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Event:
SMFL 16 - Chai vs. Peters
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Nkruma misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Bear counters with a takedown into side control.
Bear cracks Nkruma with a big right hand but Nkruma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nkruma wants to control but Bear postures up.#SUB#
Bear tries for a kimura but Nkruma is defending well.
Bear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nkruma sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nkruma is trying to control Bear's posture but Bear avoids it.
Nkruma is trying to buck Bear off.
Nkruma can't do much from the bottom here.
Nkruma avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bear.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nkruma keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Nkruma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Nkruma is right now. #T1#
Nkruma is pushing Bear's head away, looking to escape. Bear manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Nkruma is defending well.
Nkruma stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bear happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear working away.
Nkruma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nkruma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nkruma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear passes Nkruma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nkruma is trying to maintain the position but Bear is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Nkruma is defending against the submission attempts here by Bear.
Nkruma wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Nkruma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bear trying to control from half guard but Nkruma is working away.
Nkruma keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nkruma is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bear jumps into side control!
Bear wants to control but Nkruma is keeping him busy.
Bear working away.
Nkruma prevents Bear from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Nkruma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Nkruma is looking to reverse the position.
Nkruma holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bear throws a strike aimed at the side of Nkruma's head but Nkruma avoids it well.
Nkruma stops Bear from passing to mount.
Nkruma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nkruma tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Bear passes into side control, despite Nkruma's attempt to control the position.
Nkruma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nkruma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nkruma looking to control.
Nkruma seems keen to control Bear's posture.
Nkruma keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass. #T4#
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear stands up over Nkruma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Nkruma controlling the position.
Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nkruma controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Bear looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nkruma trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkruma is retaining full guard.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Bear dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bear on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nkruma. Nkruma obviously looking to wear him down.
Nkruma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nkruma lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Russian Bear has been cut.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nkruma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Nkruma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Nkruma has him pressed against the cage.
Bear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bear is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nkruma to keep the fight standing.
Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nkruma can do to turn this around?
Bear being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nkruma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nkruma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Nkruma stalling in the clinch but Bear improves position.
Bear content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nkruma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bear.
#T1#
Nkruma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nkruma is trying to maintain a safe position but Bear gets an underhook and turns Nkruma into the cage.
Nkruma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nkruma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Nkruma fails to land.
Nkruma looking to slow down the pace here.
Nkruma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Nkruma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nkruma wants to stall.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Nkruma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nkruma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bear as Nkruma tries to tie him up. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bear as Nkruma tries to tie him up.
Nkruma is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bear has denied him.
Nkruma looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samwel Nkruma.#TD#
Bear fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nkruma to the ground. Bear is now in Nkruma's guard.
Nkruma uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Russian Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nkruma looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Bear takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nkruma throws an overhand right that lands on Bear's shoulder, as Bear tries to avoid the shot.
Bear attempts a counter takedown but Nkruma avoids it well and moves away.
Nkruma takes a swing at Bear's ribcage but misses.
Bear on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nkruma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bear checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3##TD#
Bear closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nkruma tries to escape but Bear is in control.
You can see the frustration on Nkruma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bear seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bear trying to control the action but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
Nkruma is looking to reverse the position.
Nkruma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bear perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bear's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nkruma is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Bear is looking to advance position but Nkruma won't allow it.
Bear seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nkruma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nkruma manages to get to full guard.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Nkruma controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Bear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nkruma is trying to keep Bear in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samwel Nkruma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Bear's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Bear has managed to clinch.
Nkruma is struggling to control the position.
Nkruma is trying to stall.
Nkruma stalling in the clinch but Bear improves position.
Bear prevents a body shot from Nkruma.
Nkruma misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nkruma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nkruma prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Nkruma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bear up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samwel Nkruma.
Nkruma throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Bear fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nkruma to the ground. Bear is now in Nkruma's guard.
Bear content to stall in guard here.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Bear is stalling in the full guard.
Nkruma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nkruma trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nkruma is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nkruma is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nkruma keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nkruma wants to sweep but no luck.
Nkruma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bear looks to land a left hand but Nkruma moved out of range nicely.
Samwel Nkruma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nkruma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Bear scores with a takedown into Nkruma's guard.
