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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Ganikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rover tries to land a front kick but Ganikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ganikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ganikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rover throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ganikov with the counter takedown but Rover avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ganikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rover quickly recovers to half guard.
Ganikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganikov prevents Rover from standing back up.
Ganikov is thwarting Rover's attempts to control the position.
Ganikov stops Rover from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ganikov is looking for a kimura but Rover is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ganikov to get the leverage.
Rover throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rover keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ganikov stops Rover from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Ganikov forces Rover back against the cage and clinches.
Rover is trying to break the clinch but Ganikov is controlling him.
Rover prevents a body shot from Ganikov. #TD2#
Ganikov has clasped his hands together around Rover's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Rover's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ganikov prevents Rover from escaping the position.
Ganikov has knee on belly momentarily but Rover bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rover wants to improve his position but Ganikov is controlling well.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Ganikov seems content to control.#ES#
Rover kicks off Ganikov and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Ganikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ganikov breaks the clinch.
Rover misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganikov is looking to clinch.
Paulie Rover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rover tests Ganikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rover looks to land a right hand but Ganikov moved out of range.#TD2#
Ganikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rover trying to hold on to Ganikov's head to control him but Ganikov postures up.
Ganikov wants to pass to mount but Rover is defending the position.
Ganikov prevents Rover from standing back up.
Rover wants to control but Ganikov is keeping busy.
#ES#
Rover manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ganikov tries to clinch up.
Ganikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rover is looking for a counter combo.
Rover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Rover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ganikov. Ganikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rover connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Ganikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ganikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rover's brow.
Ganikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rover has Ganikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ganikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganikov prevents Rover from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ganikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Rover catches Ganikov right on the button with a cross.
Ganikov slips under a jab from Rover.
Rover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ganikov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rover defends well and Ganikov ends up having to push Rover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Rover dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rover misses with a straight left.
Rover cracks Ganikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rover stuns Ganikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rover misses with a low kick.
Rover lands a body shot.
Ganikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rover.
Rover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ganikov.
Rover throws a hook but Ganikov blocks it.#TD#
Rover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ganikov is refusing to be controlled, as Rover sits in half guard.
Ganikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rover trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganikov 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.#T1#
Rover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Rover has gone for a leg lock! Ganikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rover's guard.#REVB#
Rover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rover keeping full guard, as Ganikov tries to pass.
Ganikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Ganikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ganikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rover scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ganikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ganikov throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Paulie Rover has been cut.#T2#
Rover throws the kick towards the body but Ganikov avoids it.
Rover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganikov can do to turn this around?
Rover scores with a nice strike.
Spas Ganikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rover with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Rover gets caught flat footed, as Ganikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganikov is standing up over Rover. Rover looks to escape but Ganikov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rover gets back to half guard.
Rover is looking to escape.#SU2#
Ganikov stands up out of the half guard.
Ganikov slips under a jab.
Rover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ganikov in his tracks. #T3#
Ganikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rover throws the kick towards the body but Ganikov avoids it.
Rover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rover misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Ganikov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ganikov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rover wants to control from the top but Ganikov keeps moving.
Ganikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ganikov wants to stand but Rover is controlling the position. #SUB#
Rover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ganikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rover defends it easily.
Ganikov keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rover wants to pass the guard but Ganikov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rover drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ganikov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rover wants to stand but Ganikov is controlling the position.
Ganikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rover is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rover working for a triangle but Ganikov defends it easily.
Ganikov stops Rover from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paulie Rover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulie Rover's cut.
That's time! Rover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ganikov delivers a nice body kick.
Rover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ganikov under the eye.
Ganikov slips a straight right by Rover.
Some wild striking there from Rover.
#CL#
Rover moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ganikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rover tries to clinch up
and Rover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover misses the jab.
Rover misses with a looping right.
Ganikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Rover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ganikov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ganikov. No joy for Rover on that attempt.
Rover lands with a cross.
Rover scores with a jab.
Ganikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ganikov feints the counter takedown.
Rover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Rover misses #TD2#
and Ganikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rover is wriggling around but Ganikov manages to pass to half guard.
Rover trying to hold on to Ganikov's head to control him but Ganikov postures up.
