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Event:
NG 15
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Olivia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearse throws out the jab. A big right from Hearse misses. Hearse thows a left - swing and a miss! Olivia closes the distance and lands a one-two. Hearse takes a shot right to the bread basket. Olivia lands a body shot.
Hearse shoots in looking for a takedown. Olivia tries to sprawl out of it but Hearse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olivia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Marcoh Olivia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olivia lands an overhand right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hearse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olivia's waist but Olivia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hearse off to one side. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy. Olivia stalks Hearse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hearse's face. Hearse staggers backwards, shaken. Olivia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Hearse misses with a looping left. Hearse throws a hook but Olivia avoids it easily. Olivia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD# Hearse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hearse prevents Olivia from getting back to his feet. Hearse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hearse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hearse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Olivia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hearse throws a big elbow that misses. Hearse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olivia's head. Olivia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hearse connects with a couple of short punches. Hearse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olivia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olivia can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# Olivia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hearse 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. Hearse throwing strikes but missing. Hearse throws a strike but Olivia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Hearse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Olivia wants to control from the top but Hearse keeps moving. #ES# Hearse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Olivia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. 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!#TD# Hearse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Olivia tries to kick Hearse off but Hearse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Hearse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hearse stops Olivia from getting back to his feet.
Hearse missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ground and pound from Hearse. Hearse working Olivia over with strikes. #ROC#Olivia is rocked! Hearse lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Olivia quite badly. Olivia pulls Hearse in close trying to recover. Hearse postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Olivia on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Olivia doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Hearse! |
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Event:
OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1# Olivia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Olivia scores with a body shot.
Olivia lands a slapping body shot.
Compton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Compton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Olivia lands a glancing blow to the side of Compton's head. Some wild striking there from Olivia.
Compton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Marcoh Olivia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olivia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olivia works Compton's body with a nice hook. A swing and a miss from Olivia.#T1# Olivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Compton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olivia.
Compton feints the counter takedown. Compton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olivia.
Jab by Olivia. A jab from Olivia misses. Compton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Olivia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd cheers as Olivia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Compton doesn't seem phased though. Olivia lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Olivia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Olivia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Compton with the counter takedown but Olivia avoids it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Olivia as he connects with a hook. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Compton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Compton on the wrong end of a nice hook. The fighters circling - Olivia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Compton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Olivia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Olivia connects with the punch. Compton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olivia. And Compton tries to counter it with a takedown but Olivia pushes his down on his head and steps out. Olivia ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Olivia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Compton on the side of the head. Olivia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# so Compton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3##SUB2# Compton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Olivia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Compton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Compton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Olivia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Compton, into his guard. #REVR##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. Olivia trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Olivia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Compton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Olivia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Olivia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Olivia trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Compton has control of Olivia's left arm, preventing Olivia from doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Compton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olivia.
Compton feints the counter takedown. Olivia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Compton feints the counter takedown. Olivia misses with a two punch combination.
Olivia throws a jab when Compton was well out of range. Marcoh Olivia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Olivia misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Compton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olivia's guard. Olivia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Compton on the ground.#SUB2# Compton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Olivia dives on top into guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olivia trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom. Olivia throws an elbow that misses. Compton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olivia's guard. Nice move by Compton!#REVB##T1# Olivia looking for a sweep. Not yet Olivia, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Olivia keeping moving, preventing Compton from controlling successfully. Olivia wants to hit a sweep here but Compton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Olivia there! Compton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Olivia to take his back!#T2##SUB2# Compton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Olivia is doing well to defend. Compton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Olivia is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stephen Compton! Stephen Compton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Battleborn Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1# Craig takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Olivia keeps the fight on the outside. Olivia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olivia unleashes a big counter combination but Craig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Craig tries to clinch up. Craig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olivia is fending him off so far but Craig persists. Nope, Olivia circles away and we're back to standing. Craig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olivia defends it nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Olivia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Olivia lands a jab-cross combination. No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig. Craig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him. Craig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olivia circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A right-left combo lands from Olivia. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Craig has been cut. Olivia lands with a cross. Craig shoots in for a double leg but Olivia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Craig looks to throw the jab but Olivia is out of range. Craig has his takedown stuffed and Olivia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Craig thinking. Craig is breathing heavily.#T1# Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Olivia circles away.
