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Event:
BFT-495: Hard Knock Life 14
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardwood.
Hardwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kochanowski.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardwood.
Kochanowski throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Hardwood.
Hardwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hardwood blocks the low kick.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood throws a combination. Kochanowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Hardwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Kochanowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kochanowski scrambles back to his feet.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kochanowski under the eye.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardwood defending well as Kochanowski loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Hardwood.
Hardwood works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood slips a jab from Kochanowski.
Hardwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kochanowski's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Kochanowski off balance momentarily.
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
Hardwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Kochanowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
Kochanowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kochanowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Kochanowski's leg. Kochanowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Hardwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kochanowski missing with a left hand there. Hardwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood lands a jab to the head.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kochanowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Hardwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Donk. Hardwood catches Kochanowski right on the button with a cross.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Hardwood. #ROC#
Kochanowski is rocked!
Hardwood scores with a shot to the body.
Kochanowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardwood finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardwood, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kochanowski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hardwood pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kochanowski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Hardwood!
Lance Hardwood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFT-488: Khan vs El Toro
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Hardwood lands with a straight right. Kochanowski didn't see that one coming.
Hardwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardwood, right into the meat.
Hardwood with a jab.
Kochanowski cracks Hardwood with an open hand slap.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Hardwood lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardwood scores with a body shot.
Kochanowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardwood scores with a jab.
Hardwood lands a jab to Kochanowski's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Hardwood tests Kochanowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardwood lands a two punch combo.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Hardwood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Kochanowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Hardwood there.
Kochanowski takes one to the chin there.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Hardwood avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Kochanowski.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Kochanowski.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood digs a good body shot into Kochanowski's ribs.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochanowski.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
A punch lands to the side of Kochanowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Hardwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardwood scores with a jab. Kochanowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kochanowski misses the target.
Hardwood jabs Kochanowski right on the nose. Kochanowski blinks but takes it well.
Hardwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
A big left from Hardwood misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kochanowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Hardwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kochanowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Kochanowski.#T3#
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kochanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hardwood.
Hardwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kochanowski. Kochanowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski loads up on a big right hand but Hardwood slips the punch.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kochanowski has time to react.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Hardwood slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a looping overhand right but Hardwood ducks down to avoid it.
Kochanowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kochanowski walks into a left hand.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardwood. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Hardwood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardwood duly obliges.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kochanowski back to the cage. Hardwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardwood throws out a powerful jab.
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood throws a combination that misses
letting Kochanowski counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kochanowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochanowski throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardwood looks for the body kick but Kochanowski saw that one coming.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Kochanowski throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski throws an overhand right that lands on Hardwood's shoulder, as Hardwood tries to avoid the shot.
Hardwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kochanowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardwood.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kochanowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kochanowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kochanowski tries to move into range but Hardwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kochanowski lands a jab to the head.
Kochanowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardwood scores with a jab.#T2#
Hardwood stalks Kochanowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kochanowski's face. Kochanowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Kochanowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
A jab lands there for Hardwood.
Hardwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kochanowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Kochanowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kochanowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kochanowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kochanowski misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kochanowski walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood connects with a body shot that sends Kochanowski's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kochanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardwood.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Kochanowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
Hardwood moves away from the strike by Kochanowski.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Hardwood.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kochanowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Kochanowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Kochanowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardwood jabs Kochanowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood dodges the punch combination from Kochanowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Kochanowski.
#T1#
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochanowski.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Hardwood throws a nice looking combination but Kochanowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski cracks Hardwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
Kochanowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
#T2#
Hardwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood throws an overhand right that lands on Kochanowski's shoulder, as Kochanowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochanowski.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Hardwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Hardwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kochanowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Kochanowski's body. Kochanowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kochanowski thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardwood tests Kochanowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Kochanowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kochanowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardwood.
Kochanowski walks into a left hand.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Hardwood lands a jab to Kochanowski's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab. #T4#
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardwood.
A head kick misses from Kochanowski.
