altena goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Altena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander misses with a wild body shot.
Altena slips under a jab.
Altena slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a good cross that connects.
Hoglander takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Hoglander.
A big right from Hoglander misses.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
Good shot there by Altena.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Altena misses with a low kick.
#T4#
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!
Altena throws a half hearted mid kick.
Altena tries to clinch up
and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoglander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Altena tests Hoglander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Altena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
Hoglander wants to slow Altena down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoglander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Altena.
Altena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
A big left from Hoglander misses.
Hoglander loads up on a big right hand but Altena slips the punch.
Altena tries to counter with a clinch but Hoglander shakes him off and moves away.
Altena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruud Altena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Altena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altena.
Hoglander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Altena. Altena obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoglander lands a nice shot that snaps Altena's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
Altena throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altena manages to avoid it.
Hoglander cracks a nice hook into Altena's ribs.
Hoglander checks the leg kick.
Altena scores with a jab to the jaw.
Altena misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altena misses with a combination
and Hoglander counters with a nice body shot.
Hoglander lands a jab to Altena's midsection.
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altena has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Altena moved out of range.
Altena throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Hoglander throws out a loose jab but Altena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoglander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Altena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Altena just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Altena throws a leg kick
and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Altena closes the distance but Hoglander moves to the side
and Hoglander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Altena walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Altena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Altena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Altena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoglander scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Hoglander.
Altena tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Hoglander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altena.
Altena tries to counter by closing the distance.
Altena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoglander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altena avoids the body shot from Hoglander.
An inside leg kick from Altena misses.
Hoglander lands a really nice looking cross but Altena seems unphased.
Hoglander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Altena's head backwards.
Altena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Altena throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoglander counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Altena misses
and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Altena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Altena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Altena takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Altena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altena throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoglander counters with a nice uppercut.
Altena misses with a leg kick
and Hoglander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Altena is rocked!
Altena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Altena is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoglander finish him?
A slow jab from Altena misses its intended target.
Hoglander digs a good hook to Altena's body.
Altena throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hoglander counter with a right hand.
Altena looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Altena throws a leg kick but Hoglander moved away.
Hoglander drops Altena with a naaaaasty hook - Altena is in real trouble here! Hoglander dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
In his post fight interview, Nils Hoglander started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
LAFC 50
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
We've been hearing reports that Stepanovich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice combination there by Hoglander.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoglander throws out the jab.
Stepanovich catches Hoglander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich is looking to wear down Hoglander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoglander throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Stepanovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stepanovich showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoglander kicks Stepanovich off and gets back to his feet.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoglander throws a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Hoglander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich misses with a jab to the body
and Hoglander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoglander throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Hoglander takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoglander counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Hoglander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoglander throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoglander swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Hoglander moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoglander cracks Stepanovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoglander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Hoglander moves forwards but Stepanovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Hoglander lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Hoglander moved out of range.
Hoglander throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Hoglander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoglander lunges at Stepanovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stepanovich's hand.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Hoglander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Hoglander works the jab nicely.
Hoglander lands with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoglander.
Stepanovich ducks right into an uppercut from Hoglander.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander lands with a cross.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hoglander lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoglander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Hoglander moved out of range.
Hoglander connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Hoglander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
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 Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Hoglander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoglander jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Hoglander's defenses.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Hoglander scores with a hook to the body. Stepanovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hoglander misses its intended target.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoglander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich tests Hoglander's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hoglander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut
and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoglander swinging wildly here.
Hoglander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoglander moves away from the strike by Stepanovich. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Hoglander stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanovich. Stepanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoglander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Hoglander as Stepanovich shoots in.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoglander staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoglander. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Stepanovich shoots in and bounces Hoglander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoglander wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hoglander ducks down to avoid it.
Hoglander clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hoglander on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoglander misses with a hook to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander lands a jab-cross combination.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nils Hoglander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Stepanovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.#T4#
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Hoglander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoglander missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoglander throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Hoglander misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that half lands.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Hoglander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Hoglander lands with a shot to the body.
Hoglander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Hoglander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoglander doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich moves out of range as Hoglander strikes.#T1#
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoglander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Hoglander misses.
Stepanovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stepanovich defending well as Hoglander loads up on a big left hand.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Hoglander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich tests Hoglander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Hoglander misses.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoglander counters with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander tries a quick counter leg kick but Stepanovich is wise to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoglander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Stepanovich dives in and scores a takedown into Hoglander's guard.
Hoglander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stepanovich controls the pace.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoglander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoglander can't keep his opponent in guard - Stepanovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoglander is staying active underneath Stepanovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Hoglander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich trying to pass the guard but Hoglander defending well.
Stepanovich is looking to pass Hoglander's guard but actually Hoglander recovers to full guard.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoglander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nils Hoglander has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoglander trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stepanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoglander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoglander wants to sweep here but Stepanovich controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stepanovich trying to control but Hoglander is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoglander is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stepanovich advances to half guard.
Stepanovich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stepanovich trying to control from half guard but Hoglander is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
During a confident post fight interview, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LAFC 48
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliveira throws a right hand that Hoglander ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoglander also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Oliveira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliveira.
Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hoglander gets caught napping as Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown. Hoglander manages to retain guard.
Hoglander trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoglander keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoglander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoglander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoglander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoglander misses with a looping left.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Hoglander shows good takedown defense.
Hoglander throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Hoglander loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Oliveira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoglander circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Oliveira tries to clinch up
and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander jabs Oliveira right on the nose. Oliveira blinks but takes it well.
Hoglander dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoglander scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoglander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hoglander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoglander.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hoglander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Hoglander, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Hoglander against the cage but Hoglander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoglander slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!
Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hoglander swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nils Hoglander!
In his post fight interview, Nils Hoglander started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoglander takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Hoglander scores with a one two! Perkele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hoglander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Hoglander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Hoglander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Hoglander.
A jab from Hoglander misses.
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoglander lands a jab to Perkele's midsection.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele jabs at Hoglander's body.
Hoglander moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoglander takes a step back to recover.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Perkele moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
Hoglander is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perkele - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Hoglander manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Perkele moves into range and clinches up with Hoglander.
Hoglander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Perkele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perkele controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Perkele - that landed with a thud.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoglander takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perkele slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Hoglander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Perkele defending well as Hoglander loads up on a big left hand.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele delivers a nice body kick.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoglander off the cage and back into range.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Hoglander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoglander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Hoglander moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoglander thuds his right hand into Perkele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perkele thuds his right hand into Hoglander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Hoglander misses its intended target.
Hoglander walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Hoglander cracks a nice hook into Perkele's ribs.
Hoglander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Perkele lands with a straight right. Hoglander didn't see that one coming.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoglander throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Perkele.#CL#
Perkele forces Hoglander back against the cage and clinches.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele cracks Hoglander with a nice body shot.
Hoglander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoglander takes a shot to the head.
Hoglander tries to break free but Perkele pushes him back against the cage.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele slowing the pace effectively.
Hoglander is trying to push Perkele away but Perkele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Perkele throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoglander. #BC2#
Hoglander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Perkele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Hoglander is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander looks up at the clock. Bad move! Perkele lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hoglander. Perkele pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Perkele!
A very excited looking Ispa Perkele 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:
LAFC 43
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoglander lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Ruud Altena has been cut.
Hoglander keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoglander looks to score with a jab to the body but Altena is just out of range.
Altena throws a leg kick which misses Hoglander's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoglander tries to avoid it.
Altena walks into a straight right hand from Hoglander.
Altena waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Altena tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoglander slips a jab from Altena.#CL2#
Altena clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Altena 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.#BC#
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoglander.
Altena scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Altena tenderised Hoglander's leg. Hoglander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoglander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Altena misses.
Altena tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Hoglander to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hoglander throws a series of punches but Altena avoids them all with ease.
Altena throws a series of punches but Hoglander avoids them all with ease.
Altena connects with a right hand. Hoglander shakes it off.
Altena tries to land a front kick but Hoglander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Altena connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Hoglander.#CL2#
Altena gets a clinch. #BC#
Hoglander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Altena darts in and clinches Hoglander up against the cage.
Altena taking a breather.
Altena scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Nils Hoglander has been cut.
Altena lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altena stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoglander is looking to break free of the clinch but Altena has double underhooks. #BC#
Hoglander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoglander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Hoglander cracks Altena with an open hand slap.
Hoglander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoglander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Altena misses.
Altena scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Altena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoglander throws out the jab.
