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Event:
CDFC 34:Ahola vs Routure
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
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Johnson gets caught napping as Omega dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Omega tries to pass.
Omega won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Omega showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Omega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Omega tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Omega keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Omega drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Omega seems to have locked his on tight now - Johnson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Omega, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kenny Omega!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kenny Omega made sure he mentioned Nutritional Shaved Ice, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CDFC 27: Havoc vs Taylor
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Orcarm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Orcarm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omega was covering up waiting for the punch and Orcarm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Omega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orcarm landing some decent shots from guard.
Orcarm trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omega's head.
Orcarm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Omega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orcarm defends well.#SUB#
Omega has his foot on Orcarm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orcarm works his way back into a safe position though.
Orcarm lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orcarm throwing strikes from guard but Omega blocks nicely. #SUB#
Omega looking for a guillotine here but Orcarm defends easily.
Omega 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.#SUB#
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Omega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orcarm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orcarm works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Orcarm stays in close to Omega's body and controls the position.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Omega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Orcarm looking to pass the guard.
Omega pulls Orcarm in close to prevent any damage.
Orcarm preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orcarm looking to sit in guard and control but Omega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Orcarm looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orcarm is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB#
Omega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Omega is looking for a triangle but Orcarm pushes his legs off easily.
Omega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orcarm postures up and lands a big shot to Omega's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orcarm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Omega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orcarm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orcarm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murfum Orcarm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Orcarm as Omega shoots in.
As Omega backs off Orcarm throws a huge counter combo but Omega manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Orcarm on that attempt.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orcarm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omega.
Murfum Orcarm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orcarm stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Orcarm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orcarm lands in his opponent's guard.
Orcarm works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Omega working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orcarm has passed into half guard!
Omega tries to get to full guard but Orcarm has control of the leg. #T1#
Orcarm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omega keeps working.
Omega is looking for a sweep. Orcarm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orcarm connects with a nice short shot to Omega's temple.
Orcarm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orcarm working over Omega with some ground and pound. Omega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murfum Orcarm has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Orcarm working Omega over with strikes.
Orcarm lands strikes from half guard.
Orcarm is nestled in close to Omega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orcarm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orcarm lands a big elbow - Omega is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Orcarm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murfum Orcarm!
Murfum Orcarm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kenny Omega spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll chalk this loss up to my hectic schedule.....I'll be back'. |
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Event:
CDFC 19: Valle vs Tarver
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Damorning tries to sprawl but Omega drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Omega wants to work for an arm triangle but Damorning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES#
Damorning kicks Omega off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Omega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Damorning's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Damorning is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Damorning is defending against the submission attempts here by Omega.
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!#SUB2#
Omega wants to work for an arm triangle but Damorning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Omega is looking to take a break and control but Damorning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damorning trying to hold on to Omega's head to control him but Omega postures up.
#SUB2#
Damorning is defending against the submission attempts here by Omega.
#SUB#
Damorning looking for submissions off his back.
Damorning tries to get to full guard but Omega has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Omega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Omega is pressing down on Damorning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damorning is holding on for now.
Omega works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Omega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Omega is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Damorning to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Damorning shrugs it off.
Damorning is squirming around, avoiding Omega's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Omega is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Damorning is looking to get to half guard.
Damorning is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Damorning is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Omega swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Damorning is now in Omega's guard. A big mistake from Omega there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Damorning wants to stand but Omega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Damorning looking to pass the guard.
Omega wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Omega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Damorning defends well.
Damorning trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damorning tries to free his leg and advance position but Omega is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Omega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Omega stuffs the takedown attempt from Damorning. Damorning gets slowly back to his feet.
Damorning looks for a takedown but Omega sprawls well.
Kenny Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Omega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Damorning keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
Omega looking to pass the guard.
Omega keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damorning keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
Omega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Damorning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Omega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Omega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damorning keeps working.
Damorning is trying to control Omega's posture but Omega avoids it. #SUB2#
Omega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kenny Omega has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Omega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damorning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damorning is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Omega wants to control but Damorning is keeping him busy.
Damorning wants to control but Omega postures up.
Damorning tries to improve position but can't.
Omega trying to control the position but Damorning is working away. #SUB2#
Omega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damorning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Omega goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Damorning rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Omega's guard! Nice work there by Damorning!
Omega wants to sweep here but Damorning controlling him for the moment.
Omega is trying to control the position but Damorning postures up.
Omega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Damorning from controlling successfully.
Damorning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damorning won't allow Omega to sweep him here. #T4#
Omega keeping moving, preventing Damorning from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Omega working for a triangle but Damorning defends it easily.
Omega has a closed guard, preventing Damorning from standing up. #SUB2#
Omega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damorning passes Omega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Damorning tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omega defends well and Damorning ends up having to push Omega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Damorning jumps guard but Omega stands there with Damorning around his waist. Damorning gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Omega has hold of one of Damorning's legs. Damorning is fighting the takedown attempt but Omega gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Omega tries to free his leg and advance position but Damorning is retaining full guard.
Omega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Omega trying to control but Damorning is working from the bottom.
Omega advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damorning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omega is working away from the top position though.
Damorning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damorning.
Damorning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Omega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Omega trying to control but Damorning is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Damorning has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Omega should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Damorning has tightened it up now! Omega should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toppo Damorning!
