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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 5:Tarver vs Goff
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1# Ableman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henriksen feinted with a counter takedown.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Henriksen. #SUB# Henriksen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Henriksen 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. Ableman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henriksen asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB# Henriksen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ableman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ableman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB# Henriksen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ableman pushes Henriksen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henriksen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SUB# Henriksen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ableman is trying to buck Henriksen off.#SUB# Henriksen is trying to get an arm triangle but Ableman is defending well. #SUB# Henriksen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Henriksen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ableman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Henriksen swings around for an armbar but Ableman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henriksen's guard.#T2# Ableman preventing the sweep. Ableman wants to get up but he can't break Henriksen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2# Ableman stands up and waves to Henriksen to follow him. Ableman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henriksen tries to counter with a takedown but Ableman is quick to defend against it. Ableman swinging wildly here.
#TD# Henriksen dives in and scores a takedown into Ableman's guard.#SUB# Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ableman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henriksen is one step ahead there. #SUB# 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. #SUB# Henriksen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ableman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ableman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ableman! #REVB##T3##SU2# Ableman stands up and beckons Henriksen to his feet. Henriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ableman with a nice cross. Ableman lands with a kick to the temple. Henriksen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Henriksen avoids the head kick by Ableman.
Ableman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# so Henriksen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB# Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Henriksen is breathing heavily.#SUB# Henriksen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ableman dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Henriksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2# Ableman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Ableman. Ableman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ableman throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Henriksen counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ableman looking to control.
#SUB# Henriksen drops back looking for a leg! Ableman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ableman manages to kick Henriksen off! Henriksen jumps back into Ableman's guard. Our spies down at at London MMA (Public Gym) inform us that Ableman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB# Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Henriksen drops back looking for a leg! Ableman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ableman manages to kick Henriksen off! Henriksen jumps back into Ableman's guard. #SUB# Henriksen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny Ableman will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Henriksen shoots in looking for a takedown but Ableman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henriksen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A low kick from Ableman misses #TD# and Henriksen counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Henriksen has an Americana. Ableman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Henriksen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Henriksen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Emil Henriksen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Ableman is looking to clinch. Eriksen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ableman tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Eriksen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Ableman looking for submissions off his back. Eriksen wants to control but Ableman is keeping him busy. Ground and pound from Eriksen. Eriksen trying to control the action but Ableman is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Eriksen is pressing down on Ableman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ableman is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eriksen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ableman keeps working. Eriksen trying to mount his opponent but Ableman defends it. #T1# Eriksen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Eriksen is trying to control. Ableman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ableman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Ableman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Eriksen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Eriksen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eriksen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Ableman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Eriksen is tapping! Great win for Ableman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benny Ableman! |
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