Altena scores with a three punch combo!
Hoglander avoids the head kick by Altena.
Hoglander throwing a counter right hand but Altena manages to avoid it.
Altena throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoglander with a nice cross.
Altena throws a solid leg kick but Hoglander takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Altena.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Altena moved out of range nicely.
Altena throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
Hoglander blocks a jab.
Hoglander throws the left hand but Altena avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hoglander throws out a powerful jab.
Altena takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Altena lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
Altena fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoglander in the body.
Altena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoglander throws a hook but Altena avoids it easily.
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Hoglander.
Altena buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoglander scores with a decent looking hook.
Altena drops his hands momentarily and Hoglander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoglander misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hoglander throws the left hand but Altena avoids the punch easily.
Altena throws out a powerful jab.
Altena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Altena fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoglander checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Hoglander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altena throws a series of punches but Hoglander moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Altena.
Altena lands a really nice looking cross but Hoglander seems unphased.
#CL2#
Altena pushes Hoglander up against the cage in a clinch.
Altena prevents Hoglander from breaking the clinch.
Hoglander tries to break the clinch but Altena is controlling the position. #BC#
Hoglander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoglander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altena tries to clinch up.
Hoglander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Altena moves in looking to clinch but Hoglander pushes him off.#CL2#
Altena pushes Hoglander up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruud Altena will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hoglander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Hoglander.
Nils Hoglander is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoglander just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Altena releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Altena throws a leg kick but Hoglander checks it.
Hoglander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Altena lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Altena tries to clinch but Hoglander is having none of it.
Hoglander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Altena works Hoglander's body with a nice hook.
Altena misses with a double jab
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Altena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Altena throws a big shot that misses.
Altena connects with a right hand. Hoglander shakes it off.
Hoglander has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander walks into a stiff left hand from Altena.
Hoglander checks the leg kick.
Hoglander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander walks forward, straight into a front kick from Altena.
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!
The fighters circling - Hoglander throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##CL2#
Altena gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Altena.
Hoglander lands a shoulder strike.
Altena takes a shot to the head.
Hoglander wants to break free but Altena has control.
Hoglander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoglander can't break the clinch.
Altena lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoglander won't want to take too many of those.
Altena misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altena throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoglander.
Hoglander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Altena misses with an uppercut.
Hoglander is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Altena dips to his left and cracks Hoglander with an uppercut!
Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoglander scores with a hook to the body. Altena takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruud Altena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoglander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altena can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoglander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hoglander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoglander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Altena connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoglander scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Altena has taken the fight to the clinch.
Altena is pushing Hoglander up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Altena tries a knee to the head but Hoglander blocks it.
Altena taking a breather. #BC#
Hoglander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoglander lands with an uppercut that bounces Altena off the cage and back into range.
Altena just misses with a punch to the body.
Altena darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Altena saw that one coming.
Altena feints a jab promting Hoglander to slip. Altena then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoglander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Altena cracks Hoglander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Altena. That's going to slow Hoglander down.
Altena connects with a looping right hand.
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altena.
Altena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoglander lands a slapping body shot.
Hoglander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Altena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Hoglander.
A clash of legs there as Hoglander blocks the low kick.
Altena throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Hoglander throwing a counter right hand but Altena manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Altena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Altena throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander defending well as Altena loads up on a big left hand.
Hoglander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Altena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Hoglander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altena darts in trying to clinch
and Hoglander counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altena misses with a head kick.
Hoglander throwing a counter right hand but Altena manages to avoid it.
Hoglander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Altena forces Hoglander back against the cage and clinches.
Altena misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Altena breaks from the clinch.
Altena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD#
Hoglander steps into range and cracks Altena with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Altena flops backwards and Hoglander dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Altena is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Altena can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Altena manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruud Altena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Altena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoglander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoglander jabs Altena to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Altena slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Altena swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Altena throws an off balance right hand
and Hoglander counters with a two punch combo.
Altena is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoglander finish him?
A low kick from Altena is predictable there
and Hoglander counters with a huge left! Altena is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hoglander isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Altena from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hoglander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hoglander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Hoglander avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hoglander misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Hoglander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Hoglander needs to keep his hands up - Stepanovich had a free shot at his head there.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Hoglander tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoglander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Hoglander moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Hoglander throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoglander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoglander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
And Stepanovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoglander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Hoglander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Hoglander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoglander misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Hoglander blocks it.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hoglander staying out of range there.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hoglander might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoglander blocks a jab.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Hoglander misses.
