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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Omelchenko misses its intended target.
Wells bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Omelchenko's head.
Wells plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Omelchenko throws a hook but Wells avoids it easily.
Wells throws a lazy head kick
letting Omelchenko counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Wells has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Omelchenko misses the target.
Omelchenko misses with an uppercut.
Wells misses with a combination
and Wells takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wells misses with a head kick.
Kenny Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omelchenko throws a hook to the side of Wells's head but Wells sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Omelchenko lands a left and a right that send Wells crashing to the mat, dazed. Omelchenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Wells is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wells misses with a kick to the body
and Omelchenko counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Omelchenko! |
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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 4
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1#
The Soldier Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Omelchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Omelchenko looks to land a left hand but The Soldier Bear moved out of range nicely.
The Soldier Bear takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
The Soldier Bear rushes Omelchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Soldier Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
The Soldier Bear breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by The Soldier Bear. #T1#
A cross from Omelchenko lands.
The Soldier Bear fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Omelchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Artur Omelchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wojtek The Soldier Bear.
Omelchenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wojtek The Soldier Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omelchenko moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Wojtek The Soldier Bear has been cut.#KD#
Omelchenko drops The Soldier Bear with a beautiful combination! The Soldier Bear stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Omelchenko is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Soldier Bear avoids the body shot from Omelchenko.
The Soldier Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Omelchenko counters with a nice right hand that sends The Soldier Bear toppling to the canvas! The Soldier Bear scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Omelchenko finish him?!
Omelchenko knocks out The Soldier Bear with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Omelchenko before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Omelchenko picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Omelchenko! |
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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 3
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Omelchenko in a clinch.
Omelchenko stalls. #TD2#
Killer jumps guard and drags Omelchenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Killer looking for a guillotine here but Omelchenko defends easily.
#SUB2#
Killer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Killer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Omelchenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killer wants to stand but Omelchenko is controlling the position. #ES2#
Killer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Killer is trying to pull guard but Omelchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Omelchenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Killer manages to pull guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Omelchenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Killer has his foot on Omelchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omelchenko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Omelchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Killer is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Omelchenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killer on the ground.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omelchenko is keeping the position for now.
Killer throws a big right hand that misses.
Omelchenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omelchenko tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Killer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omelchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur Omelchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Person Killer.
Killer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omelchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killer somewhat.
Omelchenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Killer instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killer tries to pull guard but Omelchenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Person Killer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Killer staying out of range there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killer throws an elbow that misses.
Killer has Omelchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Omelchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Omelchenko is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Omelchenko has his back to the cage.
Omelchenko letting Killer take a breather here.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omelchenko.
#BC2#
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Killer shoots and misses
and Omelchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Omelchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Killer has his takedown stuffed
and Omelchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur Omelchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Person Killer.#CL2#
Killer drives through and clinches with Omelchenko against the cage.
#BC2#
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer misses with a takedown
and Omelchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Omelchenko connects with a body shot.
Omelchenko misses the jab.
Killer wants to counter the offense by Omelchenko and move into the clinch position.
Artur Omelchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Omelchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Killer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omelchenko defends well and Killer ends up having to push Omelchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omelchenko's waist but Omelchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Person Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Omelchenko coming out on top.
Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omelchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Person Killer has been cut.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Omelchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer wants to clinch.
It looked like Omelchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Omelchenko throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt
and Omelchenko counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Omelchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Artur Omelchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt
and Omelchenko counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Killer with that takedown attempt.
Omelchenko throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omelchenko scores with a jab to the head.
Killer defending well as Omelchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Killer shoots and misses
and Omelchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer defending well as Omelchenko loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Omelchenko throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Omelchenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omelchenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Omelchenko looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Killer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omelchenko.
Omelchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Omelchenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killer doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Killer.
Killer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Killer misses with a takedown
and Omelchenko counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omelchenko's waist but Omelchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Omelchenko missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Omelchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Person Killer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omelchenko's waist but Omelchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Omelchenko misses its target.
Person Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omelchenko.