Marcoh Olivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Olivia connects with the punch. Craig misses with a double jab
and Olivia counters with a stiff right hand. Olivia stalks Craig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Craig's face. Craig staggers backwards, shaken.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Craig. Olivia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Craig wants to control but Olivia is keeping him busy. #T2# Olivia pushes Craig away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Craig gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Olivia tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it. Olivia is pushing Craig's head away, looking to escape. Craig manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Craig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olivia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Olivia gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage. Olivia misses with a body punch.
Olivia misses with a body punch.
Olivia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3# Olivia is defending well against a takedown attempt. Olivia works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches. Olivia tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Olivia can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
#BC# Craig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olivia is working the combinations to good effect here. Olivia lands the left hand. Olivia lands with a nice combination. Craig backs away looking to recover. Craig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olivia counters with a left and a right that stings Craig. Olivia stalks Craig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Craig's face. Craig staggers backwards, shaken.#CL# Craig moves into range and clinches up with Olivia. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Olivia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olivia lands a right hook to the body.
Craig shoots in but no luck this time. Olivia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivia duly obliges. #T4# Danga de danga de dang - Olivia scores with a four punch combination! Olivia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olivia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Craig back to the cage. Olivia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Craig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olivia. Nice uppercut lands for Olivia. That snapped Craig's head back.
Olivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Olivia with a nice cross.#TD# Craig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Olivia wants to get back to his feet. Craig slips a nice elbow through Olivia's hands, connecting with Olivia's forehead. Olivia looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Craig wants to free his trapped foot but Olivia is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ryan Craig's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Craig looks to land a right hand but Olivia moved out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy. Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Olivia circles away.
Olivia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Olivia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olivia!
Olivia scores with a hook to the body. Craig takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Olivia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Marcoh Olivia seems to be getting the better of the standup. Craig tries to clinch up. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy. A left and a right from Olivia both land. Nice combination. Olivia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Craig fails with the takedown and Olivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Olivia gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Olivia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow. Olivia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Olivia. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# The referee is keeping an eye on Olivia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Olivia tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Olivia back against the cage. Craig looking to slow down the pace here. Olivia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olivia misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Olivia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Craig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Olivia to the mat. Olivia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Olivia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Olivia wants to sweep here but Craig controlling him for the moment. Olivia keeping full guard, as Craig tries to pass. #T2# Olivia keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully. Craig tries to free his leg and advance position but Olivia is retaining full guard. Craig wants to control from the top but Olivia keeps moving. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Craig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Olivia works over Craig's head and body with a nice combination. Craig looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3##TD# Craig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Olivia scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Craig manages to mount him!
Ryan Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Olivia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Craig controlling his opponent. Craig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olivia is looking to escape. #T4# Craig misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Craig throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Craig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Olivia tries to reverse the position but Craig maintains control. Olivia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olivia can do anything to dispel that myth. Craig with a couple of short strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Olivia is squirming around, avoiding Craig's attempts to control the action. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ryan Craig's cut. 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# Olivia stuns Craig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A jab from Craig misses. Craig shoots in and drives through. Olivia sprawls well. Craig with a lazy takedown attempt and Olivia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Olivia looks to land a combination. Craig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Craig tries to clinch but Olivia is having none of it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy. A left and a right from Olivia both land. Nice combination. Olivia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Craig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivia as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him. Olivia digs a good hook to Craig's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Olivia scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Olivia. Beautiful body shot. Olivia scores with a shot to the body.
Craig with a lazy takedown attempt and Olivia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Olivia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Craig eats them both and turns towards Olivia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Danga de danga de dang - Olivia scores with a four punch combination!#T1# Olivia throws a series of strikes that have Craig backpedaling.
