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Event:
MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1# Skarphedinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skarphedinsson looks for the body kick but Kina saw that one coming. Kina misses with a takedown attempt - Skarphedinsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Skarphedinsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skarphedinsson misses with a body kick. Kina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Skarphedinsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Skarphedinsson avoids the head kick by Kina.
Skarphedinsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Skarphedinsson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skarphedinsson loads up on a big right hand but Kina slips the punch. A telegraphed right hand from Kina misses the target. Kina with a lazy takedown attempt letting Skarphedinsson counter with a right hand. Skarphedinsson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A shot to the body from Skarphedinsson misses and Kina counters with a body kick that stops Skarphedinsson in his tracks momentarily. #TD# Kina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kina lands in his opponent's guard.#T1# Kina lands a couple of elbows. Kina throwing strikes from guard but Skarphedinsson blocks nicely. Skarphedinsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kina controlling the action here. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Skarphedinsson trying to control from the bottom.
Kina wants to pass the guard but Skarphedinsson is defending well. Kina lands strikes from half guard. Skarphedinsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Kina from advancing position. Kina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skarphedinsson's head. Kina trying to control the pace. Skarphedinsson wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Kina is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kina passes to side control. Kina working the ground and pound. We've been informed that Skarphedinsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kina misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Skarphedinsson parries the strikes from Kina easily there. Kina is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skarphedinsson to escape.
Kina controls the position. #T4##SUB# Kina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skarphedinsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kina advances to full mount. Kina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kina lands with some strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kina controlling the position easily from mount. Skarphedinsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kina 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##CL# Kina moves into the clinch. Kina wants to take the fight to the mat but Skarphedinsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Skarphedinsson lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Skarphedinsson.
Kina tries to break free but Skarphedinsson pushes him back against the cage. Kina wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skarphedinsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Skarphedinsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Kina feints and as Skarphedinsson raises his hands in defense, Kina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kina slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skarphedinsson is trying to hold Kina in close to prevent damage but Kina has managed to pass into half guard.
Kina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1# Kina slows the pace down in half guard. Skarphedinsson is looking to improve his position.
Kina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skarphedinsson can do to turn this around? Kina content to control rather than advance. Kina is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Skarphedinsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Kina's guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Skarphedinsson is posturing up here but Kina has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Skarphedinsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Skarphedinsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Kina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tai Kina! After the fight, Tai Kina was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 37
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1# Skarphedinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Skarphedinsson's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Skarphedinsson thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Machado. #SUB2# Machado is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Skarphedinsson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Machado gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Skarphedinsson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Machado lets go of the hold and Skarphedinsson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Machado! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Jab by Cobb. Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well. Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb scores with a jab to the body. Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skarphedinsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skarphedinsson in his tracks. Skarphedinsson takes one on the button. Cobb misses with an uppercut. Skarphedinsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Skarphedinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarphedinsson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Cobb lands with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jab by Cobb. Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Skarphedinsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cobb throws a hook to the side of Skarphedinsson's head but Skarphedinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Skarphedinsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cobb tests Skarphedinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Skarphedinsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skarphedinsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb misses with a looping right. Skarphedinsson tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Skarphedinsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.#T1# Skarphedinsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts. Skarphedinsson feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down. Cobb blocks a jab. Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cobb throws a head kick but Skarphedinsson moves out of range.
