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Event:
TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Marlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Olofsson should have avoided that one.
Olofsson tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olofsson cracks Marlin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olofsson misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Marlin misses.
Marlin takes a swing at Olofsson's ribcage but misses.
Olofsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marlin thuds a left hand into Olofsson's body.#CL2#
Marlin has Olofsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Olofsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofsson trying to control the position but instead, Marlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olofsson wants to stall.
Olofsson tries to stall but Marlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olofsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marlin tries to throw a body punch but Olofsson avoids it by throwing Marlin back against the cage. #T1#
Marlin tries a body shot but Olofsson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Marlin avoids the damage to the body.
Olofsson trying to land knees to the body.
Marlin misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Marlin.
Marlin looking to slow down the pace here.
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marlin lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson effectively controlling the action here.
Olofsson looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Marlin.
#T2#
Marlin digs a right hand into Olofsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olofsson's gas tank.
Olofsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Olofsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Olofsson is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.#CL#
Olofsson closes the distance and clinches.
Olofsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
Marlin stalling.
Olofsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Olofsson has Marlin pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Olofsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olofsson blocking some punches.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofsson.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
Marlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olofsson just leaning against Marlin, taking a breather.
Marlin misses with a punch to the body.
Olofsson is pushing Marlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Olofsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olofsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlin.
Marlin throws a head punch that misses.
Olofsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Marlin gets an underhook and turns Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Olofsson tries to clinch
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Marlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olofsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Marlin.
Marlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Olofsson scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Marlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Olofsson darts in and clinches Marlin up against the cage.
Marlin scores with a shot to the side of Olofsson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Marlin fails to land.
Marlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofsson's elbow.
Olofsson taking a breather.
Olofsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow.
Olofsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
Olofsson working aggressively here.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Marlin dominated that round.
That's time! Olofsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Olofsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Olofsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Olofsson.
Marlin throws a hook to the side of Olofsson's head but Olofsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olofsson tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Marlin misses the target.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olofsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olofsson tries to clinch but Marlin moves out of range.
It seemed like Marlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin lands a right hook to the body.
Olofsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
It looked like Olofsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olofsson lands with a straight right. Marlin didn't see that one coming.
Marlin keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olofsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Olofsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Olofsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikael Olofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofsson tries to clinch up but Marlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Marlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Marlin there.#CL#
Olofsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olofsson tries to stall but Marlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marlin effectively controlling the action here.
Olofsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marlin avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marlin.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin presses Olofsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marlin misses with the head strike.
Marlin working aggressively here.
Olofsson working aggressively here.
Olofsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Olofsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marlin is defending well for now.
Olofsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marlin up against the cage.
Keanu Marlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olofsson trying to stall but Marlin improves his position.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olofsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marlin is defending well for now.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Marlin.
Olofsson looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marlin blocking some punches.
Olofsson trying to control the position but instead, Marlin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olofsson into the cage.
Marlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Marlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olofsson slows down the pace here.
Marlin lands an uppercut.
Olofsson taking a breather.
Olofsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olofsson trying to stall but Marlin improves his position.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Olofsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofsson.
Olofsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marlin is keeping busy.
Marlin misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Marlin swings for the body but Olofsson moves out of range.
Marlin scores with a hook.
Olofsson tries to clinch
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Olofsson misses with a hook. Marlin ducked under it nicely.
Olofsson tries to clinch up.
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!
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Olofsson lands a jab.
Marlin misses with the combination.
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marlin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Marlin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olofsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Olofsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Marlin avoids the damage to the body.
Olofsson looking to stall.
Olofsson has Marlin pushed against the cage.
Marlin working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Marlin 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#
Olofsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marlin connects with a single shot there.
Olofsson scores with a nice head shot.
Marlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olofsson scores with the left hand. Marlin knows he should have avoided that one.
Olofsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olofsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olofsson tries to clinch but Marlin is having none of it.
Marlin misses with a shot to the body
and Olofsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olofsson wants to clinch but Marlin slips to the side
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Olofsson there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olofsson scores with a hook.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Olofsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Olofsson.
Olofsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marlin.
Marlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olofsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olofsson duly obliges.
Olofsson scores with a jab. Marlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Olofsson tries to clinch up
and Marlin counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Marlin tries to keep at a distance but Olofsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marlin scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marlin lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Olofsson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Olofsson is trying to stall.
Marlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Marlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marlin managing to block the knees to the body from Olofsson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marlin.
Marlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olofsson prevents a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Olofsson.
Marlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
Marlin lands with a light punch inside.
Marlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards. #ROC2#Olofsson is rocked!
Marlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Marlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olofsson lands a nice uppercut.
Olofsson can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
Olofsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Olofsson is pushing Marlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Olofsson takes a shot to the head.
Olofsson is stalling here.
Marlin working aggressively here.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson stalling in the clinch but Marlin improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Marlin.
#T4#
Olofsson blocks a body shot from Marlin.
Marlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olofsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marlin avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Olofsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marlin.
Olofsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Olofsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mikael Olofsson.
Marlin misses with a wild combination.
Olofsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Olofsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin catches Olofsson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Olofsson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keanu Marlin! |
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Event:
TOF 8
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Olofsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olofsson lands a head shot.
Dinu walks into a stiff left hand from Olofsson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olofsson, as that shot connected.
Olofsson scores with a nice head shot.
Dinu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Olofsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Olofsson lands a head shot.
Dinu misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinu misses with a hook. Olofsson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofsson throws a combination that misses
and Dinu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olofsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mikael Olofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Olofsson.
Dinu loads up on a big right hand but Olofsson slips the punch.
Dinu just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Olofsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olofsson tests Dinu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olofsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Olofsson 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.
Dinu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olofsson's head.
Olofsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Olofsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinu should have avoided that one.
Olofsson cracks Dinu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dinu falls to his knees and Olofsson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Olofsson!
A relieved looking Mikael Olofsson 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:
HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Olofsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Olofsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olofsson looks to throw the jab but Dias is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Olofsson misses.
Dias tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olofsson throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Olofsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dias takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olofsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mikael Olofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Olofsson moved out of range.
Olofsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias misses with a straight right.
Olofsson missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias misses with a straight right.
Dias gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Dias.
Olofsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dias throws a good cross that connects.
Olofsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Dias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olofsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Olofsson throws a lazy right hand but Dias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dias dodges the punch combination from Olofsson.
Dias misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Olofsson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Dias.
A little feinted left hand from Olofsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dias defending well as Olofsson loads up on a big left hand.
Olofsson looks to throw the jab but Dias is out of range.
Dias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias dips to his left and cracks Olofsson with an uppercut!
Olofsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dias takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
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!
Olofsson throws a right hand that misses
and Dias counters with a stiff right hand.
Olofsson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dias counter with a right hand.
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olofsson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Dias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Olofsson misses the target.
Olofsson ducks under a wild hook from Dias.
Olofsson throws an overhand right that lands on Dias's shoulder, as Dias tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Dias releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Olofsson misses with a straight right.
Dias rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Olofsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dias, as that shot connected.
Olofsson throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
Dias throws out a loose jab but Olofsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Olofsson does no damage. #T3#
Olofsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Olofsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Olofsson looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
Olofsson throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
Olofsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Olofsson.
Olofsson misses with a right hand
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olofsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias.
Olofsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olofsson cracks Dias with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olofsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Olofsson misses the target.
Dias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olofsson.
Olofsson connects with a right hand. Dias shakes it off.
Olofsson throws a big shot that misses.
Dias let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Dias misses.
It looked like Olofsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olofsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olofsson.
Olofsson loads up on a big right hand but Dias slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Olofsson misses the target.
Olofsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olofsson duly obliges.
Dias uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Dias.
Olofsson looks to land a left hand but Dias moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Olofsson.
Olofsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias throws out the jab.
Olofsson throws a lazy right hand but Dias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olofsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Dias is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofsson drops Dias with a big left hand! Dias is injured, injured bad! Olofsson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Olofsson!
A very excited looking Mikael Olofsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Olofsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olofsson thuds his right hand into Hideki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olofsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hideki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hideki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olofsson.
Hideki throws a counter high kick but Olofsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Olofsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hideki looks to land a left hand but Olofsson moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Olofsson.
Olofsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hideki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olofsson throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Olofsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hideki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olofsson.
Olofsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Sloppy strikes from Olofsson. Those never looked like landing.
Hideki tries to move into range but Olofsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olofsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Hideki misses.
Hideki slips under a jab.