An out of breath Toppo Damorning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kenny Omega spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll chalk this loss up to my hectic schedule.....I'll be back'. |
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Event:
ICE 10: Bhliain Nua
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Catricheo.#TD#
Catricheo feints and as Omega raises his hands in defense, Catricheo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catricheo controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Omega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catricheo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Catricheo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Catricheo throwing strikes from guard but Omega blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catricheo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Catricheo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catricheo has managed to get both his arms back between Omega's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Omega is controlling Catricheo's posture.
Catricheo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catricheo trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Omega looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Catricheo has picked Omega up and slammed him! Omega can't keep hold of the triangle and Catricheo manages to pass to side control!
Omega struggling a bit here.
Omega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Catricheo wants to control but Omega is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The strikes coming from Catricheo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Omega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Catricheo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Omega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Catricheo pulls his head out easily.
Catricheo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Catricheo wants to control but Omega is keeping him busy.
Catricheo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Omega's thigh. Omega counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Catricheo looking to sit in guard and control but Omega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Catricheo keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Catricheo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Omega wants to control from the top but Catricheo keeps moving.
Catricheo 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.
Omega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Catricheo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Catricheo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Omega defending well though.
Omega wants to control but Catricheo is keeping busy.
Catricheo trying to control from half guard but Omega is working away. #SUB#
Catricheo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omega defends it well.
Omega is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evaristo Catricheo 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#
Catricheo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omega's waist but Omega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Catricheo off to one side.
Catricheo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Omega is fending him off so far but Catricheo persists. Nope, Omega circles away and we're back to standing.
Catricheo shoots in looking for a takedown. Omega tries to sprawl out of it but Catricheo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evaristo Catricheo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Catricheo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Omega quickly recovers to half guard.
Omega is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Catricheo is looking for a kimura but Omega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catricheo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Catricheo works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega is trying to control Catricheo's posture but Catricheo avoids it.
Catricheo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Catricheo is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Omega struggling a bit here.
Catricheo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Omega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Omega gets back to half guard.
Omega tries to roll over but Catricheo keeps him under control.
Catricheo wants to free his trapped foot but Omega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catricheo wants to take a breather but Omega is having none of it. #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.
Omega wants to improve his position but Catricheo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Catricheo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Omega can't escape the position.
Catricheo controlling the pace for now.
Omega has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Catricheo's lack of action.
Catricheo is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Evaristo Catricheo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Omega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Catricheo pulls his head out easily.
Catricheo is pressing down on Omega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Omega is holding on for now.
Catricheo is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omega trying to control here.
Omega wants to improve his position but Catricheo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Omega looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Omega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Catricheo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Catricheo from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega is trying to keep Catricheo in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catricheo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Catricheo shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evaristo Catricheo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Catricheo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Omega avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Catricheo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Omega quickly recovers to half guard.
Omega tries to get to full guard but Catricheo has control of the leg.
Catricheo wants to pass the guard but Omega is defending well.
Omega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Omega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Catricheo pulls his head out easily.
Omega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catricheo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Omega looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Omega is trying to maintain the position but Catricheo is very close to passing his half guard.
Catricheo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Catricheo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Omega works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catricheo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenny Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Catricheo trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catricheo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catricheo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Catricheo trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Omega fails with the takedown.
Omega throws a body shot but no joy.
Omega throws a body punch but Catricheo moves out of range.
Catricheo doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Omega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Catricheo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omega trying to control but Catricheo is working from the bottom.
Catricheo controls Omega momentarily but Omega frees himself. #SUB2#
Omega 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. #SUB2#
Omega 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.
Omega trying to control but Catricheo is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omega dives in and grabs Catricheo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Catricheo pushes down on Omega's head and hops out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Catricheo enables Omega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Catricheo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Catricheo looking for a sweep. Not yet Catricheo, not yet.
Omega is stalling in the full guard.
Omega pushes down on Catricheo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Catricheo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Omega moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Catricheo.
Catricheo regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Catricheo 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evaristo Catricheo!
Evaristo Catricheo very nearly forgot to thank Nutritional Shaved Ice amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Kenny Omega had this to say: 'I'll chalk this loss up to my hectic schedule.....I'll be back'. |
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Event:
ICE4: The Statement
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Omega shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Omega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bravo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Omega.
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Omega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Omega is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bravo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Omega postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bravo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Omega, into his guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega 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##T1##SUB2#
Omega is looking for a kimura but Bravo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Omega to get the leverage.
Bravo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Omega seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bravo has recovered full guard.
Omega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Omega passes into half guard.
Omega wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
Omega controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Omega is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bravo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bravo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Omega regains half guard.
Bravo throwing shots but Omega is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Omega looking for submissions off his back.
Omega tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg. #T3#
Omega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Omega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bravo is posturing up here but Omega has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bravo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bravo has to tap! Slick submission there by Omega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Omega! |
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Event:
ICE 1: Halloween Evolution
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Jitmuangnon scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Omega feints and as Jitmuangnon raises his hands in defense, Omega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Omega stays in close to Jitmuangnon's body and controls the position.
Jitmuangnon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jitmuangnon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jitmuangnon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omega on the ground.
Omega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Omega drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Omega as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jitmuangnon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Omega! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kenny Omega! |
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