Nkruma being controlled here, momentarily.
Bear trying to control but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
Nkruma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bear postures up.
Bear throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Nkruma working a defensive guard but Bear manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nkruma is trying to control Bear's posture but Bear avoids it.
Nkruma is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bear in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nkruma is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russian Bear!
After the big win, Russian Bear made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SMFL 13 - Hunt v Sadewa 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.
Nkruma jabs at Ortega's body.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Nkruma slips the punch.
Nkruma throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nkruma is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it.
Nkruma throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Ortega is looking to land body kicks.
Nkruma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nkruma wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nkruma.#TD#
Ortega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nkruma wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nkruma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.#T1#
Nkruma has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortega postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nkruma is looking for a triangle but Ortega pushes his legs off easily.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nkruma's head.
Ortega distracts Nkruma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Nkruma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nkruma's head.#SUB2#
Nkruma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortega looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ortega passes into side control.
#T2#
Nkruma takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ortega lands a few punches from side control.
Ortega scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ortega creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ortega in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkruma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nkruma down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nkruma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ortega landing strikes.
Nkruma tries to improve position but can't.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes.
Nkruma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nkruma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nkruma tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Nkruma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortega's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Ortega seems content to control.
Nkruma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back.
Nkruma is trying to maintain the position but Ortega is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortega connects with a nice short shot to Nkruma's temple. #SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortega working Nkruma over with strikes.
Ortega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nkruma!
Ortega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Nkruma regains half guard.#SUB2#
Nkruma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortega pulls his head out easily.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega content to control rather than advance.
Ortega's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ortega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes.
Nkruma is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nkruma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Nkruma's hands, connecting with Nkruma's forehead.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nkruma is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ortega jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nkruma is not content to let Ortega control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nkruma wants to clinch up but Ortega keeps it at a distance.
Ortega misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Nkruma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nkruma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Nkruma.
Nkruma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ortega smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Nkruma gets caught napping as Ortega dives in and scores a takedown. Nkruma manages to retain guard.
Ortega working some strikes from top position.
Ortega working some strikes from top position.
Ortega won't allow Nkruma to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nkruma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Ortega landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Nkruma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortega landing with the ground and pound.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nkruma has his foot on Ortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortega works his way back into a safe position though.
Nkruma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Ortega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ortega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nkruma defends it easily.
Nkruma is pushing down on Ortega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ortega is fighting to maintain full guard but Nkruma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ortega tries to roll over but Nkruma keeps him under control.
Ortega flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nkruma is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Nkruma trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.
Nkruma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nkruma wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Nkruma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
Ortega scores with a few weak punches. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nkruma wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nkruma passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nkruma is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nkruma trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nkruma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nkruma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Ortega shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nkruma moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nkruma's head.#SUB2#
Nkruma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ortega stacks Nkruma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ortega!
Ortega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nkruma down.
#T1#
Ortega looks up at the clock and then as Nkruma takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortega smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nkruma tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ortega easily slips into full mount!
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortega landing strikes from the mount and Nkruma is in trouble!
Emilio Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega controlling his opponent.
Nkruma is trying to escape the mount.
Nkruma is bucking up trying to escape but Ortega cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nkruma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nkruma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nkruma sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Ortega.
Nkruma taking some punishment here, with Ortega in his half guard.
Nkruma gets full guard.#T2#
Ortega wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving.
Ortega slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ortega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Nkruma's hands, connecting with Nkruma's forehead.
Ortega is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ortega prevents Nkruma from improving his position.#SUB#
Nkruma is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortega.
Nkruma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nkruma.#T3##SUB2#
Nkruma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortega chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortega stands up over Nkruma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Nkruma has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortega trying to control but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
Ortega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortega chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortega postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortega is working Nkruma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Nkruma working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Nkruma looking for subs off his back but Ortega has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nkruma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Nkruma looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ortega pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ortega tries to control but Nkruma wriggling away.
Ortega prevents Nkruma from getting the reversal.
Ortega lands with some strikes.
Ortega lands a couple of good shots and Nkruma has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nkruma covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ortega lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nkruma's head.
Samwel Nkruma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emilio Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega is riding his opponent, not letting Nkruma buck him off.