Hoglander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stepanovich jabs at Hoglander's body.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoglander's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich sizes up Hoglander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoglander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich cracks Hoglander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoglander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hoglander. That snapped Stepanovich's head back.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoglander misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Hoglander moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Hoglander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Hoglander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander misses with a straight right. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Hoglander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
Hoglander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
enabling Hoglander to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Hoglander avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Hoglander takes one to the chin there.
Hoglander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoglander, as that shot connected.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Hoglander avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoglander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoglander tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoglander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Hoglander tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Hoglander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Hoglander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepanovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoglander scrambles back to his feet.
Hoglander scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoglander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
Hoglander slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich throws a nice looking combination but Hoglander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich punishes Hoglander's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Hoglander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stepanovich in his tracks.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoglander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoglander is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Hoglander avoids it easily.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Hoglander seems unphased.
Hoglander throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
Hoglander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
It looked like Hoglander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich works Hoglander's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Hoglander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Hoglander right on the button with a cross.
Hoglander slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoglander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Hoglander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoglander misses its target.#T2#
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoglander counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Hoglander misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Hoglander appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoglander staying out of range there.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoglander misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander. #T4#
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoglander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Hoglander throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoglander connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich cracks Hoglander with an open hand slap.
Hoglander misses the jab.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nils Hoglander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stepanovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoglander connects with a right hand. Lima shakes it off.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
Lima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoglander defends it well.
Lima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lima looks to clinch
and Hoglander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nils Hoglander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoglander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
Hoglander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoglander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoglander lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoglander moves out of range of the leg kick from Lima.#T1#
Hoglander lands with a good body shot.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Hoglander gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
Hoglander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Hoglander breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lima gets a clinch. #TD2#
Lima successfully pulls guard.
Hoglander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoglander wants to stand but Lima is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hoglander stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hoglander!#T2#
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoglander off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima tries to get the hooks in deep but Hoglander pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Lima has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoglander has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Lima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Hoglander is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lima gets his way!
#T3#
Hoglander wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lima working for a choke but Hoglander reverses nicely into Lima 's guard. #SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoglander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoglander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima controls Hoglander momentarily but Hoglander frees himself. #T4#
Hoglander wants to stand but Lima has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Hoglander defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Hoglander pushes his legs off easily.
Hoglander working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Hoglander defends it easily.
Hoglander controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander 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#
Hoglander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoglander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lima. Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Hoglander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lima. Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
A punch combination from Hoglander misses. #T1#
Hoglander digs a good body shot into Lima's ribs.
Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoglander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoglander misses the target.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoglander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nils Hoglander is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Lima is predictable there #KD#
and Hoglander counters with a beautiful punch that sends Lima to the canvas! #ROC#Lima is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoglander defends it easily.
Lima is still in real trouble! Can Hoglander finish him?
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Hoglander from standing up.
Lima seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Hoglander defends it easily.
Hoglander is looking to stand up but Lima won't let him.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoglander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoglander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoglander is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoglander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Hoglander wants to stand but Lima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lima has momentary wrist control but Hoglander slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoglander is aware though and is defending well.
Hoglander wants to stand but Lima has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hoglander uses it to pass to side control.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SU#
Hoglander decides to stand back up. Hoglander steps back and let's Lima get back to his feet.
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoglander connects with a single shot there.
Hoglander throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoglander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Hoglander does no damage.
Hoglander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lima under the eye.
Hoglander with a nice cross.
Lima closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Hoglander counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lima off his feet! Hoglander dives into side control looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoglander closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lima! Hoglander dives in looking to finish! Lima is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
LAFC 24
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoglander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christoph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph takes one to the chin there.
Hoglander misses with a left hand
and Christoph counters with a low kick, right behind Hoglander 's knee.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christoph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoglander's hands.
Christoph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
Hoglander with a jab.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoglander takes a swing at Christoph's ribcage but misses.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hoglander throws a jab when Christoph was well out of range.
A nice side step and Christoph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christoph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christoph.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
Christoph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander cracks Christoph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christoph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander missing with a left hand there. Christoph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christoph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoglander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christoph doesn't seem bothered though.