As Kochanowski backs off Hardwood throws a huge counter combo but Kochanowski manages to avoid it all.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a good jab.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochanowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kochanowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kochanowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardwood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Hardwood!
A relieved looking Lance Hardwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFT-481: Bondi Beach Brawl 8
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Kochanowski just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Kochanowski gets caught napping as Aoki dives in and scores a takedown. Kochanowski manages to retain guard.
Kochanowski throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kochanowski looking to control.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski working a defensive guard here.
Aoki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Aoki pushing down on Kochanowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Kochanowski is looking to control Aoki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochanowski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kochanowski defends it well.
Kochanowski gets full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aoki has gone for a leg lock! Kochanowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aoki 's guard.#REVB#
Kochanowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kochanowski preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kochanowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kochanowski has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki 's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kochanowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kochanowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kochanowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kochanowski trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kochanowski is one step ahead there.
Aoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Aoki .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aoki !
Kochanowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kochanowski. #TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Kochanowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Aoki connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Kochanowski.#CL#
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kochanowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kochanowski walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kochanowski's half guard.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Kochanowski defending well.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
Aoki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kochanowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.
Aoki works his way into side control.
Aoki scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochanowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochanowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2##SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Aoki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Aoki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kochanowski's guard.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Kochanowski looking to control.
#SUB#
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kochanowski dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kochanowski's guard. #REVR##T3#
Kochanowski wants to hit a switch here but Aoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kochanowski there!
Aoki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aoki dominating with strikes here.
Aoki with a couple of short strikes.
Aoki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aoki unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Aoki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kochanowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kochanowski is now in Aoki 's guard. A big mistake from Aoki there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki is trying to keep Kochanowski in close.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kochanowski wants to get up but he can't break Aoki 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aoki is pulling down on Kochanowski's head to control his posture.
Kochanowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Aoki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Aoki walks into a stiff left hand from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Kochanowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Aoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kochanowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochanowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Kochanowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kochanowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kochanowski wants to control but Aoki postures up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kochanowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
Kochanowski wants to control but Aoki postures up.
Aoki landing a few strikes.
Kochanowski struggling a bit here.
Aoki scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3##SUB#
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kochanowski, who protects the arm well.
Aoki working away.
Aoki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Aoki cracks Kochanowski with a big right hand but Kochanowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4##SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Aoki decides to stand back up. Aoki steps back and let's Kochanowski get back to his feet.
Aoki walks into a left hand.
Kochanowski looks to clinch #TD#
and Aoki counters with a single leg into guard. Kochanowski didn't expect that.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Kochanowski misses with a hook.
Kochanowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Aoki avoids it well.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Aoki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aoki showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Kochanowski defends the submission attempt.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kochanowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aoki .
Kochanowski controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself. #T1#
Aoki wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki throwing strikes but missing.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Kochanowski's brow.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kochanowski punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kochanowski is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Aoki 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.
Nice strikes from Aoki there.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki .
Aoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aoki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kochanowski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kochanowski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T4#
Aoki tries to bench press Kochanowski off him but Kochanowski keeps the position.
Aoki is trying to control Kochanowski's posture but Kochanowski avoids it.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Kochanowski has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kochanowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki had his way with Janek Kochanowski in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Kochanowski coming out on top.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Aoki is trying to drag Kochanowski to the mat but Kochanowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kochanowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Kochanowski tries to tie him up.
Aoki avoids the elbow strike from Kochanowski, against the cage.
Kochanowski lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Aoki jumps guard but Kochanowski stands there with Aoki around his waist. Aoki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kochanowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Kochanowski tries to tie him up.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Kochanowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aoki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kochanowski to the mat. Kochanowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kochanowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki stays in close to Kochanowski's body and controls the position. #T2#
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aoki works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kochanowski misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shinya Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Aoki , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kochanowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Aoki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kochanowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kochanowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aoki 's brow.
Aoki blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Kochanowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Aoki forces Kochanowski back against the cage and clinches.