Nkruma tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Ortega!
A very excited looking Emilio Ortega 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:
SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Nkruma clinches. #TD2#
Putin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nkruma uses from the top position.
Nkruma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Putin working for a triangle but Nkruma defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a triangle but Nkruma pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a triangle but Nkruma pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma wants to pass the guard but Putin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Putin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nkruma is aware though and is defending well.
Nkruma looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Nkruma stands and throws Putin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Putin trying to remain calm as Nkruma controls from the top position.#SUB#
Nkruma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Putin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Nkruma is working for a kimura but Putin is defending it quite comfortably.
Nkruma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Putin is looking for a sweep. Nkruma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Putin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nkruma pulls his head out easily.
Putin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nkruma seems to be working for a kimura but Putin defends the submission attempt.
Putin tries to get to full guard but Nkruma has control of the leg.
Nkruma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Nkruma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Putin is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Putin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin controls Nkruma momentarily but Nkruma frees himself.
Putin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Putin striking off his back but it's not causing Nkruma any problems.
Putin wants to sweep here but Nkruma controlling him for the moment.
Nkruma trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ukraine Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nkruma tries to land a front kick but Putin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
#TD#
Nkruma jumps guard.
Putin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Putin trying to control from half guard but Nkruma is working away.
Putin is taking a breather. Nkruma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Putin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nkruma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ukraine Putin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nkruma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Putin rushes Nkruma and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Putin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Putin seems to be working for a kimura but Nkruma defends the submission attempt.
Putin works his way into full mount!
Putin trying to control but Nkruma is having none of it.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Putin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nkruma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nkruma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Putin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nkruma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nkruma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nkruma wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold.
Putin is taking a breather. Nkruma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Putin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nkruma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nkruma keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back.
Ukraine Putin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putin is trying to control. Nkruma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nkruma actively working from the bottom here.
Putin slows the pace down in half guard.
Nkruma tries to roll over but Putin keeps him under control.
Putin is looking to advance position but Nkruma won't allow it.
Nkruma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Putin wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nkruma manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nkruma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Putin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Nkruma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putin defends well.
Nkruma is trying to control the position but Putin postures up.
Putin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nkruma's head.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nkruma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Nkruma won't allow Putin to pass to mount.
Nkruma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Putin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Putin's back!
Nkruma controls the position.#SUB#
Nkruma looking for the choke but no joy.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Putin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nkruma working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin can't escape the position.
Nkruma trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ukraine Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nkruma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Putin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Nkruma gets control of Putin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nkruma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkruma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Putin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Putin trying to control but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin preventing the sweep.
Nkruma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Putin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Putin looking for a guillotine here but Nkruma defends easily.
Nkruma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putin is keeping the position for now.
Putin trying to control the position here.
Nkruma wants to pass the guard but Putin is keeping the position.
Nkruma trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nkruma is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putin 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.
Putin throwing strikes from guard but Nkruma blocks nicely. #SUB#
Putin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Putin wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving. #T3#
Nkruma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Putin is working for a submission of some sort.
Putin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nkruma wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nkruma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nkruma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nkruma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Putin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nkruma trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Putin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nkruma has picked Putin up and slammed him! Putin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nkruma manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Nkruma is trying to get an arm triangle but Putin is defending well.
Putin tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkruma working away.
Samwel Nkruma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ukraine Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nkruma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samwel Nkruma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ukraine Putin!
Ukraine Putin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Nkruma counters by clinching up.
Nkruma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Nkruma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nkruma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Nkruma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Nkruma gets a clinch. #TD#
Nkruma decides to pull guard.
Jones trying to control but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
Nkruma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nkruma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Nkruma's legs - danger averted.
Jones wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving. #SUB#
Nkruma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Nkruma has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nkruma has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samwel Nkruma! |
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Event:
SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nkruma blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
Nkruma looking to stall.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Samwel Nkruma has been cut.
Nkruma struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Nkruma trying to land knees to the body.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin tries a body shot but Nkruma blocks it.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nkruma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Putin slowing the pace effectively.
Nkruma jumps guard but Putin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Putin blocks a body shot from Nkruma.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Putin jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Putin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nkruma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin trying to control the position.
#T1#
Nkruma trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Putin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nkruma uses it to pass to side control.