Christoph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Christoph slips under a jab.
Hoglander throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph jabs Hoglander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christoph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Hoglander misses with a straight left.
Christoph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christoph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christoph defending well as Hoglander loads up on a big left hand.
Christoph lands a front kick.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Christoph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
Christoph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christoph throws a nice head kick!
Christoph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoglander if he has to take too many more of those.
Christoph lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoglander will feel that in the morning.
Christoph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoglander is wise to it.
Christoph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christoph takes one on the button.#ROC#Christoph is rocked!
A shot to the body from Hoglander misses
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christoph is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoglander finish him?#T4#
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
Christoph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Christoph.
Christoph scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoglander should have avoided that one.
Christoph throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoglander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christoph tries to land a front kick but Hoglander steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoglander throwing a counter right hand but Christoph manages to avoid it.
Christoph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoglander rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph throws a counter combo.
Christoph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hoglander takes one to the side of the head.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Christoph in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Hoglander.
Hoglander misses with a right hand
and Christoph counters with a nice body kick.
Hoglander misses with a hook
and Christoph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Hoglander is rocked!
Hoglander is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Christoph Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hoglander is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cynical Christoph!
In his post fight interview, Cynical Christoph started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Hoglander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Smirnov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
A right-left combo lands from Smirnov.
Hoglander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smirnov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoglander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoglander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches up with Hoglander, looking for a takedown. Smirnov pushes Hoglander against the cage but Hoglander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Hoglander as he checks the leg kick.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Smirnov is rocked!
Dusan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoglander circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hoglander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Smirnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Hoglander misses.
Smirnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Smirnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Smirnov with a poor takedown
and Hoglander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Smirnov moved out of range nicely.
Smirnov slips a straight right by Hoglander.#TD#
Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Smirnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smirnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoglander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoglander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Smirnov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smirnov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoglander struggling a bit here.
Smirnov looking to control but instead Hoglander has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoglander is looking for a sweep. Smirnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smirnov is looking for a kimura but Hoglander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smirnov to get the leverage.
Hoglander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smirnov. #T3#
Smirnov is looking to advance position but Hoglander won't allow it.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoglander keeps working.
Hoglander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smirnov. #SUB#
Smirnov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Smirnov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoglander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smirnov.
Hoglander wants to get back to full guard.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoglander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smirnov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Smirnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hoglander coming out on top.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoglander sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov scores with a hook to the body. Hoglander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smirnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoglander circles away quickly and effectively.
Smirnov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nils Hoglander will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Smirnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoglander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander slips a jab and a cross from Smirnov.
Hoglander throws out a counter right but Smirnov avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.#TD#
Smirnov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hoglander's half guard.
Hoglander keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dusan Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hoglander is defending against the submission attempts here by Smirnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Hoglander is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hoglander is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoglander avoid being mounted?
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoglander keeps working.
Hoglander controlling the position well.
Smirnov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoglander's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoglander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoglander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoglander slips under a jab.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smirnov manages to avoid it.
Smirnov misses with a double jab.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smirnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Smirnov misses with a double jab.
Smirnov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Smirnov saw that one coming.
Nils Hoglander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoglander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smirnov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Smirnov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoglander jabs Smirnov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dusan Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smirnov!
Hoglander's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoglander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoglander slips under a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov fails with the takedown.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoglander lands a body shot.
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Hoglander's shoulder, as Hoglander tries to avoid the shot.
Hoglander jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Hoglander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smirnov.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
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!
Hoglander cracks Smirnov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Smirnov misses #KD2#
and Hoglander counters with a left hand that sends Smirnov to the canvas!
Smirnov working a defensive guard here.
Hoglander advances to half guard.
Hoglander seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smirnov misses with a combination
and Hoglander counters with a big right hand! Oh Smirnov is in trouble here! Hoglander follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
GDL 125: Biden VS Anderson
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoglander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoglander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Hoglander lands.
Hoglander misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Stepanovich's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hoglander to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoglander just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoglander lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Hoglander misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Stepanovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stepanovich.