Kochanowski lands an elbow that stopped Aoki in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Kochanowski looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
Kochanowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kochanowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Aoki 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Aoki wants the takedown. Kochanowski is fighting it off but Aoki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kochanowski's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki '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.
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 Shinya Aoki .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki , 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFT-476: PRIDE Never Die! 18
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Kochanowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kochanowski avoids the body shot from Vasara.
Vasara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasara lands with an uppercut that bounces Kochanowski off the ropes and back into range.
Vasara looks to land a right hand but Kochanowski moved out of range.#CL2#
Vasara drives through and clinches with Kochanowski against the ropes.
Kochanowski pushes Vasara back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasara is trying to break the clinch but Kochanowski has him pressed against the ropes.
Vasara working hard to break the clinch.
Vasara is trying to push Kochanowski away but Kochanowski has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kochanowski is trying to stall.
Vasara avoids the elbow strike from Kochanowski, against the ropes.
Vasara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasara is trying to force a seperation but Kochanowski has the dominant position.
Vasara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Vasara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vasara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kochanowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kochanowski misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Kochanowski effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Vasara breaks the clinch.
Kochanowski connects with a looping right hand.
Vasara cracks the inside of Kochanowski's front leg.
Vasara misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasara misses with a hook.
Vasara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Vasara.
Vasara throws a combination that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Sami Vasara has been cut.
Kochanowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochanowski.
#CL#
Kochanowski rushes Vasara and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Vasara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Vasara avoids it well.
Vasara throws a counter combo.
Vasara tried to score with a low kick but Kochanowski checks it.
Vasara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vasara wants to stay close but Kochanowski steps back to make room for something. Vasara seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kochanowski and Vasara drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Janek Kochanowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Janek Kochanowski thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
BFT-470: Bondi Beach Brawl 6
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Kochanowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atlantis finds it's way round the side to connect with Kochanowski's head.
Atlantis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kochanowski checks it well. #CL#
Atlantis clinches with his opponent.
Atlantis tries to throw a body punch but Kochanowski avoids it by throwing Atlantis back against the cage.
Kochanowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kochanowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kochanowski avoiding damage as Atlantis throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Atlantis jumps guard and drags Kochanowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kochanowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Atlantis has wrist control.
Kochanowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atlantis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kochanowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kochanowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Atlantis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Atlantis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Kochanowski throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kochanowski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Atlantis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kochanowski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Atlantis pulls down on the head and he's put Kochanowski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Delphino Atlantis!
A relieved looking Delphino Atlantis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFT-464: PRIDE Never Die! 17
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Crash looks for the body kick but Kochanowski saw that one coming.
Kochanowski lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kochanowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut. Crash saw that one coming.
Bone Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crash looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crash throws a head kick that half lands.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crash throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kochanowski.
Crash lands with a slapping head kick.
Crash connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick and Kochanowski moves out of range easily.
Crash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski looks to land a right hand but Crash moved out of range.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crash scores with a one two! Kochanowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crash throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kochanowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Crash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crash.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Crash lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kochanowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crash.
Crash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kochanowski's calf.
Crash misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Crash. Those never looked like landing.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochanowski moves out of range of the body kick from Crash.
Kochanowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kochanowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Crash's head.
Kochanowski blocks a head kick by Crash.
Kochanowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Crash is rocked!#T2#
Crash tries to land a body kick
and Kochanowski counters with a left to the body.
Crash is still on wobbly legs! Can Kochanowski finish him?
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Crash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kochanowski pounces like a tiger and cracks Crash with a vicious hook! Crash is down but not out! Kochanowski follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Janek Kochanowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Janek Kochanowski thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
BFT-460
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Canthropus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Canthropus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kochanowski avoids the head kick by Canthropus.
A shot to the liver by Canthropus. Beautiful body shot.
Kochanowski lands with a straight right. Canthropus didn't see that one coming.
Canthropus misses with a lunging right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kochanowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Canthropus's head.
Kochanowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zen Balance Monastery in the buildup to the fight.
Canthropus lands a head shot.
Kochanowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski walks into a straight right hand from Canthropus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Canthropus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canthropus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kochanowski controls his hands.