Nkruma trying to control the position but Putin is working away.
Putin is trying to get back to half guard.
Nkruma is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putin tries to bench press Nkruma off him but Nkruma keeps the position.
Putin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Putin is not content to let Nkruma control the position. #SUB#
Nkruma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Putin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Putin tries to bench press Nkruma off him but Nkruma keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nkruma is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Putin's face as Nkruma controls the position.
Putin wants to control but Nkruma postures up.
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Nkruma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Putin is looking to reverse the position.
Nkruma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nkruma trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
Putin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Putin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nkruma pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nkruma is working for a kimura but Putin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Putin tries to roll over but Nkruma keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nkruma wants to work for an arm triangle but Putin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nkruma is trying to control the action in half guard but Putin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nkruma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nkruma is pressing down on Putin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putin is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Putin actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ukraine Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A cross from Nkruma lands.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Putin darts in and clinches Nkruma up against the cage.
Nkruma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nkruma prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nkruma blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin looking to stall.
#TD#
Nkruma jumps guard and drags Putin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putin is aware though and is defending well.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkruma is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nkruma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin passes into half guard.
Nkruma moves into full guard.
#T1#
Putin wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving.
Nkruma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Nkruma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putin is pushing down on Nkruma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nkruma is fighting to maintain full guard but Putin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Nkruma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back.
Samwel Nkruma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putin is trying to control the action in half guard but Nkruma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but Nkruma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putin to get the leverage.
Nkruma wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.
Putin trying to control the action but Nkruma is working from the bottom.
Nkruma tries to roll over but Putin keeps him under control.
Putin trying to control the action but Nkruma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
Putin is trying to control. Nkruma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nkruma wants to get back to full guard.
Putin wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it. #SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nkruma is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura here.
Putin wants to take a breather but Nkruma is having none of it.
Nkruma gets full guard.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nkruma is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nkruma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nkruma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nkruma keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
Putin advances position into side control!
Nkruma is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nkruma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but Nkruma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Putin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nkruma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Nkruma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Putin is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nkruma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ukraine Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Putin blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but Putin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nkruma controls his hands.
Nkruma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Putin smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Nkruma gets tackled into the cage by Putin. Putin maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Putin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nkruma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Putin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samwel Nkruma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nkruma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Nkruma successfully pulls guard.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkruma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nkruma is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin pushes down on Nkruma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nkruma is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold.
Nkruma gets full guard.#SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Putin drops back looking for a leg! Nkruma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nkruma manages to kick Putin off! Putin jumps back into Nkruma's guard.
Putin wants to control from the top but Nkruma keeps moving. #T2#
Putin postures up in Nkruma's guard and throws a big left but Nkruma blocks it.
Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nkruma is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nkruma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Putin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nkruma can't keep his opponent in guard - Putin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nkruma defends it well.
Putin prevents Nkruma from improving his position.#SUB2#
Putin is working for a kimura but Nkruma is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nkruma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Putin trying to pass the guard but Nkruma defending well.
Nkruma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nkruma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Putin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nkruma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putin has managed to get both his arms back between Nkruma's legs - danger averted.
Nkruma keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nkruma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putin.
Putin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nkruma has wrist control.
Nkruma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putin passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Putin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin throws some wild stikes that Nkruma manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ukraine Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Putin 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukraine Putin!
Ukraine Putin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Nkruma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nkruma doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankovic circles away.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Nkruma manages to avoid it.
Jankovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Nkruma's head.
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Jankovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Nkruma blocks it.
Jankovic tests Nkruma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nkruma wants to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nkruma moves in looking to clinch but Jankovic pushes him off.
Jankovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jankovic misses the shot to the body.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkruma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkruma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nkruma moves to clinch but Jankovic breaks away
and Jankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jankovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nkruma is looking to clinch but Jankovic is avoiding it.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nkruma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jankovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Nkruma instigates a clinch.
Nkruma jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Nkruma around his waist. Nkruma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nkruma pushes off an throws an elbow but Jankovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nkruma tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Nkruma back against the cage.
Jankovic works on Nkruma's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jankovic.
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but Jankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Nkruma drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Jankovic.