Mikael Olofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofsson throws a hook but Hideki avoids it easily.#T1#
Hideki defending well as Olofsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hideki misses the body punch
and Olofsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hideki dodges the punch combination from Olofsson.
Hideki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Olofsson.
Olofsson throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Hideki moves forwards but Olofsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Olofsson connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Olofsson misses its intended target.
Hideki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hideki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olofsson throws a hook but Hideki blocks it.
Hideki drops his hands momentarily and Olofsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Hideki.
Olofsson 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.
Hideki tries to clinch up but Olofsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hideki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Olofsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Olofsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hideki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Olofsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mikael Olofsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olofsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hideki.
Olofsson throws a one two combo.
Hideki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hideki slips a jab from Olofsson.
Olofsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Olofsson misses.
Olofsson throws a nice looking combination but Hideki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hideki throwing a counter right hand but Olofsson manages to avoid it.
Olofsson misses with a hook.
Hideki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hideki blocks a jab.
Olofsson throws a hook to the side of Hideki's head but Hideki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olofsson throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
Hideki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hideki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hideki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hideki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olofsson dips to his left and cracks Hideki with an uppercut!#T3#
Hideki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olofsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hideki throws a lazy uppercut
and Olofsson counters with a three punch combo that has Hideki backing up. Hideki nods at Olofsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Olofsson there.
Olofsson throws a hook to the side of Hideki's head but Hideki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olofsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hideki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olofsson misses with a wild combination.
Hideki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olofsson sprawls well. Olofsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hideki gets slowly back to his feet.
Olofsson lands a jab to the head.
Olofsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hideki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hideki looks to land a left hand but Olofsson moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch but Olofsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hideki wants to clinch up but Olofsson keeps it at a distance.
Olofsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hideki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olofsson stuffs the takedown.
Hideki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olofsson throws a hook but Hideki avoids it easily.
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch but Olofsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hideki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olofsson throws out the jab.
Olofsson throws a looping overhand right but Hideki ducks down to avoid it.
Hideki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olofsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Olofsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olofsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hideki.
Olofsson looks to land a right hand but Hideki moved out of range.
Olofsson misses with a few strikes there.
Olofsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Olofsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Olofsson 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#
Hideki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hideki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olofsson.
Hideki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olofsson defends it nicely.
Olofsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Olofsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hideki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olofsson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Hideki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hideki has Olofsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olofsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Hideki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olofsson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hideki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olofsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hideki.
Olofsson slips a jab from Hideki.
It seemed like Olofsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hideki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olofsson checks it well.
Hideki moves away from the strike by Olofsson.
Hideki throws a body shot but no joy.
Olofsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hideki back to the cage. Olofsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hideki walks into a jab.
Olofsson catches Hideki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hideki misses with an uppercut.
Olofsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hideki slips under a jab from Olofsson.
Hideki tries to land a leg kick but Olofsson saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Olofsson misses its intended target.
Olofsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olofsson cracks Hideki with a good jab.
Olofsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olofsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hideki should have avoided that one.
Olofsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Olofsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hideki.
Hideki throws a hook but Olofsson avoids it easily.
Olofsson swings widly with a right hand
and Hideki counters with a left to the body.
Hideki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olofsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hideki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asanoyama Hideki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hideki.
Hideki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Olofsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hideki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Olofsson.
Olofsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hideki's head.
Jab from Olofsson.
Hideki just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Hideki misses.
Hideki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Olofsson.#T3#
Olofsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Olofsson misses with the combination.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
Olofsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Olofsson. Those never looked like landing.
Olofsson throws a looping overhand right but Hideki ducks down to avoid it.
Hideki has a takedown stuffed.
Hideki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olofsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olofsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olofsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olofsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hideki staying out of range there.#T4#
Hideki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olofsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olofsson.
Olofsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hideki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olofsson throws a lazy right hand but Hideki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olofsson catches Hideki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Olofsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Hideki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olofsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hidekis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hideki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hideki. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hideki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikael Olofsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Olofsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olofsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofsson lands with a nice combination. Hideki backs away looking to recover.
Hideki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hideki looks for a takedown but Olofsson sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olofsson! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Olofsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hideki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hideki slips a jab and a cross from Olofsson.
Hideki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Olofsson misses its intended target.
Olofsson throws an overhand right that lands on Hideki's shoulder, as Hideki tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Olofsson.
A left lands for Olofsson.
Hideki throws a leg kick that misses.
