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Event:
Bellicose 134
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Lunak.#CUT2#It looks like Toppo Damorning has been cut.
Lunak and Damorning are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Lunak throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Damorning into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Lunak knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Libor Lunak! |
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Event:
Bellicose 118
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Damorning looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Damorning shoots in for a double leg but Mihaljevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mihaljevic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Toppo Damorning has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mihaljevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaljevic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Damorning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mihaljevic sprawls well. Mihaljevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damorning gets slowly back to his feet.
Mihaljevic feints a jab promting Damorning to slip. Mihaljevic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Damorning slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaljevic scores with a jab. Damorning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Damorning on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihaljevic. Mihaljevic obviously looking to wear him down.
Mihaljevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihaljevic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mihaljevic scores with a jab. Damorning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mihaljevic stuffs the takedown attempt from Damorning. Damorning gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toppo Damorning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Mihaljevic has closed the distance and engaged Damorning in a clinch.
Mihaljevic scores with a shot to the side of Damorning's head.
Mihaljevic prevents Damorning from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaljevic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Damorning's hands.
Mihaljevic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Damorning has time to react.
Damorning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mihaljevic defends it nicely.
Mihaljevic lands with a nice combination. Damorning backs away looking to recover.
Damorning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mihaljevic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Damorning as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damorning. #T2#
A left lands for Mihaljevic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaljevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Toppo Damorning's cut is getting worse.
Mihaljevic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Damorning.
Mihaljevic closes the distance and clinches up with Damorning, looking for a takedown. Mihaljevic pushes Damorning against the cage but Damorning circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Damorning tries to counter with a takedown but Mihaljevic is quick to defend against it.
Mihaljevic scores with a jab. Damorning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damorning or perhaps it was just good defense by Mihaljevic, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaljevic! But no joy.
Mihaljevic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mihaljevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Damorning takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mihaljevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mihaljevic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mihaljevic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Mihaljevic lands a lovely overhand right.
Mihaljevic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damorning swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihaljevic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mihaljevic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damorning momentarily.
Damorning shoots in for a takedown but Mihaljevic shows good takedown defense.
Mihaljevic lunges at Damorning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Damorning's hand.
Mihaljevic connects with a crisp jab.
Mihaljevic lands a body shot.
Mihaljevic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#Toppo Damorning's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice shot lands for Mihaljevic.
Damorning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damorning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mihaljevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Damorning off the cage and back into range.
Mihaljevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Damorning drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mihaljevic sprawls and moves away.
That kick from Mihaljevic tenderised Damorning's leg. Damorning is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mihaljevic lands a slapping body shot.
Mihaljevic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damorning momentarily.
#T4#
Damorning looks for a takedown but Mihaljevic sprawls well.
It seemed like Mihaljevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mihaljevic cracks Damorning with a good jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mihaljevic!
Mihaljevic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mihaljevic duly obliges. #CUT2#Jeez, Toppo Damorning's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mihaljevic with a nice cross.#ROC2#Damorning is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toppo Damorning's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vedran Mihaljevic!
Vedran Mihaljevic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Bellicose 99
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Damorning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Damorning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Toppo Damorning has been cut.
Jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damorning.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Damorning shoots and misses
and Damorning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damorning walks into a left hand.
Rozhkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rozhkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Damorning fails to land the takedown.
Rozhkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toppo Damorning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damorning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rozhkov circles away.
Damorning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damorning shoots and misses
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Damorning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damorning on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Damorning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rozhkov's waist but Rozhkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damorning off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Rozhkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Rozhkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damorning is breathing heavily.
Rozhkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozhkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damorning.
Rozhkov digs a good hook to Damorning's body.
Rozhkov scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Toppo Damorning's cut is getting worse.
Rozhkov lands with a right hand.
Damorning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damorning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2#
Rozhkov lands a big shot that drops Damorning! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#Damorning is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozhkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Damorning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rozhkov gets to his feet and stands over Damorning, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Damorning felt that one! Rozhkov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Damorning from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDFC 34:Ahola vs Routure
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Damorning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orcarm as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Orcarm pushes Damorning up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Orcarm has Damorning pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orcarm pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Damorning tumbling to the mat - Orcarm dives into Damorning's guard.
Orcarm chips away with some ground and pound.
Damorning managing to control the position.
Orcarm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Damorning pushes a forearm under Orcarm's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Orcarm is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toppo Damorning!
During a confident post fight interview, Toppo Damorning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CDFC 27: Havoc vs Taylor
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Henriksen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damorning. #TD2#
Henriksen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damorning controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henriksen 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#
Henriksen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Damorning is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henriksen, into his guard. #REVR#
Henriksen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damorning is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Damorning drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Damorning as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Henriksen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Damorning! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Toppo Damorning!