Olivia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Olivia jabs Craig to the body, keeping him at a distance. Olivia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Olivia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Craig's hands. Craig fails with the takedown and Olivia counters with a right hand to the body. Olivia lands a slapping body shot.
Craig takes one to the side of the head.
Craig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olivia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Craig scrambles back to his feet. A nice combination there by Olivia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Olivia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olivia throws a good cross that connects.
Craig misses the jab. Olivia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Craig is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olivia.#T2# A left lands for Olivia. Craig on the wrong end of a nice hook. No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig. Ryan Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Craig dives in and grabs Olivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olivia pushes down on Craig's head and hops out. Olivia connects with a nice looking jab.
Olivia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Olivia cracks Craig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Olivia lands a glancing blow to the side of Craig's head. Olivia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Craigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Olivia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Olivia looks to land a combination. Craig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Craig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Craig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivia as he jumps to the side. #T3# Olivia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Craig misses with a takedown and Olivia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Olivia lands an overhand right. Olivia dodges the punch combination from Craig.
Olivia looks like he wants to counter punch here. Olivia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Craig takes a shot right to the bread basket. Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivia circles away. Craig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Craig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Craig takes a body punch but keeps moving. Olivia with a nice cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Olivia feints a jab promting Craig to slip. Olivia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Craig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4# Olivia digs a good hook to Craig's body.
Craig tries for a takedown but Olivia circles away easily and Olivia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Olivia. Olivia moves out of range as Craig strikes. Left hook, right uppercut from Olivia. Olivia scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Olivia scores with a nice strike. Olivia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olivia wants it to stay on the feet. Olivia scores with a one two! Craig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Craig is looking to clinch but Olivia is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Craig needs to keep his hands up - Olivia had a free shot at his head there. Olivia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ryan Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcoh Olivia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Craig tries to clinch but fails miserably and Olivia counters with a straight right hand. Craig throws a lazy uppercut
letting Olivia counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcoh Olivia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Olivia 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcoh Olivia! An out of breath Marcoh Olivia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Ryan Craig spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that sucked, I’ll be back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2024 |
#R1# Olivia throws a shot to the body.
Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olivia tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olivia to the ground. Olivia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Reynolds goes for a double leg but Olivia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Olivia continues to drive forward. Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Olivia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Marcoh Olivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Reynolds. A right-left combo lands from Olivia. Olivia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Olivia. Reynolds feints the counter takedown. Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt - Olivia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Reynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olivia is fending him off so far but Reynolds persists. Nope, Olivia circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like Olivia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Olivia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olivia tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olivia to the ground. Olivia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Olivia clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage. Olivia cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot. Reynolds looks winded! Olivia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olivia cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Olivia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Olivia gets through Reynolds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Olivia.
#T1# A right handed body shot lands from Olivia.
Olivia lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Olivia breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Olivia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage. A body shot lands from Olivia.
A right hook to the body lands for Olivia.
Olivia pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Olivia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.#BC# Olivia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olivia throws a right and a left that both miss. Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Olivia shows good takedown defense. Olivia works over Reynolds's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Marcus Reynolds has been cut.#CL# Olivia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Olivia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC# Olivia breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Olivia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivia duly obliges. Olivia lands a two punch combo.
Olivia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#Reynolds is rocked! Olivia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Olivia finish him? Nice takedown defense from Olivia. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt. Olivia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reynolds backs up against the cage.
Olivia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olivia jabs at Reynolds's body. Olivia dips to his left and cracks Reynolds with an uppercut! Olivia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Reynolds feints the counter takedown. Olivia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reynolds back to the cage. Olivia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Olivia feints a jab promting Reynolds to slip. Olivia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reynolds slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL# Olivia pushes Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch. Olivia lands a shot to the body.#T3# Olivia lands a body punch. Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses. Olivia lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Olivia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Olivia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow. Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olivia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Good body shot from Olivia.
