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Event:
GDL 116: Tits VS Adlehyde
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kickels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickels is looking to counter punch.
Kickels scores with a one two! McGregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kickels has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kickels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGregor throws a right hand that Kickels ducks under and follows up with a left that Kickels also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Kickels scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Kickels on that attempt.
McGregor flicks out a counter leg kick but Kickels steps away.#T1#
Kickels connects with a single shot there.
Kickels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kickels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kickels throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Kickels avoids them all with ease.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickels throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kickels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Kickels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kickels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kickels to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor looks winded!
Kickels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kickels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kickels lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kickels counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
Kickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickels lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.
Kickels lands a right hook to the body.
Kickels scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
Kickels is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kickels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Kickels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kickels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kickels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kickels works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
Kickels throws a shot to the body.
Kickels lands a slapping body shot.
Kickels digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Kickels.
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kickels looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dicki Kickels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kickels. That's going to slow McGregor down. #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!
Kickels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kickels jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Kickels counters with a right hand to the body.
Kickels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kickels lands with an overhand left.
Kickels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kickels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kickels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kickels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kickels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dicki Kickels dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kickels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kickels lands with a nice body punch.
Kickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kickels.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kickels scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kickels connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body
and Kickels counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
McGregor tries to work over Kickels's front leg with a kick but Kickels checks it.
Kickels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Kickels is working the combinations to good effect here.
A shot to the liver by Kickels. Beautiful body shot.
Dicki Kickels is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickels cracks a nice hook into McGregor's ribs.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kickels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#TD#
Kickels looking to score a takedown here. McGregor is defending well but Kickels drives through and ends up in McGregor's guard.#T1#
Kickels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kickels works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kickels wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kickels not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU#
Kickels stands up and beckons McGregor to join him on the feet.
Kickels jabs at McGregor's body.
A left and a right from Kickels both land. Nice combination.
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kickels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A right-left combo lands from Kickels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of McGregor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kickels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kickels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kickels finds it's way round the side to connect with McGregor's head.
McGregor tries to move into range but Kickels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kickels.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kickels, as that shot connected.
Kickels is looking to wear down McGregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Kickels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kickels works over McGregor's head and body with a nice combination.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kickels.
Kickels scores with a hook.#T3#
Kickels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kickels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kickels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kickels, as that shot connected.
Kickels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kickels connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGregor. McGregor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kickels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kickels cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kickels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Kickels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Kickels had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Kickels. Beautiful body shot.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Kickels had a free shot at his head there.
Kickels connects with a body shot.
Kickels connects with a looping right hand.
Kickels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kickels sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kickels lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dicki Kickels dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kickels darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kickels manages to move to mount!
Kickels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickels scoring with strikes but McGregor is staying in there. #T1##SUB#
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Kickels has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! McGregor taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dicki Kickels!
A less than humble Dicki Kickels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'You might win some, you might lose some. But you go in, you challenge yourself, you become a better man, a better individual, a better fighter.'. |
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Event:
GDL 109: Raczynski VS Pymus
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Kojuro avoids the body shot from Kickels.
Kojuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kojuro tries to bum rush Kickels with a series of wild strikes but Kickels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kojuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kojuro moves away.
Kojuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kickels misses with a straight left.
Kojuro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kickels scores with a one two! Kojuro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kojuro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kickels's head.
Kickels moves out of range of the body kick.
Kickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kojuro throws a body punch but Kickels moves out of range.
Kojuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kojuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kickels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kickels misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kickels swings for the body but Kojuro moves out of range.
#T1#
Kojuro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kickels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kickels checks a leg kick.
A combination from Kojuro does no damage.
Kickels misses with a takedown attempt - Kojuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kojuro looks to land a right hand but Kickels moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kojuro.
Kickels scores with a body shot.
Kojuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kickels counters with a nice body shot.
Kojuro throws a hook to the side of Kickels's head but Kickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kickels looks to throw the jab but Kojuro is out of range.
Kickels scores with a three punch combo!
Kojuro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Kickels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kickels.#T2#
Kickels lunges at Kojuro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kojuro's hand.
Kickels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kojuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickels scores with a nice head shot.
Kojuro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kickels throws a leg kick
and Kickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kojuro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kickels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kon Kojuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dicki Kickels.
Kickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Kickels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kojuro throws a head kick but Kickels moves out of range.
Kojuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kojuro slips a jab and a cross from Kickels.
A shot to the liver by Kickels. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Kickels scores with a nice right hand.
Kojuro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kojuro wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Kojuro
and Kickels counters with an inside leg kick.
Kickels just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickels tests Kojuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kojuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kickels jabs Kojuro right on the nose. Kojuro blinks but takes it well.
Kojuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kojuro.
Kojuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kickels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kickels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kickels just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kojuro slips a straight right by Kickels.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickels cracks Kojuro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Kickels misses.
Kojuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kickels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kickels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kickels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kojuro throws out the jab.
Kickels lands with a nice combination. Kojuro backs away looking to recover.
Kon Kojuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kojuro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Kickels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kojuro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kickels tries to clinch but Kojuro is having none of it.
Kickels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Kojuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kojuro throws a head kick that misses.
Kojuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickels moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dicki Kickels dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kickels misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kickels.
Kickels moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Kickels misses its intended target.
Kojuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kickels throws a right and a left that Kojuro avoids nicely.
Kojuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kojuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kickels.
Kickels throws the left hand but Kojuro avoids the punch easily.
Kickels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Kickels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kojuro blocks an elbow strike from Kickels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kickels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dicki Kickels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kojuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kickels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kojuro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kickels loads up on a big right hand but Kojuro slips the punch.
Kickels slips a straight right by Kojuro.#T1#
Kickels throws a right and a left that Kojuro avoids nicely.
Kickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kickels.
Kojuro misses with a wild body shot.
Kickels looks to land a right hand but Kojuro moved out of range.
Kojuro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kojuro misses with a body kick.
Kickels is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kojuro with a body shot.
Kickels staying out of range there.
Kojuro moves out of range as Kickels strikes.
Kickels throws a jab when Kojuro was well out of range.
Kojuro throws a quick counter head kick but Kickels was just out of range.
Kickels thuds a left hand into Kojuro's body.
Kojuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kickels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kojuro misses with a wild body shot.
Kojuro connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Kickels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickels swings for the body but Kojuro moves out of range.
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!
Kickels blocks the body kick.
A combination from Kickels does no damage.
Kickels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kickels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kickels scores with a decent looking hook.
Kickels feints a jab promting Kojuro to slip. Kickels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kojuro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kickels digs a good hook to Kojuro's body.
Kojuro ducks under a wild hook from Kickels.
Kickels throws a body punch but Kojuro moves out of range.
Kickels connects with a looping right hand.
Kickels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kickels misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Kickels avoids a kick to the body.
Kojuro tries to land a front kick but Kickels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kickels throws out a counter right but Kojuro avoids it with no problem.
Kickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kojuro manages to avoid it.
Kojuro misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Kickels's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kickels throws a big shot that misses.
Kojuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kojuro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kickels misses with a body shot.
Kickels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kickels tests Kojuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kickels throws a hook to the side of Kojuro's head but Kojuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kickels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kojuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kickels.
Kickels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kojuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kojuro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kickels blocks the body kick.
Kojuro lands a glancing blow to the side of Kickels's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kickels throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kickels swings for the body but Kojuro moves out of range.
Kickels lands with an overhand left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kickels or perhaps it was just good defense by Kojuro, which made it look bad.
Kojuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kojuro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kickels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kickels looks to land a left hand but Kojuro moved out of range nicely.
Kojuro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kojuro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kojuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kickels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dicki Kickels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kojuro slips under a jab.
Kickels walks into a left hand.
Kojuro looks for the body kick but Kickels saw that one coming.
Kojuro connects with a solid leg kick.
Kickels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kickels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kojuro scores with a punch to the head.
Kojuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kojuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kojuro takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kojuro.
Kojuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kojuro tried to score with a low kick but Kickels checks it.
Kickels throws an overhand right that lands on Kojuro's shoulder, as Kojuro tries to avoid the shot.
Kojuro slips a jab and a cross from Kickels.
#T1#
Kickels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kojuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Kojuro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kickels moves out of range as Kojuro throws a body kick.
Kojuro throws a wild body kick that Kickels sees coming a mile off.
Kickels misses with a wild body shot.
Kickels scores with a hook to the body. Kojuro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kojuro throws a wild body kick that Kickels sees coming a mile off.
Kickels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kojuro needs to keep his hands up - Kickels had a free shot at his head there.