Hoglander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoglander digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot that sends Hoglander's belly button to the back.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
Hoglander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Hoglander avoids the punch easily.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nils Hoglander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Stepanovich lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoglander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoglander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Hoglander tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hoglander. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Hoglander misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a head kick. That will keep Hoglander thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Hoglander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stepanovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Hoglander tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoglander cracks Stepanovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoglander scores with a jab to the head.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoglander counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Hoglander misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoglander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoglander swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
Hoglander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stepanovich backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#Stepanovich is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoglander throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Hoglander misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Hoglander throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Stepanovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Hoglander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoglander lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich is looking to wear down Hoglander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
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 Olenev Stepanovich 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.#R2#
Hoglander misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Jab, jab by Hoglander - just one landing.
Hoglander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Hoglander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoglander throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander blocks a head kick by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoglander. #T1#
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
A head kick by Stepanovich misses
and Hoglander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoglander misses with a body shot
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoglander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoglander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hoglander. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoglander throws a shot to the body.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stepanovich throws a lazy head kick
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Hoglander misses.
Hoglander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Stepanovich lands an overhand right.
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoglander! But no joy.
Hoglander lands a head shot.
Stepanovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hoglander misses. #T4#
Stepanovich lands a jab to Hoglander's midsection.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Hoglander.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoglander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
A nice side step and Hoglander releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Hoglander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nils Hoglander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hoglander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoglander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Hoglander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Hoglander misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a lazy head kick
and Hoglander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoglander lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Hoglander connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Hoglander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoglander misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Hoglander strikes.#T2#
Hoglander slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Hoglander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoglander throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Stepanovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Stepanovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoglander misses the body punch
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
#T4#
Hoglander scores with a punch to the head.
Hoglander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoglander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoglander jabs at Stepanovich's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoglander! But no joy.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoglander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Hoglander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoglander has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander 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:
GDL 122: Reed VS Hoglander
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed sizes up Hoglander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoglander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoglander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed slips a jab from Hoglander.#TD#
Reed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoglander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoglander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control the action but Hoglander is working from the bottom.
Reed in side control, throwing shots but Hoglander defends.
Reed lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoglander wants to control but Reed postures up.#T1#
Hoglander is trying to improve his position.
Hoglander told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Reed trying to control the position but Hoglander is working away.
Reed lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoglander down.
Hoglander is looking for a sweep.
Hoglander is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hoglander taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hoglander is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reed asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Reed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoglander, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reed scores with punches from side control.
Hoglander managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reed.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Reed are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3##SUB#
Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoglander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Reed has hold of Hoglander's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hoglander seems comfortable defending it but Reed has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hoglander is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hoglander is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reed couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Harris Reed 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:
GDL 116: Tits VS Adlehyde
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoglander throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zig counters with a series of strikes. Hoglander will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hoglander counter with a right hand.
Zig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoglander as he jumps to the side.
Zig has his takedown stuffed
and Hoglander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zig Zig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Hoglander as Zig shoots in.
Hoglander lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
Hoglander lands with an overhand left.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zig misses with a double jab
and Hoglander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Zig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoglander throws a body punch but Zig moves out of range.
Hoglander throws a jab when Zig was well out of range.
Zig shoots in but Hoglander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zig fails with the takedown
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoglander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoglander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Hoglander connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Zig is rocked!
Hoglander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Zig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoglander finds Zig's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Zig flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hoglander lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Zig will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nils Hoglander!
A less than humble Nils Hoglander misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Medik avoids the body shot from Hoglander.
Hoglander slips a jab from Medik.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Medik moved out of range.
Hoglander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Medik.
Medik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Medik misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoglander slips a jab from Medik.
Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoglander 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.
Medik looks to land a right hand but Hoglander moved out of range.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Medik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoglander.
Medik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoglander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Medik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Medik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoglander.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoglander. That snapped Medik's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medik.
Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medik.
Medik misses with a wild body shot.
Hoglander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoglander.
Nice shot by Medik.#T1#
Medik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoglander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Medik momentarily.
Hoglander throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoglander throws a hook to the side of Medik's head but Medik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoglander lands the left hand.#ROC2#Medik is rocked!
Medik misses with a straight right.
Oh Medik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Medik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Medik lands a jab to the nose.
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medik.
Medik throws an off balance right hand
and Hoglander counters with a crisp right that sends Medik to the canvas! Hoglander follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GDL 102: Sloan VS Hunt
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Graves avoids the body shot from Hoglander.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoglander throws out the jab.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoglander. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Hoglander.