Killer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Omelchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omelchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omelchenko misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Omelchenko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Killer gets control of Omelchenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killer pulls Omelchenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Omelchenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Killer is trying to control the position but Omelchenko postures up. #SUB2#
Killer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Killer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Omelchenko tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Omelchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Omelchenko misses.
Killer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Killer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Killer showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Omelchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Omelchenko wants to get back to full guard but Killer has passed into side control.
Omelchenko parries the strikes from Killer easily there. Killer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Omelchenko to escape.
Omelchenko tries to buck Killer off but Killer is having none of it.
Killer happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Killer working away.#SU2#
Killer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Omelchenko to his feet.
Omelchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omelchenko's waist but Omelchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Artur Omelchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Person Killer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killer slips a straight right by Omelchenko.
Killer wants to counter the offense by Omelchenko and move into the clinch position.
No luck for Killer with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Person Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killer 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Person Killer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Love fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Love rushes Omelchenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omelchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Love gets an underhook and turns Omelchenko into the cage.#TD2#
Love has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Omelchenko is trying to keep an underhook but Love manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Love seems content to control.#SUB2#
Omelchenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Love.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko is not content to let Love control the position.#T1#
Omelchenko is looking to escape.
Omelchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Love.
Omelchenko tries to roll over but Love keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Love seems to be working for a kimura but Omelchenko defends the submission attempt.
Love is looking to take a break and control but Omelchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Omelchenko trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Love is looking for a kimura but Omelchenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Love to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Love is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omelchenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Love prevents Omelchenko from improving his position.
Love thows a huge punch but Omelchenko dodges it nicely.
#T3##SUB2#
Love is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Omelchenko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Love has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Love prevents Omelchenko from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Omelchenko is controlling Love's trapped leg to prevent Love from advancing to side control.
Omelchenko trying to control but Love postures up.
Omelchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omelchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Love dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Omelchenko throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Love gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Love tries to score a body lock takedown but Omelchenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Love effectively controlling the action here.
Love has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omelchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko prevents a body shot from Love. #BC2#
Love breaks from the clinch.
Omelchenko staying out of range there.#T1#
Omelchenko looks to land a left hand but Love moved out of range nicely.
Trevor Love is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Love moves into the clinch successfully.
Love drops down looking for an ankle pick but Omelchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Artur Omelchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Love.
Love shoots and misses
and Omelchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Love staying out of range there.
Love takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Trevor Love has been cut.
Omelchenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Love should have avoided that one.
Omelchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Omelchenko gets tackled into the cage by Love. Love maintains the clinch.
Love is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Omelchenko has Love pushed against the cage.#T2#
Omelchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Omelchenko stops a takedown attempt from Love.
#TD2#
Love pulls guard effortlessly.
Omelchenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Love looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Omelchenko is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Omelchenko continues to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Omelchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Love throws a hook to the side of Omelchenko's head but Omelchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omelchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Love.
Artur Omelchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Omelchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Love's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Omelchenko looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Love dives in for a single leg takedown but Omelchenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omelchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Love drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Omelchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Love gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Omelchenko is trying to stall.
Omelchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omelchenko is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Love tries to pull guard but Omelchenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Love drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Love drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Artur Omelchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Love.
Love keeps control of Omelchenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
Love jumps guard but Omelchenko stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omelchenko looking to stall.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Love wants a takedown.
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Omelchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Omelchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Love scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Omelchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Omelchenko is trying to stand back up but Love is controlling him
#SUB2#
Love is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omelchenko defends it well. #T3#
Omelchenko tries to get to full guard but Love has control of the leg.
Omelchenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omelchenko.
Love tries to free his leg and advance position but Omelchenko is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Love drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Love jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Omelchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Omelchenko, not yet.
Love trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Omelchenko. Beautiful body shot.
Omelchenko scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Omelchenko - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Omelchenko as Love shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omelchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Omelchenko looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Love with the counter takedown but Omelchenko avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Omelchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Omelchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Omelchenko!
Trevor Love spoke after the fight, saying 'I almost had him, I'll work on my game, and next time I will be better then ever.'. |
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