Kickels throws a hook to the side of Kojuro's head but Kojuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kickels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kojuro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kojuro scores with a hook.
Kojuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kojuro misses with a looping right.
Kickels unleashes a big counter combination but Kojuro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kickels misses with a low kick.
Kojuro connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Kojuro misses the shot to the body.
Kickels swings for the body but Kojuro moves out of range.
Kojuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kojuro throws a push kick but Kickels slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Kickels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kojuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kickels throws the left hand but Kojuro avoids the punch easily.
Dicki Kickels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kickels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kojuro. Kojuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Kickels cracks Kojuro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kojuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Kickels. Kickels gets slowly back to his feet.
Kickels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kojuro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kickels misses with a wild body shot.
Kojuro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kickels misses with a wild body shot.
Kojuro misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Kickels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kojuro counters with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Kickels coming out on top.
Kojuro throws the left hand but Kickels avoids the punch easily.
Kojuro drops his hands momentarily and Kickels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kickels looks for the body kick but Kojuro saw that one coming.
Kojuro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kickels takes a step back to recover.
Kojuro lands an overhand right.
Kojuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kickels.
Kickels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kojuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kickels.
Kickels misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kojuro.
Kojuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kickels.
Kojuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Kickels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kickels misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Kojuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kojuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kojuro misses the jab.
Kickels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kojuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kickels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kickels with a hook.
Kickels punishes Kojuro's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kickels misses the target.
Kojuro avoids the body shot from Kickels.
Kickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Kojuro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kickels avoids it.
Kickels misses with a body shot
and Kojuro counters with a straight right hand.
Kon Kojuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kickels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kojuro lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dicki Kickels.
Well Kickels 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 Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dicki Kickels!
Dicki Kickels 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:
GDL 103: Killer Jr VS Tits
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smirnov stays in close to Kickels's body and controls the position.
Smirnov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Kickels keeps moving.
Kickels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smirnov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kickels wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
Kickels has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Finland's Finest MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Smirnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kickels looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Smirnov has gone for a leg lock! Kickels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smirnov's guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smirnov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Smirnov looking for a guillotine here but Kickels defends easily.
Kickels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smirnov wants to sweep here but Kickels controlling him for the moment.
Kickels looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kickels trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Kickels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smirnov pulls Kickels in close to prevent any damage.
Kickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smirnov is trying to keep Kickels in close.
Kickels stopping the sweep attempt from Smirnov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Smirnov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smirnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kickels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Smirnov is working for a kimura but Kickels is defending it quite comfortably.
Kickels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kickels is still trying to improve position.
Kickels is trying to control but can't.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Kickels is defending well.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kickels keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kickels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smirnov is working away from the top position though.
Smirnov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kickels trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kickels is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Smirnov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickels did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.
Kickels kicks off Smirnov and gets to his feet.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kickels.
Kickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickels did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickels trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kickels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov looking to sit in guard and control but Kickels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smirnov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kickels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kickels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kickels wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving. #T1#
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Kickels tries to pass. #SUB#
Smirnov working for a triangle but Kickels defends it easily.
Smirnov is pulling down on Kickels's head. It's preventing any offense from Kickels, at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smirnov controls Kickels momentarily but Kickels frees himself.
Kickels trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Smirnov controls Kickels momentarily but Kickels frees himself.
Smirnov pulls Kickels in to control the position.
Smirnov continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Smirnov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kickels is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kickels avoid being mounted?#T3#
Kickels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kickels is staying active underneath Smirnov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smirnov thows a huge punch but Kickels dodges it nicely.
Kickels wants to get back to full guard.
Smirnov works his way into side control.
Kickels is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kickels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smirnov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kickels is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Kickels is working away.
Smirnov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Kickels is working from the bottom.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kickels can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Smirnov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kickels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smirnov but great work by Kickels.
Kickels is looking to take a break and control but Smirnov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov wants to control but Kickels postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dusan Smirnov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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##TD#
Smirnov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smirnov showed some decent athleticism there.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kickels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kickels moves into full guard.
Kickels controlling Smirnov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Kickels is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
#T1#
Kickels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Smirnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kickels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Smirnov looking to score a takedown here. Kickels is defending well but Smirnov drives through and ends up in Kickels's guard.