Cobb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Cobb lands with a straight right. Skarphedinsson didn't see that one coming. Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarphedinsson moves away. Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice body kick there by Skarphedinsson. Cobb lands a nice hook to Skarphedinsson's body. Skarphedinsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Skarphedinsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Danga de danga de dang - Cobb scores with a four punch combination! Cobb is looking to score with low kicks. Cobb scores with a jab. Skarphedinsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Skarphedinsson. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skarphedinsson. Cobb stuns Skarphedinsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Skarphedinsson scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cobb connects with a looping right hand.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarphedinsson connects with a single shot there. Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skarphedinsson. Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Skarphedinsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skarphedinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb slips a straight right by Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson misses with a body kick. Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Skarphedinsson off balance momentarily. Cobb misses with a right hand and Skarphedinsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cobb connects with a jab. Skarphedinsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Skarphedinsson's head. #T3# Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well. Skarphedinsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Skarphedinsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skarphedinsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Skarphedinsson with an uppercut! Skarphedinsson misses with a body kick. Skarphedinsson takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses. Skarphedinsson lands with a kick to the temple. Cobb shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skarphedinsson. Cobb defending well as Skarphedinsson loads up on a big left hand. Cobb moves out of range as Skarphedinsson throws a body kick.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skarphedinsson.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. This has been an exciting period of action! Skarphedinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cobb punishes Skarphedinsson's body with a nice straight punch. Skarphedinsson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Skarphedinsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skarphedinsson there as he acknowledges the shot. Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've been informed that Skarphedinsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarphedinsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Skarphedinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Skarphedinsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Skarphedinsson's head. Skarphedinsson checks a low kick from Cobb. Skarphedinsson throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobb connects with a right hand. Skarphedinsson shakes it off. Skarphedinsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Skarphedinsson. Those never looked like landing. Skarphedinsson scores with a body shot.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Skarphedinsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook. Cobb connects with a crisp jab. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cobb scores with a jab. Skarphedinsson ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb. Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skarphedinsson has time to react. Skarphedinsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Skarphedinsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cobb dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Cobb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Skarphedinsson moves away from the strike by Cobb. Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb thuds a left hand into Skarphedinsson's body. Skarphedinsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Cobb clobbers Skarphedinsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Skarphedinsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Skarphedinsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Skarphedinsson throws a head kick that misses. Skarphedinsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Skarphedinsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Skarphedinsson staying out of range there. 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! Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss! Skarphedinsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.#T1# Skarphedinsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb. Skarphedinsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Billy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. Skarphedinsson throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily. Skarphedinsson throws a body shot but no joy. Cobb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skarphedinsson's waist but Skarphedinsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cobb off to one side. The fighters circling - Skarphedinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target. Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skarphedinsson can do to turn this around? The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Skarphedinsson. Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely. Skarphedinsson digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs. Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Skarphedinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Skarphedinsson clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cobb jabs Skarphedinsson right on the nose. Skarphedinsson blinks but takes it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cobb misses the jab. Skarphedinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skarphedinsson tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2# Skarphedinsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Skarphedinsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react. Cobb cracks Skarphedinsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Skarphedinsson takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses. Skarphedinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skarphedinsson moves out of range as Cobb strikes. Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Skarphedinsson's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skarphedinsson, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson is breathing heavily. Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skarphedinsson circles away quickly and effectively. Cobb scores with a nice strike. Skarphedinsson on the wrong end of a nice hook. A nice leg kick lands there from Skarphedinsson. Cobb cracks Skarphedinsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarphedinsson manages to avoid it. Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skarphedinsson. #T3# Nice jab there from Cobb. Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Skarphedinsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Skarphedinsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb. Cobb scores with a jab. Skarphedinsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Skarphedinsson throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily. Skarphedinsson moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cobb throws a combination. Skarphedinsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A swing and a miss from Cobb. Skarphedinsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cobb. Cobb throws a hook to the side of Skarphedinsson's head but Skarphedinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cobb lands a jab-cross combination. Skarphedinsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skarphedinsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skarphedinsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cobb stuns Skarphedinsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing. Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well. Skarphedinsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skarphedinsson tries to counter by closing the distance. Skarphedinsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4# Skarphedinsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarphedinsson misses with a looping left. Cobb with a hook. Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination. Skarphedinsson connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back. Cobb lands a jab to Skarphedinsson's midsection. Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well. Cobb throws a hook to the side of Skarphedinsson's head but Skarphedinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Skarphedinsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Skarphedinsson scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Skarphedinsson's shoulder, as Skarphedinsson tries to avoid the shot. Skarphedinsson scores with a jab to the body. Skarphedinsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Skarphedinsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cobb dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Skarphedinsson ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Skarphedinsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson moves out of range of the strikes. Skarphedinsson moves out of range as Cobb strikes. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb!
Skarphedinsson throws a right and a left that both miss. Skarphedinsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobb will feel that in the morning. Cobb misses with a looping right. Nice sprawl there from Skarphedinsson as Cobb shoots in. Skarphedinsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Skarphedinsson throws a nice head kick!
Skarphedinsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobb. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. The fighters circling - Skarphedinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Skarphedinsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skarphedinsson staying out of range there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Skarphedinsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Skarphedinsson scores with a kick to the midsection. Skarphedinsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Skarphedinsson swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Skarphedinsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skarphedinsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Skarphedinsson misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb. Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing. Skarphedinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Skarphedinsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Skarphedinsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Skarphedinsson throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side. Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cobb misses with a hook. Skarphedinsson ducked under it nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. Skarphedinsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skarphedinsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb feints a jab promting Skarphedinsson to slip. Cobb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skarphedinsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2# Skarphedinsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A nice inside leg kick there by Skarphedinsson. That's going to slow Cobb down. Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Skarphedinsson's knee but Skarphedinsson avoids it well. Sloppy strikes from Skarphedinsson. Those never looked like landing. Skarphedinsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Skarphedinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarphedinsson misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming. Skarphedinsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a jab when Skarphedinsson was well out of range. Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skarphedinsson misses with a looping left. Skarphedinsson connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back. Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skarphedinsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. Skarphedinsson tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3# A punch lands to the side of Skarphedinsson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cobb checks a leg kick. Cobb with a nice cross. Skarphedinsson throws a nice outside leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb 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 Skarphedinsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skarphedinsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It seemed like Skarphedinsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cobb stuns Skarphedinsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skarphedinsson. Cobb misses the jab. Skarphedinsson misses with a looping left. Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Skarphedinsson ducks down to avoid it. Skarphedinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Skarphedinsson. Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Skarphedinsson throws a quick inside leg kick. Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Cobb tests Skarphedinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Skarphedinsson's head.#T4# Cobb throws a hook but Skarphedinsson blocks it. Cobb slips under a jab from Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there. Skarphedinsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarphedinsson is just out of range. Cobb catches Skarphedinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming. Skarphedinsson stuffs the takedown. Snorri Skarphedinsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cobb lands a lovely overhand right. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick. Skarphedinsson catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Skarphedinsson slips a jab from Cobb. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Skarphedinsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Billy Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb 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 Skarphedinsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skarphedinsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Skarphedinsson fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Cobb. Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cobb! Billy Cobb 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:
MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1# Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss. Cole throws a series of strikes that have Skarphedinsson backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Skarphedinsson. #CUT2#It looks like Tammy Cole has been cut. Skarphedinsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Skarphedinsson connects with the punch. Cole throws a lazy right hand but Skarphedinsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Skarphedinsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2# Skarphedinsson lands a big right hand that sends Cole crashing to the mat! Skarphedinsson stays standing though and waves Cole back to his feet!#ROC2#Cole is rocked! Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Skarphedinsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cole is breathing heavily. Cole swings widly with a right hand
and Skarphedinsson counters with a big right hand! Oh Cole is in trouble here! Skarphedinsson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snorri Skarphedinsson! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1# Cobb missing with a left hand there. Skarphedinsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw. Skarphedinsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skarphedinsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skarphedinsson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Donk. Cobb catches Skarphedinsson right on the button with a cross. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb tests Skarphedinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters circling - Skarphedinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good shot there by Cobb. Cobb fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Cobb. Skarphedinsson connects with a leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skarphedinsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Skarphedinsson.
Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb. Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Skarphedinsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cobb with a jab. A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.#T1# Skarphedinsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Skarphedinsson swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a jab. Skarphedinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb works the jab nicely. Cobb lands with an overhand left. Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skarphedinsson ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. Cobb cracks a nice hook into Skarphedinsson's ribs. Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cobb takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Skarphedinsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb is looking to counter punch. Skarphedinsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Skarphedinsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb connects with a body shot. Skarphedinsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Skarphedinsson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Skarphedinsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Skarphedinsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Skarphedinsson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cobb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skarphedinsson back to the cage. Cobb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Cobb lands a two punch combo.
Cobb throws a good cross that connects.
Skarphedinsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Skarphedinsson blocks a jab. Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Skarphedinsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Skarphedinsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Skarphedinsson looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skarphedinsson. That did some damage! Skarphedinsson takes one to the chin there. Cobb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Skarphedinsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb. Cobb tests Skarphedinsson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cobb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skarphedinsson on the side of the head. #T3# Skarphedinsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Cobb dips to his left and cracks Skarphedinsson with an uppercut! Skarphedinsson throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely. Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook. Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Skarphedinsson. Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Skarphedinsson throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily. Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Skarphedinsson thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side. Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skarphedinsson tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cobb throws out a leg kick but Skarphedinsson moves out of range and Cobb only half commits. Cobb lands an overhand right. Cobb cracks Skarphedinsson with a good jab. Skarphedinsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4# Skarphedinsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Skarphedinsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cobb lands with an overhand left. Skarphedinsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb. Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cobb avoids the head kick by Skarphedinsson.
Skarphedinsson looks winded! Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skarphedinsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Skarphedinsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Skarphedinsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Skarphedinsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skarphedinsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Skarphedinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cobb scores with a one two! Skarphedinsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Skarphedinsson is rocked! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Skarphedinsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well. Skarphedinsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him? Cobb cracks Skarphedinsson with a hook to the temple - Skarphedinsson is on wobbly legs here! Cobb swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Skarphedinsson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cobb wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Cobb! A less than humble Billy Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1# Slytherin lands a jab to Skarphedinsson's midsection. Slytherin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Skarphedinsson misses with a wild body shot. Skarphedinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slytherin was well out of range. Poor timing from Skarphedinsson. Slytherin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Slytherin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skarphedinsson.