Kochanowski avoiding damage as Canthropus throws knees to the body.
Kochanowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canthropus's defenses.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kochanowski avoids it.
A short uppercut from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canthropus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Kochanowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kochanowski lands an elbow just above Canthropus 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Pithe Canthropus has been cut.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Canthropus stalling.
Canthropus tries a body shot but Kochanowski blocks it.
Kochanowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kochanowski lands a nice elbow.
Kochanowski lands an elbow just above Canthropus 's eye.
Canthropus lands with a light punch inside.
Canthropus lands a body shot.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kochanowski lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Canthropus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canthropus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kochanowski controls his hands.
Canthropus trying to control the position but instead, Kochanowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canthropus into the cage.
Kochanowski stalling in the clinch.
Canthropus lands a good knee to the midsection. Kochanowski won't want to take too many of those.
Canthropus throws an elbow that misses.
Kochanowski stalling in the clinch.
Kochanowski works on Canthropus's body with a couple of short punches.
Kochanowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kochanowski avoids it.
Canthropus trying to control the position but instead, Kochanowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canthropus into the cage.
Canthropus looking to stall.
Canthropus 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 Kochanowski has denied him.
Kochanowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canthropus taking a breather. #T3#
Canthropus takes an elbow to the temple.
Canthropus stalling against the cage.
Kochanowski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canthropus's defenses.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow.
Canthropus is trying to stall.
Canthropus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pithe Canthropus.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Kochanowski scores with a jab.
Canthropus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Canthropus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochanowski is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Kochanowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kochanowski.
Canthropus misses with some punches.
Kochanowski lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Canthropus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus lands an elbow inside that Kochanowski shrugs off.
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Canthropus tries to land knees in the clinch but Kochanowski avoids the damage to the body.
Canthropus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kochanowski backwards.
Canthropus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kochanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canthropus looking to stall.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow.
Kochanowski lands a left hand.
Kochanowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canthropus dodges an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Canthropus misses with a knee to the head.
Canthropus looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Kochanowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pithe Canthropus's cut.
That's time! Kochanowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kochanowski moves forwards but Canthropus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kochanowski connects with a looping right hand.
Canthropus misses with a left hand
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Canthropus is rocked!
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus is still on wobbly legs! Can Kochanowski finish him?
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut.
Canthropus seems to have recovered his senses.
Kochanowski lands a hook that stumbles Canthropus back into the cage. Kochanowski follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Canthropus to the canvas! Kochanowski pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Canthropus has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Janek Kochanowski!
After the big win, Janek Kochanowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Pithe Canthropus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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Event:
BFT-455: Raekwon vs Kampmann
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Tokyo Gym inform me that Hardy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hardy cracks Kochanowski with a solid left hand.
Kochanowski being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kochanowski is keeping the position for now.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Kochanowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kochanowski but Kochanowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Kochanowski is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Kochanowski's guard.
Hardy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardy throws a strike but Kochanowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is really struggling to control Hardy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kochanowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kochanowski has Hardy in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses. Kochanowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Kochanowski!#REVR#
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy controls Kochanowski momentarily but Kochanowski frees himself.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kochanowski has gone for a leg lock! Hardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kochanowski's guard.#REVB#
Hardy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardy prevents Kochanowski from improving his position.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy trying to control from Kochanowski's half guard. Kochanowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Kochanowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jason Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardy throws the left hand but Kochanowski avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy throws a hook but Kochanowski avoids it easily.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Kochanowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Kochanowski misses with a straight right.
Kochanowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kochanowski there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy working the ground and pound.