Hideki looks to land a left hand but Olofsson moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Olofsson.
A left and a right from Olofsson both land. Nice combination.
Olofsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Hideki is rocked!
Olofsson misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Hideki misses the target.
Olofsson dips to his left and cracks Hideki with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hideki walks into a jab.
Oh Hideki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hideki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hideki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Olofsson counter with a right hand.
Olofsson tries to bum rush Hideki with a series of wild strikes but Hideki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hideki throwing a counter right hand but Olofsson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jab from Olofsson.
Olofsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hideki should have avoided that one.
Olofsson loads up on a big right hand but Hideki slips the punch.
Olofsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hideki moves away from the strike by Olofsson.
Olofsson scores with the left hand. Hideki knows he should have avoided that one.
Olofsson misses the jab.
Olofsson throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Hideki. Those never looked like landing.
Olofsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki throws a hook to the side of Olofsson's head but Olofsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Olofsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hideki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hideki tries to counter by clinching up but Olofsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olofsson!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Olofsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olofsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Olofsson misses with a straight left.
A big right from Olofsson misses.
A punch combination from Olofsson misses.
Hideki tries to move into range but Olofsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hideki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olofsson.
Olofsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hideki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olofsson throws a shot from downtown. Hideki moves away and avoids it.
Olofsson lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Olofsson.
Olofsson misses with a hook. Hideki ducked under it nicely.
Olofsson throws out a loose jab but Hideki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olofsson.
Olofsson tests Hideki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Hideki.
A jab lands there for Olofsson.#T3#
Hideki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hideki looks to score with a jab to the body but Olofsson is just out of range.
Olofsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hideki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hideki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Olofsson.
Hideki moves out of range of the strikes.
Hideki misses with a body punch
and Olofsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olofsson misses with a right hand
and Olofsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olofsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olofsson missing with a left hand there. Hideki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hideki moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hideki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hideki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hideki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olofsson momentarily.
Olofsson swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Hideki throws a right hand that misses
letting Olofsson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olofsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olofsson misses with a double jab.
Olofsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olofsson loads up on a big right hand but Hideki slips the punch.
Olofsson throws out a powerful jab.
Olofsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Hideki counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Hideki breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hideki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Olofsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olofsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Hideki.
Olofsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hideki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofsson throws a big shot that misses.
Asanoyama Hideki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikael Olofsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hideki slips a jab and a cross from Olofsson.
Hideki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Olofsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Olofsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olofsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Olofsson!
Mikael Olofsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 1, Day 2
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Olofsson throws a lazy right hand but Nolife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olofsson tests Nolife's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olofsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Olofsson.
Nolife takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teyofimo Nolife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Olofsson.
Olofsson throws a series of punches but Nolife moves out of range.
Nolife gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Nolife bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofsson wants to get back to his feet.
Nolife connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Olofsson some visible discomfort.
Nolife lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nolife scores with punches from side control.
Olofsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nolife working the body and head with strikes.
Nolife lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Olofsson wants to get back to his feet but Nolife is dominant here and he's now got Olofsson's back!
Olofsson is trying to stand back up.
Nolife lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nolife.
#T1#
Nolife connects with a big shot to the side of Olofsson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olofsson trying to get back to his feet but Nolife is in full control for now.
Nolife trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Olofsson doesn't escape.
Olofsson is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolife lands strikes to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Olofsson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nolife!
#T2#
Nolife gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Olofsson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Can Olofsson hold on?! Nolife is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Olofsson is trying to get back to his feet but Nolife has full control of the position and if anything, Olofsson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nolife lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nolife.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolife is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nolife gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nolife gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nolife apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Olofsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nolife sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olofsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Nolife drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nolife cracks Olofsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3##SUB2#
Nolife is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olofsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Olofsson wants to get back to his feet but Nolife drags him back down.
Nolife working the head with strikes.
Nolife cracks Olofsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#Olofsson is rocked!
Nolife lands a big left to the face of Olofsson, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Nolife and another - Olofsson is out! Nolife stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Teyofimo Nolife!
An intense looking Teyofimo Nolife took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Guess it's possible to win while playing by the rules. Thought we were supposed to create fighters between 250-270 pounds. I didn't know I could go above that and have my buddy make one for me. Interesting how this event was run. I may win this tournament or I may lose, but I know I didn't cheat. BS'. |
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