Our winner, Toppo Damorning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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:
CDFC 15: Zeigler vs Tarver
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damorning's elbow.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarsson letting Damorning take a breather here.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Damorning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Ragnarsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Damorning tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ragnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ragnarsson throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsson. #CUT#It looks like Toppo Damorning has been cut.
Damorning takes an elbow to the forehead.
Damorning avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Damorning controls his hands.
#T1#
Ragnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Damorning.
Damorning blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Damorning avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Damorning controls his hands.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Toppo Damorning's cut even more.
Damorning tries to pull guard but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
Ragnarsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Damorning tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ragnarsson smiles and moves away.
Olaf Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toppo Damorning.#CL#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Toppo Damorning's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnarsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Damorning leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toppo Damorning's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olaf Ragnarsson!
Olaf Ragnarsson 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:
CDFC 9:NY Palo vs Tarver
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Ableman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damorning steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ableman.
Benny Ableman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ableman tries to sprawl but Damorning drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Damorning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ableman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Damorning wants to work for an arm triangle but Ableman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ableman tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Damorning manages to move to mount!
Damorning won't let Ableman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Damorning is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ableman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Damorning looking to secure an arm triangle but Ableman defends it well.
Ableman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ableman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ableman wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Damorning looking to secure an arm triangle but Ableman defends it well. #SUB2#
Damorning working for a guillotine from mount but Ableman is in no mood to give up.
Ableman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA (Public Gym) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Damorning wants to finish this one by submission but Ableman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Damorning.
Damorning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ableman is looking to escape. #T2#
Ableman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Damorning stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ableman throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Damorning counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Damorning controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Damorning thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damorning trying to control but Ableman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Damorning wants to pass the guard but Ableman is keeping the position.
Ableman keeping moving, preventing Damorning from controlling successfully.
Damorning prevents Ableman from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Damorning 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. Damorning seems to have locked his on tight now - Ableman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Damorning, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Toppo Damorning!
A relieved looking Toppo Damorning thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CDFC 3: Burnett vs Cappone
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Damorning missing with a left hand there. Vanhatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanhatalo lands a body shot.
Vanhatalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Damorning. Damorning gets slowly back to his feet.
Damorning misses with a takedown
and Vanhatalo counters with a nice body shot.
Vanhatalo connects with a body shot that sends Damorning's belly button to the back.
Damorning gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vanhatalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toppo Damorning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damorning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vanhatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhatalo lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Toppo Damorning has been cut.
Damorning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Damorning or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanhatalo, which made it look bad.
Heino Vanhatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vanhatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Damorning shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vanhatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Damorning on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vanhatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damorning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanhatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vanhatalo, as that shot connected.
Damorning has a takedown stuffed.
Damorning is breathing heavily.
Vanhatalo with a nice cross.#CUT2#Toppo Damorning's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Vanhatalo scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Vanhatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanhatalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Damorning rather than just go for the knockout.
Vanhatalo scores with a nice strike.
Vanhatalo's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vanhatalo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Damorning throws a leg kick that is checked
and Damorning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanhatalo connects with a looping right hand.
Vanhatalo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Damorning had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Damorning drops his hands momentarily and Vanhatalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#Toppo Damorning's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Damorning looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vanhatalo scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Vanhatalo lands a big uppercut and Damorning crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Damorning looks OK. Vanhatalo waves Damorning back to his feet!#ROC2#Damorning is rocked!
Damorning tries for a takedown but Vanhatalo circles away easily
and Vanhatalo scores with a counter punch that sends Damorning to the canvas! Vanhatalo smells blood - he's punishing Damorning with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Damorning has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heino Vanhatalo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Damorning tries to clinch but Fisticuff moves out of range. #TD#
Damorning closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fisticuff explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fisticuff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Damorning swivels and escapes.
Damorning appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Damorning keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisticuff looks for a takedown but Damorning sprawls well.
Toppo Damorning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Fisticuff.
Fisticuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Damorning attempts a counter takedown but Fisticuff avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Damorning shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fisticuff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Damorning preventing the sweep.
Fisticuff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Damorning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Damorning drops back looking for a leg! Fisticuff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fisticuff manages to kick Damorning off! Damorning jumps back into Fisticuff's guard. #T1#
Damorning is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Damorning trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisticuff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisticuff wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisticuff keeping full guard, as Damorning tries to pass.
Damorning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Damorning thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Damorning drops back looking for a leg! Fisticuff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fisticuff manages to kick Damorning off! Damorning jumps back into Fisticuff's guard. #SUB2#
Fisticuff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Damorning passes into half guard.
Damorning has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Damorning has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Fisticuff is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toppo Damorning!
A victorious Toppo Damorning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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