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Event:
OFK 95 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Neer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lends looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lends looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lends loses concentration momentarily and Neer pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Lends crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Neer finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Neer! |
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Event:
OFK 89 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Lends gets caught flat footed, as Bunyan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lends looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bunyan stands and throws Lends's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've been hearing that Bunyan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Bunyan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lends is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Bunyan !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paul Bunyan waved his t-shirt featuring Knock Out Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
OFK 78 - Lancaster Vs Copeland
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Lends shoots in for a double leg but Bragger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bragger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lends shoots in for a takedown but Bragger shows good takedown defense.
Lends swings for the body but Bragger moves out of range.
Lends is breathing heavily.
Bragger doesn't manage to clinch there - Lends circles away.
Lends throws a head kick that misses.
Lends shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bragger pinned against the cage. Bragger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Lends. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragger throws a hook but Lends avoids it easily.
Bragger moves in looking to clinch but Lends pushes him off.
Lends looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bragger fails with the takedown.#T1#
Bragger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Lends thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Bragger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bragger is trying to work for a kimura but Lends is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragger trying to control the pace.
Lends is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Bragger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lends definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, if Bragger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Bragger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lends has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bragger controlling the pace. #T3#
Lends trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bragger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bragger keeps the fight on the outside.
Bragger with the counter takedown but Lends avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bragger.#TD2#
Bragger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lends is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bragger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bragger's back!
Lends not allowing Bragger to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lends working for a choke but Bragger is defending well. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bragger looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lends.
Bragger wants to control his opponent's hands but Lends gets his hands free.
Bragger is trying to get back to his feet but Lends has full control of the position and if anything, Bragger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've been informed that Bragger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bragger is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lends's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zonor Bragger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bragger misses with a head kick.
Lends swats away the attempt to clinch by Bragger.
Bragger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Bragger blocks the leg kick.
Bragger misses with the combination.
Lends displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bragger throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragger throws a body punch but Lends moves out of range.
Bragger moves in looking to clinch but Lends pushes him off.
Bragger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lends manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Lends throws a counter high kick but Bragger was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Lends as Bragger shoots in.#TD2#
Bragger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lends to the mat! Lends manages to get full guard.
Bragger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Lends is working an open guard so Bragger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bragger shoots in but no luck this time.
Josh Lends has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zonor Bragger.
Bragger shoots in for a double leg but Lends sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bragger throws a head kick but Lends moves out of range.
Lends is looking for a counter combo.
Bragger looks to land a combination but Lends avoids it well.
Lends tries to clinch but Bragger moves out of range. #TD2#
Lends tries to sprawl but Bragger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Bragger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Josh Lends is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lends stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lends wants it to stay on the feet.
Bragger shoots for a takedown but Lends saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bragger tries to clinch but Lends moves out of range.
Lends shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bragger defends it nicely.
Zonor Bragger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bragger throws a head kick but Lends moves out of range.
Lends is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bragger.
Bragger misses with a double jab.
Lends is looking to clinch but Bragger is avoiding it.
Bragger tries to clinch up but Lends circles away and keeps his distance.
Lends tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bragger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Lends fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bragger fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Bragger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lends sprawls well initially but Bragger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lends keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Bragger decides to return to a standing position.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Bragger throws a sloppy head kick and Lends moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Bragger drives through with a takedown into Lends's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zonor Bragger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lends wants to sweep but no luck.
Bragger wants to pass the guard but Lends is keeping the position.
Bragger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lends. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Bragger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bragger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bragger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lends swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bragger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bragger is stalling in the full guard. #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.
Zonor Bragger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lends's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bragger shoots for a double leg takedown but Lends sprawls well. He's pushed Bragger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Lends gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bragger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lends is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #ROC2#Lends is rocked!
Oh Lends is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Bragger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lends uses from the top position.
Bragger 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.#SUB2#
Bragger looking for a guillotine here but Lends defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bragger is looking for a triangle but Lends pushes his legs off easily.
Bragger seems keen to control Lends's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bragger can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Bragger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lends gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bragger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lends's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lends working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bragger stands and throws Lends's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bragger tries for a kimura but Lends is defending well.
Bragger scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Bragger cracks Lends with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bragger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lends is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bragger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zonor Bragger! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Owens closes the distance and clinches up with Lends, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes Lends against the cage but Lends circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Lends was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Owens.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lends throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Lends lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lends tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Owens swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Owens rushes Lends and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Owens.
Owens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lends walks away with a smile on his face. Owens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Owens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lends as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Lends was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Josh Lends has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Owens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lends has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lends gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owens.
#BC2#
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Lends throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lends.
Owens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Owens manages to break the clinch.
Lends misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lends looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.
Lends moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOwens.#CL2#
Owens clinches up with Lends and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Owens stuffs the takedown attempt from Lends. Lends gets slowly back to his feet.
Owens stuffs the takedown.
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lends defends well and Owens ends up having to push Lends into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lends shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owens defends it nicely.
Lends is breathing heavily.
Owens keeps Lends at a distance using the push kick.
Lends shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Lends keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Lends, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Owens gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Owens jumps guard and drags Lends to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Owens has Lends pulled in close to control his posture.
Lends preventing the sweep.
Owens controlling Lends's posture.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lends is one step ahead there. #T4#
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lends manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Owens is working Lends over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lends keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lends can't keep his opponent in guard - Owens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Owens 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##CL2#
Owens has closed the distance and engaged Lends in a clinch.
Owens stops a takedown attempt from Lends.
Lends can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lends pushes Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Owens stalling against the cage.
Lends lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lends is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lends looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1##CL#
Lends has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Owens manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Lends misses.
Owens tries to clinch there but Lends circles away.
#CL#
Lends moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
Lends tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Owens smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Lends. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lends shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Lends keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Lends stuffs the takedown attempt from Owens. Owens gets slowly back to his feet.
Lends shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Owens wants a takedown but no success here.
Owens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Owens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lends prevents it.
#T3#
Owens jumps guard but Lends turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lends pushes Owens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lends stops a takedown attempt from Owens.
Owens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lends just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lends pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Owens has Lends up against the cage in a clinch.
Owens goes for a takedown attempt but Lends pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Lends fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Owens scores with a three punch combo!
Josh Lends is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lends's waist but Lends gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
Lends looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lends is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Lends circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Lends clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lends escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lends shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owens sprawls well. Owens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lends gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Lends gets a clinch.
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 Josh Lends 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lends tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Lends clinches up against the cage.
Owens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lends fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lends shoots in but Owens avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Lends darts in and clinches Owens up against the cage.
Lends has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Owens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Owens is trying to pull guard but Lends has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lends tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens looks to land a body kick but Lends moved away.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lends's waist but Lends gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
Josh Lends has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Owens.#T1#
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lends tries to avoid it but Owens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lends to the ground. Lends escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lends feinted with a counter takedown.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Lends has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owens jumps guard but Lends turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Lends breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
Lends fails with the takedown.
Owens throws a counter combo.#T2#
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Lends shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side.
Lends shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owens sprawls well. Owens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lends gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Owens rushes Lends and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Owens pulls guard. #SUB#
Lends postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Owens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lends, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Lends keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Owens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Owens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as Owens stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Owens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lends knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lends tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Owens stands up and beckons Lends to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lends misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Owens takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Owens 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Owens! |
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