|
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
UIW 11: Road to Champions 5
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1# Lange lands a body shot.
Lange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pojka manages to avoid it. Lange stuffs the takedown attempt from Pojka. Pojka gets slowly back to his feet. Pojka misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Lange counters with a nice double leg into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Lange wants to control from the top but Pojka keeps moving. Lange is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Pojka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lange is aware though and is defending well. Pojka keeping full guard, as Lange tries to pass. #SUB2# Pojka has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Pojka has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Pojka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Pojka has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though. Lange passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2# Pojka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lange is pressing down on Pojka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pojka is holding on for now. Lange content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Pojka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily. Lange is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Pojka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lange pulls his head out easily. Lange is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2# 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.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lange seems to be looking for submissions.
Pojka is not content to let Lange control the position. Lange with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Pojka looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lange pushes past his half guard into mount! Pojka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lange looking to control but Pojka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Pojka is looking to get to half guard. Pojka has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Lange connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pojka to escape the position.
Pojka is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lange's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pojka tries to escape the position.
Lange trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pojka is really stuck here.
#T4# Lange doesn't have the hooks in and Pojka manages to turn into his guard.
Lange trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lange has Pojka pulled in close to control his posture. Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pojka looking to pass the guard. Lange is trying to control the position but Pojka postures up. Pojka looking to pass the guard. Lange is trying to keep Pojka in close.
#SUB2# Pojka has gone for a leg lock! Lange slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pojka's guard.#REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pojka keeping moving, preventing Lange from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Lange dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Lange throws a good cross that connects.
Lange misses with a few strikes there.
Pojka misses with a takedown attempt and Lange counters with a right hand to the body. Pojka fails with a takedown attempt. Lange throws out a powerful jab. Pojka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Lange slaps away a takedown attempt from Pojka, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lange appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lange is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Nico Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pajni Pojka. Pojka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Lange counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Pajni Pojka has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pojka doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lange counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Pojka is rocked! Lange walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pojka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lange swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pojka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Lange! Nico Lange thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
UIW 5
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Pojka gets tackled into the cage by Moreno. Moreno maintains the clinch. Moreno effectively controlling the action here. Moreno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Pajni Pojka has been cut. Pojka blocks an elbow strike. Pojka avoids the elbow strike from Moreno, against the cage.
Moreno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Moreno throws an elbow but misses. Moreno lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Moreno taking a breather. Pojka tries to pull guard but Moreno holds him up against the cage and eventually Pojka drops back down to his feet.
Pojka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreno prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pajni Pojka. 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. Pojka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moreno smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Moreno clinches up against the cage.#T1# Pojka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moreno prevents it.
Moreno is pressed up against the cage. Pojka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moreno down to the mat. Moreno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Moreno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD# Pojka feints and as Moreno raises his hands in defense, Pojka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Moreno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Pojka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Pojka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pojka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Pojka drops back looking for a leg! Moreno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreno manages to kick Pojka off! Pojka jumps back into Moreno's guard. #SUB# Pojka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2# Pojka forces his way into half guard.#SUB# Pojka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreno won't allow Pojka to pass to mount. Moreno tries to get to full guard but Pojka has control of the leg. #SUB# Pojka is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Pojka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moreno could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pojka has cracked it and Moreno is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pojka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pajni Pojka! |
|
|
|
Event:
UIW 1
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1# Pojka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dakat avoids it really well and circles away. Pojka with a lazy takedown attempt and Dakat counters with a stiff right hand. Dakat jabs at Pojka's body. Pojka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dakat. Pojka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dakat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pojka scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Pajni Pojka has been cut. Dakat lands with a hook. Pojka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Pojka is rocked! Dakat is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pojka flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pojka is out cold! Dakat holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Dakat! |
|
|
|
|
|
|