Hardy happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochanowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Kochanowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hardy lands a nice forearm strike.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kochanowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hardy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jason Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy looking to control but instead Kochanowski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Hardy is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy looks to land a strike but Kochanowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hardy stands up over Kochanowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kochanowski is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hardy has his hands on Kochanowski's head, controlling the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kochanowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kochanowski pulls Hardy in to control the position.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy throws a solid leg kick but Kochanowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
Kochanowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochanowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Kochanowski moved out of range nicely.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Kochanowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kochanowski avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Kochanowski saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Kochanowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Kochanowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Hardy. #T1#
Kochanowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy tries to land a body kick
and Kochanowski counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy tries to work over Kochanowski's front leg with a kick but Kochanowski checks it.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Kochanowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy with a jab.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy moves out of range as Kochanowski strikes.#TD2#
Kochanowski gets caught napping as Hardy dives in and scores a takedown. Kochanowski manages to retain guard.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half 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 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. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Kochanowski's temple.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jason Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hardy wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardy lands a nice short elbow.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Hardy passes into side control, despite Kochanowski's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working. #T3#
Check out the look on Hardy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hardy trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
Hardy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kochanowski is not content to let Hardy control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kochanowski some visible discomfort.
Hardy happy to just control the position for now.
Hardy wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hardy!
Jason Hardy 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:
BFT-451
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kochanowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Kochanowski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aoki 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Kochanowski.
Aoki defending well as Kochanowski loads up on a big left hand.
Kochanowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kochanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kochanowski. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aoki is nestled in close to Kochanowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kochanowski moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kochanowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochanowski is retaining full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Kochanowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kochanowski is in guard.#REVR#
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Aoki is trying to control the position but Kochanowski postures up. #SUB2#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kochanowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kochanowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kochanowski trying to move into half guard but instead Aoki has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is pulling down on Aoki 's head. It's preventing any offense from Aoki , at least for the moment.#T3#
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski has control of Aoki 's left arm, preventing Aoki from doing any damage.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Kochanowski keeps moving.
Aoki controlling from the top position. #T4#
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.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kochanowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kochanowski tries to keep at a distance but Aoki has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aoki misses with a combination
and Kochanowski counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Kochanowski gets tackled into the cage by Aoki . Aoki maintains the clinch.
Kochanowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Aoki blocks the elbow strike.
Aoki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kochanowski tries to stall but Aoki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Kochanowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aoki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kochanowski to the mat. Kochanowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Aoki throws an elbow that misses. Kochanowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aoki 's guard. Nice move by Kochanowski!#REVR#
Aoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kochanowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
Aoki scores with punches from side control.
Kochanowski dodges the ground and pound from Aoki .
Kochanowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aoki .
#T2#
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Aoki stands up and beckons Kochanowski to his feet.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Aoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kochanowski to the ground. Aoki is now in Kochanowski's guard.#SU2#
Aoki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki thumps Kochanowski with a low kick.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aoki is looking for the big counter here.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Aoki tries for a takedown but Kochanowski circles away easily
and Kochanowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Kochanowski catches Aoki right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki moves out of range as Kochanowski strikes.
Aoki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kochanowski checks it well. #TD2#
Aoki 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.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aoki works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
Aoki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochanowski misses with a looping left.
Kochanowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kochanowski missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki jabs Kochanowski right on the nose. Kochanowski blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Aoki rushes Kochanowski and presses him up against the cage.
Kochanowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki stalls.
Kochanowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aoki smiles and moves away.
Kochanowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aoki looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Kochanowski is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Aoki pushes Kochanowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kochanowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Kochanowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kochanowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki .
Kochanowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Janek Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Kochanowski misses with a body punch.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki avoids the elbow strike from Kochanowski, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kochanowski throws an elbow but misses.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Kochanowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kochanowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki .
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Janek Kochanowski is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Aoki has Kochanowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki tries to break free but Kochanowski pushes him back against the cage.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Aoki lands a takedown into guard.
Aoki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kochanowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
Kochanowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kochanowski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kochanowski's guard.
Aoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shinya Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kochanowski is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aoki in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Kochanowski defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aoki 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Aoki .
Aoki goes for a double leg but Kochanowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kochanowski continues to drive forward.
Aoki lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Kochanowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aoki 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFT-446: Hymen vs Lesnar IV
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Vosne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vosne misses with a hook.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Vosne avoids the punch easily.
Kochanowski misses with a hook.
Vosne staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Vosne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vosne throws a hook but Kochanowski blocks it.
Vosne needs to keep his hands up - Kochanowski had a free shot at his head there.