Smirnov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kickels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smirnov's guard. #REVB#
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Kickels tries to pass. #T2#
Smirnov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smirnov trying to control the position here.
Kickels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smirnov wants to stand up but Kickels is controlling him.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smirnov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kickels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Smirnov pulls Kickels in close to prevent any damage.
Smirnov trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kickels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickels lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickels did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.
Smirnov is thwarting Kickels's attempts to control the position.
Smirnov controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Smirnov is looking for a kimura but Kickels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smirnov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Smirnov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kickels could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smirnov has cracked it and Kickels is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smirnov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dusan Smirnov!
Dusan Smirnov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GDL 97: Pushkin VS Medik
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Kickels jabs at Hunt's body.
Kickels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kickels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Kickels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Kickels counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kickels does it's job there.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickels moves away.
Kickels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kickels connects with a jab.
A jab from Kickels does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Kickels. Beautiful body shot.
Kickels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kickels avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Kickels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keith Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kickels lands with a good body shot.
Kickels scores with a hook.#T1#
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Kickels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kickels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt tries to move into range but Kickels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dicki Kickels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kickels scores with a one two! Hunt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kickels digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Kickels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kickels is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickels throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt throws a right hand that Kickels ducks under and follows up with a left that Kickels also avoids with ease.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Kickels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dicki Kickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Hunt.
Kickels lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kickels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Kickels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt swings for the body but Kickels moves out of range.
Kickels throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kickels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Kickels.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Kickels misses #TD2#
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown. Kickels fights it but they end up in guard.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kickels is keeping the position for now.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kickels looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt winds up and cracks Kickels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kickels wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt is thwarting Kickels's attempts to control the position.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Kickels's hands, connecting with Kickels's forehead.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kickels trying to control here.
#T4#
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kickels is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throwing shots but Kickels is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dicki Kickels 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#
Kickels jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Kickels saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kickels to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Kickels lands with a right hand.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Kickels counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kickels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kickels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kickels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Kickels connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Kickels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kickels digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Kickels counters with a straight right hand.
Kickels scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kickels lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickels moves away.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Kickels circles away easily
and Kickels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kickels 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.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Kickels lands with a nice combination. Hunt backs away looking to recover.
Kickels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Kickels counters with a left to the body.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kickels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kickels.#T2#
Hunt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kickels.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickels digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Kickels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt throws a low kick but Kickels moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kickels, as that shot connected.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kickels rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunt throws a hook but Kickels blocks it.
Kickels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kickels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Dicki Kickels is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt misses with a body shot
letting Kickels counter with a right hand.
Hunt takes a swing at Kickels's ribcage but misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Kickels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kickels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt misses the jab.#T3#
Hunt takes a swing at Kickels's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Kickels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Kickels moves away and avoids it.
Kickels is looking to counter punch.
Kickels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kickels connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.#TD2#
Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kickels on his heels. He'll look to pass Kickels's guard now, I'm sure.
Kickels is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Kickels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. #REVR#
Hunt controls Kickels momentarily but Kickels frees himself.
Hunt is controlling Kickels's posture.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Kickels wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dicki Kickels dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kickels jabs at Hunt's body.
Kickels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Kickels.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Kickels.
Kickels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Kickels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kickels, as that shot connected.
Hunt throws a hook but Kickels avoids it easily.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kickels throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickels blocks a leg kick.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Kickels counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Kickels counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Kickels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kickels lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kickels is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kickels tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kickels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kickels lands a head shot.
Kickels lands a nice looking body shot.
Kickels cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt takes one on the button.#T2#
Kickels feints a jab promting Hunt to slip. Kickels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hunt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Kickels counters with a nice uppercut.
Kickels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kickels lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Kickels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dicki Kickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Hunt.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickels did well to prevent Hunt getting side control.
Dicki Kickels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kickels wants to control the action here but instead Hunt manages to pass to full mount!
Hunt landing punches.
Hunt landing punches.
Kickels sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kickels is looking to improve his position.
Keith Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Kickels won't allow it.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Keith Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt is thwarting Kickels's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Hunt.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kickels trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kickels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunt is nestled in close to Kickels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kickels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kickels regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hunt.
Kickels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dicki Kickels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kickels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dicki Kickels! |
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Event:
GDL 91: Silva VS Scott
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Love Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kickels tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Love Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Love Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kickels swivels and escapes.