Nils Hoglander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoglander finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
Hoglander throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves tries to clinch up but Hoglander circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Hoglander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander cracks Graves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoglander misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoglander thinking.
Graves throws a right hand that Hoglander ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoglander also avoids with ease.
A big left from Hoglander misses.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves tries to clinch up but Hoglander circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoglander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Hoglander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoglander misses.
Hoglander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hoglander sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
#T2#
Hoglander throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Hoglander throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Hoglander takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
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!
Hoglander throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoglander lands a right hook to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Hoglander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Graves misses with a hook. Hoglander ducked under it nicely.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
As Hoglander tries to get set, Graves tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoglander manages to avoid the attempt.
Graves scores with a head kick.
Graves looks to land a combination but Hoglander avoids it well.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoglander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoglander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Graves has been cut.
Graves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoglander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Hoglander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoglander misses with a body punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves appears to be looking for a big counter.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoglander scores with a body shot.
Hoglander looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves closes the distance but Hoglander moves to the side
and Hoglander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoglander thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Hoglander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Hoglander just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Hoglander releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Graves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Graves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoglander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a big counter combination but Hoglander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoglander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Hoglander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Joseph Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoglander digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.#T1#
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoglander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoglander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a nice head kick!
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoglander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoglander loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hoglander in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hoglander thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoglander circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoglander counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hoglander stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves avoids the body shot from Hoglander.
Hoglander punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Graves jabs at Hoglander's body.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoglander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoglander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoglander lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
Hoglander looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoglander.
#T3#
Hoglander throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoglander.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoglander tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hoglander counter with a right hand.
Hoglander punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoglander circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Hoglander scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoglander connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoglander connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoglander fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Graves to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Graves looks to clinch but Hoglander throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Graves taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoglander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wood tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Wood forces Hoglander back against the cage and clinches.
Hoglander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Wood.
Wood effectively controlling the action here.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Hoglander.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood wants to stall.
Wood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoglander gets underhooks to prevent Wood's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood goes for a takedown attempt but Hoglander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wood misses with a combination
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Wood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoglander scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Wood is rocked!
Hoglander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoglander finish him?
Hoglander closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wood! Hoglander dives in looking to finish! Wood is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GDL 91: Silva VS Scott
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
KnockOut ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
KnockOut lands a nice shot to the body.
KnockOut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
KnockOut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoglander in his tracks.
Hoglander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoglander connects with a good right hand that stumbles KnockOut. KnockOut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KnockOut digs a good body shot into Hoglander's ribs.
Hoglander throws a looping overhand right but KnockOut ducks down to avoid it.
KnockOut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoglander doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
KnockOut digs a good hook to Hoglander's body.
KnockOut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
KnockOut is looking to wear down Hoglander with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good exchange - KnockOut coming out on top.
Hoglander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and KnockOut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoglander scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Hoglander is rocked!
Hoglander walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! KnockOut swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike KnockOut!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike KnockOut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoglander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jereny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jereny looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jereny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoglander thuds a left hand into Jereny's body.
Hoglander lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jereny falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hoglander dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
After the fight, Nils Hoglander 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:
Madness Insanity Vol 9
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoglander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glover swivels and escapes.
Glover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glover finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glover throws the kick towards the body but Hoglander avoids it.
Glover throws a one two combo.
Hoglander checks a leg kick.
Glover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoglander.
Hoglander lands a nice looking body kick.
Hoglander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Hoglander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glover throws a head kick but Hoglander moves out of range.
#TD#
Hoglander darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Hoglander trying to work for an americana but Glover has managed to regain full guard.
Hoglander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoglander throws a big right hand that misses.
Glover throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hoglander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoglander landing some decent shots from guard.
Glover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Glover working a defensive guard here.
Hoglander 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.#T2#
Hoglander won't allow Glover to sweep him here.
Hoglander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Glover looking for a sweep. Not yet Glover, not yet.
Hoglander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoglander throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoglander stays in close to Glover's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoglander's hands.
Hoglander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glover defends it nicely.
Glover misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hoglander shoots in for a takedown but Glover shows good takedown defense.
Hoglander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoglander fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoglander.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glover! But no joy.
Joe Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
and Glover counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hoglander! He's just covering up as Glover starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Glover!
A less than humble Joe Glover misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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