#BC#
Jankovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jankovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Nkruma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jankovic lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Jankovic.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jankovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nkruma has time to react.#KD#
Jankovic lands a left and a right that send Nkruma crashing to the mat, dazed. Jankovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Samwel Nkruma has been cut.
Jankovic throws a hook but Nkruma blocks it.
Jankovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jankovic lands a slapping body shot.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jankovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jankovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nkruma tries to clinch up but Jankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Jankovic.
Nkruma moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Nkruma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jankovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Jankovic lands a jab to Nkruma's midsection.#CL2#
Nkruma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jankovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jankovic as Nkruma tries to tie him up.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nkruma backwards.
Nkruma looking to slow down the pace here.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Nkruma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nkruma wants to stall.
Jankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Nkruma is trying to stall.
Jankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short right from Jankovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Jankovic digs a right hand underneath Nkruma's ribcage. Nkruma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jankovic gets through Nkruma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jankovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samwel Nkruma.
Nkruma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankovic is defending well for now.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Nkruma successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic preventing the sweep.
Jankovic stays in close to Nkruma's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkruma being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jankovic thuds his right hand into Nkruma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nkruma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nkruma looks to clinch
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Jankovic lands with an overhand left.
Nkruma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Jankovic.
Jankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nkruma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nkruma moves out of range of the body kick from Jankovic.
Nkruma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Jankovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nkruma doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jankovic.
Nkruma avoids the body shot from Jankovic.
Nkruma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jankovic.
Nkruma wants to clinch up but Jankovic keeps it at a distance.
Jankovic misses with a body kick.
Jankovic throws the left hand but Nkruma avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Nkruma closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nkruma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jankovic's brow.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Nkruma around his waist. Nkruma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Nkruma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries a knee to the head but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Nkruma avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Nkruma tries to work over Jankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic scores with a shot to the side of Nkruma's head.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
Nkruma tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Nkruma back against the cage.
Ivan Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jankovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nkruma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jankovic walks away with a smile on his face. Nkruma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samwel Nkruma.
Jankovic thuds his right hand into Nkruma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jankovic lands with a right hand.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nkruma can do to turn this around?
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkruma.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch but Jankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looks like Jankovic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nkruma manages to avoid it.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jankovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nkruma darts in trying to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch but Jankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jankovic. Nkruma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nkruma moves away.
Jankovic throws out a loose jab but Nkruma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nkruma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nkruma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jankovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nkruma takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Nkruma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jankovic cracks Nkruma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkruma wants to clinch but Jankovic slips to the side
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic looks for the body kick but Nkruma saw that one coming.
Jankovic lunges at Nkruma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nkruma's hand.
Nkruma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jankovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nkruma scrambles back to his feet.
Nkruma misses with an uppercut.
Jankovic connects with a leg kick.
Jankovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivan Jankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Nkruma takes one on the button.#ROC#Nkruma is rocked!
Jankovic scores with a nice body kick.
Nkruma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Nkruma clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jankovic throws a good cross that connects.
Nkruma is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Jankovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkruma seems to have recovered his senses.
Jankovic misses with a straight right.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nkruma wants to clinch
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankovic lands with a good body shot.
Nkruma misses with the body kick
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jankovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkruma tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Nkruma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nkruma clinches.
Nkruma is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Nkruma misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Nkruma decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankovic is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jankovic passes into half guard.
Nkruma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, if Jankovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nkruma wants to control but Jankovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jankovic prevents Nkruma from improving his position.
Nkruma is controlling Jankovic's trapped leg to prevent Jankovic from advancing to side control.
Nkruma tries to roll over but Jankovic keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nkruma is looking to get back to full guard here but Jankovic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nkruma is looking for a sweep.
Jankovic controlling the position from side mount.
Nkruma tries to bench press Jankovic off him but Jankovic keeps the position.
Nkruma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jankovic controlling the pace.
Nkruma works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Nkruma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nkruma working for a triangle but Jankovic defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkruma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nkruma won't allow Jankovic to sweep him here. #T4#
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Nkruma from controlling successfully.
Nkruma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jankovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nkruma on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkruma wants to pass the guard but Jankovic is keeping the position.
Samwel Nkruma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankovic tries to get out of the position.
Jankovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Ivan Jankovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jankovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Jankovic!
Our winner, Ivan Jankovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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