Slytherin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Skarphedinsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Slytherin moves out of range as Skarphedinsson throws a body kick.
Skarphedinsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slytherin. We've been told by Skarphedinsson's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Skarphedinsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Slytherin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Slytherin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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! Skarphedinsson misses with a double jab.
Skarphedinsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skarphedinsson lands a body shot.
Slytherin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slytherin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Slytherin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Skarphedinsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slytherin counters with a one-two to the body. Skarphedinsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slytherin finds it's way round the side to connect with Skarphedinsson's head. #KD# Skarphedinsson lands a big head kick that sends Slytherin tumbling to the mat! Skarphedinsson takes a step backwards and waves Slytherin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Slytherin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Simon Slytherin has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skarphedinsson thuds his shin into the meat of Slytherin's side. Slytherin is still on wobbly legs! Can Skarphedinsson finish him? A head kick by Skarphedinsson - that's a beauty! Slytherin is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Skarphedinsson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Snorri Skarphedinsson! In defeat, Simon Slytherin stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE: FN12
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1# Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skarphedinsson.
Good work by Skarphedinsson as he checks the leg kick. Skarphedinsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weaver.
Weaver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A big left from Weaver misses. Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Skarphedinsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Skarphedinsson misses with a hook
letting Weaver counter with a right hand. Weaver lunges at Skarphedinsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skarphedinsson's hand. Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Skarphedinsson misses with a hook
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Skarphedinsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skarphedinsson misses with a low kick.
Snorri Skarphedinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skarphedinsson is looking to land body kicks. Weaver missing with a left hand there. Skarphedinsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Weaver catches Skarphedinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've been told by Skarphedinsson's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skarphedinsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weaver. Skarphedinsson moves forwards but Weaver connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2# Weaver clinches. #T1# Skarphedinsson stalling in the clinch but Weaver improves position. Skarphedinsson tries to break free but Weaver pushes him back against the cage. Skarphedinsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Weaver pushes Skarphedinsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC# Skarphedinsson breaks the clinch.
Skarphedinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A low kick from Skarphedinsson misses and Weaver counters with a leg kick. #CL2# Weaver clinches. Skarphedinsson tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
Skarphedinsson lands a body punch. Skarphedinsson blocks the elbow strike.
Weaver lands a body shot. Skarphedinsson is breathing heavily. Weaver lands a nice shot to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weaver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2# Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skarphedinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Weaver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skarphedinsson back to the cage. Weaver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Weaver lands a body shot.
#T2# Weaver lands with a cross. #ROC2#Skarphedinsson is rocked! Weaver lands an uppercut, right on the button! Skarphedinsson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Austin Weaver! A relieved looking Austin Weaver 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:
EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1# Popizicki looks to land a left hand but Skarphedinsson moved out of range nicely. Skarphedinsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarphedinsson swings for the body but Popizicki moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Popizicki. Nice defenses there by Popizicki. Skarphedinsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skarphedinsson avoids the body shot from Popizicki.
Skarphedinsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Popizicki drops his hands momentarily and Skarphedinsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Skarphedinsson tries to bum rush Popizicki with a series of wild strikes but Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Popizicki has a takedown stuffed. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Popizicki. Popizicki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Skarphedinsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popizicki.#CUT#It looks like Chaz Popizicki has been cut. Skarphedinsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Popizicki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skarphedinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Skarphedinsson misses with the combination.
Popizicki works Skarphedinsson's body with a nice hook. Popizicki avoids the body shot from Skarphedinsson.
Popizicki throws a hook to the side of Skarphedinsson's head but Skarphedinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Skarphedinsson lands with an overhand left. A looping hook to the body misses from Skarphedinsson. Popizicki does a little dance to reset his feet. Skarphedinsson looks to land a combination but Popizicki avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from Popizicki misses the target. Snorri Skarphedinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Skarphedinsson is looking to wear down Popizicki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Skarphedinsson moves out of range as Popizicki strikes. Popizicki moves out of range as Skarphedinsson strikes. Popizicki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Popizicki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Popizicki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skarphedinsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Popizicki under the eye. Popizicki misses the shot to the body. #KD# Oooooh!!! Skarphedinsson has knocked Popizicki down with a huge combo! Skarphedinsson steps away and waves a wobbly Popizicki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Popizicki is rocked! Popizicki looks to land a right hand but Skarphedinsson moved out of range. Popizicki is still on wobbly legs! Can Skarphedinsson finish him? Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skarphedinsson and Popizicki are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Skarphedinsson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Popizicki into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Skarphedinsson 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 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Snorri Skarphedinsson! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN9
Date: Sep 21, 2022 |
#R1# Skarphedinsson is looking to score with low kicks. Skarphedinsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Snorri Skarphedinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skarphedinsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ung is able to avoid easily. Skarphedinsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Skarphedinsson swinging wildly here.