Vosne misses with a looping right.
A big left from Kochanowski misses.
Kochanowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski throws an overhand right that lands on Vosne's shoulder, as Vosne tries to avoid the shot.
Vosne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vosne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vosne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vosne lands a slapping body shot.
Vosne scores with a jab. Kochanowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vosne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kochanowski at a distance.
Vosne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1##CL2#
Vosne clinches.
Kochanowski tries to throw a body punch but Vosne avoids it by throwing Kochanowski back against the cage.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Vosne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vosne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vosne blocks an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Vosne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kochanowski's elbow.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the head.
Vosne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vosne avoids a wild elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vosne. #BC2#
Vosne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski thows a leg kick but Vosne checks it
and Vosne counters with a straight right hand.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#
Kochanowski is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vosne is stalking Kochanowski. Kochanowski circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Vosne, and it's lights out! Kochanowski really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davy Vosne!
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Event:
BFT-441: Pol vs Sturtsil
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Gunn misses with a body shot
and Kochanowski counters with a left and a right that stings Gunn.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Gunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Kochanowski instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Kochanowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunn in his tracks.
Kochanowski walks into a jab.
Kochanowski misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Gunn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kochanowski throws an elbow but misses.
Kochanowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn avoids a wild elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Kochanowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Kochanowski gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Kochanowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Gunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kochanowski scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Kochanowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kochanowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
Gunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kochanowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaice Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski lands an elbow inside that Gunn shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaice Gunn has been cut.
Gunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kochanowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunn's brow.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Kochanowski blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kochanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunn trying to control the position but instead, Kochanowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gunn into the cage.
Kochanowski effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kochanowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn blocks an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kochanowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow.
Kochanowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Kochanowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Kochanowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kochanowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kochanowski stops a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Kochanowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Gunn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski defending against the ground and pound.
Kochanowski taking a bit of punishment here - Gunn scoring with strikes.
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gunn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kochanowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kochanowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gunn is chipping away with strikes.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Gunn throws an elbow but Kochanowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gunn throws a strike aimed at the side of Kochanowski's head but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Gunn taking a break here but Kochanowski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kochanowski has hold of Gunn's hands but Gunn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Kochanowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn'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.
#R2#
Kochanowski takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Gunn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kochanowski!
Gunn working the body and head with strikes.
Kochanowski is not content to let Gunn control the position.
Gunn taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gunn tries for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kochanowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Gunn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kochanowski is avoiding damage well.
Gunn looks up at the clock and then as Kochanowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gunn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Kochanowski wants to control but Gunn postures up.
Gunn working the ground and pound from side control.
Gunn is trying to ground and pound but Kochanowski uses the momentary lack of control by Gunn to regain half guard.
Kaice Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn is taking a breather. Kochanowski 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.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Gunn is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn 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.
Kochanowski wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy.
Gunn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gunn not doing much here.
Gunn'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.
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working. #T3#
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunn.
Gunn throwing shots but Kochanowski is blocking nicely.
Kochanowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gunn working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gunn misses with a head shot. Kochanowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kochanowski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Kochanowski has a closed guard, preventing Gunn from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kochanowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Gunn.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaice Gunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kochanowski closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn takes an elbow to the temple.
Kochanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kochanowski's defenses.
Kochanowski dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Kochanowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Kochanowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kochanowski leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunn misses with a straight right. #CL#
Gunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kochanowski, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kochanowski delivers a nice body kick.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Kochanowski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaice Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kochanowski pinned against the cage. Kochanowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Gunn shoots in and bounces Kochanowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kochanowski wants to hit a switch here but Gunn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kochanowski there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Gunn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kochanowski is now in Gunn's guard. A big mistake from Gunn there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kochanowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kochanowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kochanowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kochanowski trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kochanowski is in close to Gunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kochanowski is in close to Gunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kochanowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kochanowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Gunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Gunn working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.
#T4#
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gunn working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.
Kochanowski throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janek Kochanowski.
I think Kochanowski 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Janek Kochanowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Janek Kochanowski thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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