#BC# Olivia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olivia scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Olivia throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease. Olivia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A punch combination from Olivia misses. Reynolds is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olivia.#T4# No joy there for Olivia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olivia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Olivia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olivia is working the combinations to good effect here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olivia, as that shot connected.
Olivia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively. Olivia throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease. Reynolds fails with the takedown and Olivia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Olivia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reynolds back to the cage. Olivia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Olivia looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. No luck for Reynolds with that takedown attempt. Olivia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Olivia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivia duly obliges. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Reynolds's cut. That's time! Olivia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Olivia throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olivia defends it well. Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Olivia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Olivia throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease. Reynolds dives in and grabs Olivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olivia pushes down on Reynolds's head and hops out. Olivia cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs. Olivia lands with a nice combination. Reynolds backs away looking to recover. Olivia dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Olivia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around? Olivia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Olivia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds. Marcoh Olivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Reynolds.#CL# Olivia takes the fight into the clinch. Olivia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds is breathing heavily. A short left from Olivia. Marcoh Olivia has scored more points in the clinch so far. Olivia struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Olivia tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Olivia tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Olivia.
Olivia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow. A short body shot lands from Olivia as the two fighters clinch.
Olivia lands a shot to the body. Olivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head. Olivia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olivia misses with a body punch.
#BC# Olivia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Olivia misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Olivia looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well. Olivia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks. A right-left combo lands from Olivia. Olivia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A punch combination from Olivia misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Olivia scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Olivia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olivia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds. Olivia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Marcoh Olivia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horrible takedown attempt by Reynolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Olivia, which made it look bad. Olivia throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely. Olivia throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Olivia cracks Reynolds with a good jab. Olivia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt - Olivia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Olivia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds. Olivia cracks Reynolds with a good jab. Olivia throws a series of strikes that have Reynolds backpedaling.
Reynolds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown but Olivia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reynolds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Olivia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
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! Reynolds tries to move into range but Olivia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olivia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds. #T4# Nice shot by Olivia. Olivia fails to land with a series of punches.
Olivia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Olivia misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Olivia. Olivia lands a jab. Olivia misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olivia avoids it really well and circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marcus Reynolds's cut. 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# Olivia misses with a double jab.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt - Olivia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olivia sprawls well. Olivia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet. Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Olivia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Marcoh Olivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Reynolds. Olivia throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Olivia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Olivia stalks Reynolds and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reynolds's face. Reynolds staggers backwards, shaken.#CL# Olivia moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olivia struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Olivia misses with a punch to the body.
Olivia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Olivia lands on the inside with an uppercut. Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# A left hand lands to the body for Olivia.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Olivia. Olivia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not. Olivia lands a nice uppercut. Olivia lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Olivia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Olivia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Marcoh Olivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Olivia presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Olivia manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds fails with the takedown.#T2# Reynolds has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Olivia is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Olivia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Olivia jabs Reynolds right on the nose. Reynolds blinks but takes it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Olivia throws a series of strikes that have Reynolds backpedaling.
Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Reynolds goes for a double leg but Olivia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Olivia continues to drive forward. Olivia tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot. A combination from Olivia does no damage. Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olivia. Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olivia pinned against the cage. Olivia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Olivia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Reynolds is trying desperately to land a takedown but Olivia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Reynolds.#T3# Olivia throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease. Olivia works over Reynolds's head and body with a nice combination. Olivia misses with the combination.
Reynolds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL# Olivia rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Olivia struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olivia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Olivia tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Olivia stalls. A shot in the inside from Olivia. #T4# Good body shot from Olivia.
A shot in the inside from Olivia. Reynolds has Olivia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olivia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Olivia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Olivia manages to break the clinch.
Olivia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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! Olivia throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olivia, as that shot connected.
Reynolds dives in for a single leg takedown but Olivia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Olivia tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sloppy strikes from Olivia. Those never looked like landing. Marcus Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcoh Olivia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Reynolds looks for a takedown but Olivia sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcoh Olivia showed his dominance in that final round. Well Olivia 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcoh Olivia! |
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