Ung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Skarphedinsson throws a big shot that misses.#TD2# Ung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skarphedinsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Ung is looking to work some ground and pound but Skarphedinsson has wrist control. Skarphedinsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ung on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ung pushes down on Skarphedinsson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ung is nestled in close to Skarphedinsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ung is nestled in close to Skarphedinsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1# Ung throwing shots but Skarphedinsson is blocking nicely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ung lands a nice short elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ung sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Skarphedinsson 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. Ung trying to mount his opponent but Skarphedinsson defends it. Ung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ung winds up and cracks Skarphedinsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2# Ung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skarphedinsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ung trying to control the pace. Ung scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Ung throwing shots but Skarphedinsson is blocking nicely. Skarphedinsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Ung scoring with strikes to the body and head. Skarphedinsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ung. Ung is looking to work some ground and pound but Skarphedinsson has wrist control. Ung looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skarphedinsson throws out the jab. Skarphedinsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Skarphedinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ung moves away. Skarphedinsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ung lands a really nice looking cross but Skarphedinsson seems unphased.
Ung moves away from the strike by Skarphedinsson. Skarphedinsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Ung counters with a takedown into side control. Skarphedinsson is breathing heavily. Ung lands some shots froms side control. Ung connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Skarphedinsson some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Skarphedinsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ung connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Skarphedinsson is rocked! Skarphedinsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ung connects with a decent elbow. Oh Skarphedinsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ung in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Skarphedinsson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ung turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leef Ung! A victorious Leef Ung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1# Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skarphedinsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Skarphedinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skarphedinsson cracks a nice hook into Paul's ribs.#CL# Paul moves into the clinch. A short body shot lands from Skarphedinsson as the two fighters clinch.
Skarphedinsson keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Skarphedinsson is leaning against Paul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Skarphedinsson scores with a shoulder strike. Skarphedinsson scores with a shot to the side of Paul's head. Paul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skarphedinsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skarphedinsson scores with a shot to the side of Paul's head. Paul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skarphedinsson to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him. Paul is breathing heavily. Paul is trying to pull guard but Skarphedinsson has him pressed against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skarphedinsson working aggressively here.
Skarphedinsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paul backwards. #BC2# Skarphedinsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Skarphedinsson has Paul up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Skarphedinsson. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Skarphedinsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2# Skarphedinsson drops Paul with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paul looks back up at him and smiles so Skarphedinsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Paul is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jake Paul has been cut.#CL2# Skarphedinsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Paul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Skarphedinsson dips a shoulder and cracks Paul with a mighty uppercut! Paul falls back against the cage and Skarphedinsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paul is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Skarphedinsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snorri Skarphedinsson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1# Skarphedinsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skarphedinsson can pounce on him.
Skarphedinsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Skarphedinsson avoids the body shot from Austin.
Skarphedinsson misses the shot to the body. #CL# Austin pushes Skarphedinsson up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin. #BC# Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Skarphedinsson connects with an inside leg kick. Skarphedinsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Skarphedinsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A punch combination from Skarphedinsson misses. Austin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Skarphedinsson looks for the body kick but Austin saw that one coming. Snorri Skarphedinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skarphedinsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Austin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skarphedinsson sprawls and moves away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Donk. Skarphedinsson catches Austin right on the button with a cross. Skarphedinsson throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
#CL# Austin takes the fight into the clinch. Austin tries to work over Skarphedinsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Skarphedinsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Austin is breathing heavily. Austin tries to pull guard but Skarphedinsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Austin drops back down to his feet.
Skarphedinsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Skarphedinsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skarphedinsson throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Skarphedinsson jabs Austin to the body, keeping him at a distance. Skarphedinsson lands with a slapping head kick. Austin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skarphedinsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Austin's head. #ROC2#Austin is rocked! Skarphedinsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Austin at a distance.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Skarphedinsson lands a brutal head kick. Austin looks out on his feet and Skarphedinsson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Snorri Skarphedinsson! |
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