Love Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kickels.#TD#
Love Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kickels looking for a sweep. Not yet Kickels, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kickels is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Love Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kickels trying to control but Love Jr is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Love Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kickels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Love Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Love Jr is keeping the position for now.
Kickels throws an elbow that misses. Love Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kickels's guard. Nice move by Love Jr!#REVR#
Kickels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Love Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB#
Love Jr has an active guard here but Kickels has managed to pass into half guard.
Kickels trying to control from half guard but Love Jr is working away.
Kickels is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Love Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Love Jr, not yet.
Love Jr keeping moving, preventing Kickels from controlling successfully.
Kickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Kickels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Love Jr is not content to let Kickels control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kickels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Love Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Love Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kickels is just content to waste time from the top position. Love Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kickels looking to sit in guard and control but Love Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kickels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Kickels looking for a sweep. Not yet Kickels, not yet.
Kickels is trying to keep Love Jr in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love Jr is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Love Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Love Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Love Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kickels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kickels tests Love Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dicki Kickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Love Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Love Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kickels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Love Jr is keeping busy.
Kickels wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Love Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Love Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jake Love Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kickels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kickels connects with a body shot that sends Love Jr's belly button to the back.#CL#
Love Jr moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Love Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickels has him pressed against the cage.
Kickels wants to stall.
Kickels avoiding damage.
Kickels gets through Love Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Love Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kickels has the dominant position.
Love Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Kickels.
Love Jr wants to break free but Kickels has control.
#T2#
Kickels is trying to maintain a safe position but Love Jr gets an underhook and turns Kickels into the cage.
Kickels scores with a hook to the body.
Love Jr wants to break free but Kickels has control.
Kickels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Love Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickels has him pressed against the cage.
Love Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kickels has the dominant position.
Kickels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Love Jr is keeping busy.
Love Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love Jr backwards.
Love Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kickels wants to stall.
Kickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Love Jr backwards. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kickels gets through Love Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kickels scores with a shot to the side of Love Jr's head.
Kickels misses with a punch to the body.
Kickels tries a body shot but Love Jr blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kickels.
Love Jr is trying to drag Kickels to the mat but Kickels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Love Jr takes a shot to the head.
Kickels taking a breather.
Love Jr has had enough of the clinch but Kickels keeps him there for the moment.
Love Jr blocks an elbow strike from Kickels.
Dicki Kickels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Kickels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kickels presses Love Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kickels trying to control the position but instead, Love Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kickels into the cage.
Kickels looking to slow down the pace here.
Kickels lands a right hand.
Kickels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Love Jr's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickels works on Love Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Love Jr has had enough of the clinch but Kickels keeps him there for the moment.
Kickels lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dicki Kickels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Love Jr.
Kickels lands with a nice body punch.
Love Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kickels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kickels throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Love Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Love Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Kickels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kickels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Love Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kickels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Love Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Love Jr keeping moving, preventing Kickels from controlling successfully.
Kickels tries to free his leg and advance position but Love Jr is retaining full guard.
Love Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kickels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love Jr keeps working.
Love Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Kickels is just content to waste time from the top position. Love Jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Love Jr keeping moving, preventing Kickels from controlling successfully.
Love Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Love Jr is trying to control the position but Kickels postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Love Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kickels scores with a jab.
Dicki Kickels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kickels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kickels throws a head kick that misses.
Kickels works over Love Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Kickels dips to his left and cracks Love Jr with an uppercut!
Love Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kickels.
Kickels punishes Love Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Kickels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kickels throws a nice looking combination but Love Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kickels throws a leg kick #TD#
and Love Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kickels's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love Jr is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kickels is trying to keep Love Jr in close.
Love Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kickels is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love Jr preventing the sweep.
Love Jr postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dicki Kickels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kickels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dicki Kickels! |
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Event:
TFI 1
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kiatpatarphan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kickels.
Kiatpatarphan lands a lovely overhand right.
Kiatpatarphan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kickels.
Kiatpatarphan ducks under a wild hook from Kickels.
Kiatpatarphan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kickels missing with a left hand there. Kiatpatarphan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kickels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kiatpatarphan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kickels misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiatpatarphan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickels throws a nice looking combination but Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiatpatarphan connects with a right hand. Kickels shakes it off.#ROC2#Kickels is rocked!
Kickels leaves his chin hanging out and Kiatpatarphan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kickels crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aranchai Kiatpatarphan! |
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