#SUB#
Rover looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ganikov passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ganikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rover dodges the ground and pound from Ganikov.
Rover is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rover is being controlled here.
Rover is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ganikov is controlling him well.
Rover tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
You get the feeling that Rover really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#ES#
Rover bucks up and throws Ganikov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T3#
Rover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganikov.
Rover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rover wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ganikov. No joy for Rover on that attempt.
Ganikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rover misses with a looping left.
Rover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganikov moves out of range as Rover strikes.
Ganikov feints the counter takedown.
Rover lands with a right hand.
Rover scores with a jab to the head.
Rover connects with a jab.
Paulie Rover is winning the standup battle so far.
Rover swings for the body but Ganikov moves out of range.
Ganikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Rover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ganikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Rover throws a big shot that misses.
Ganikov tries for a takedown but Rover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rover throwing a counter right hand but Ganikov manages to avoid it.
Rover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ganikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ganikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ganikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rover.#TD2#
Ganikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rover's guard.
Ganikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulie Rover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rover is looking to stand up but Ganikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Rover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Rover looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Rover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Rover! |
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Event:
Just some fights 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Dudeson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kurtev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kurtev prevents Dudeson from moving into mount.
Kurtev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dudeson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kurtev is working hard here to advance position.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kurtev is not content to let Dudeson control the position.
Kurtev trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev wants to control but Dudeson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
Dudeson working over Kurtev with some ground and pound. Kurtev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dudeson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Dudeson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dudeson prevents Kurtev from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dudeson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dudeson is trying to control. Kurtev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurtev tries to get to full guard but Dudeson has control of the leg.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurtev taking some punishment here, with Dudeson in his half guard.
Kurtev wants to control but Dudeson is keeping busy.
Kurtev taking some punishment here, with Dudeson in his half guard.
Dudeson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kurtev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dudeson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dudeson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurtev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurtev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fryes pit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurtev landing rabbit punches to the side of Dudeson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dudeson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kurtev wants to sweep but Dudeson has passed to side control!
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kurtev misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kurtev is not content to let Dudeson control the position. #T3#
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Dudeson wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Kurtev strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev wants to control but Dudeson postures up.
Kurtev tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Dudeson scores with punches from side control.
Dudeson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kurtev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kurtev throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kurtev prevents Dudeson from moving into mount.
Dudeson scoring with punches and elbows.
Kurtev 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.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dudeson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dudeson looks up at the clock and then as Kurtev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dudeson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kurtev tries to get to full guard but Dudeson has control of the leg.
Kurtev is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtev wants to improve his position but Dudeson is controlling well.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dudeson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that round.
That's time! Kurtev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dudeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dudeson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Dudeson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kurtev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dudeson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kurtev's head.#SUB2#
Dudeson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kurtev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kurtev has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dudeson wants to sweep here but Kurtev controlling him for the moment.
Kurtev is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Kurtev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dudeson working a defensive guard here.
Kurtev landing with the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Dudeson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dudeson trying to control the position.
Dudeson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtev.
Dudeson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurtev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dudeson trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Dudeson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudeson passes Kurtev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dudeson lands strikes from half guard.
Kurtev trying to control from the bottom.
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. Dudeson connects with a nice short shot to Kurtev's temple.
Dudeson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dudeson slips a nice elbow through Kurtev's hands, connecting with Kurtev's forehead.
Kurtev is refusing to be controlled, as Dudeson sits in half guard. #T3#
Dudeson wants to pass the guard but Kurtev is defending well.
Dudeson 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.
Kurtev trying to control here.
Dudeson is nestled in close to Kurtev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dudeson is nestled in close to Kurtev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dudeson 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.
Dudeson wants to free his trapped foot but Kurtev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dudeson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dudeson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position.
Dudeson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Kurtev wants to control but Dudeson passes into side.
Dudeson works to advance to full mount. Kurtev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kurtev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kurtev is working to get back to half guard.
Dudeson wants to control the pace but Kurtev is squirming around nicely.
Dudeson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kurtev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dudeson trying to control but Kurtev is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtev tries to hold on but Dudeson pushes him away.
Kurtev is squirming around, avoiding Dudeson's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kurtev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Dudeson.
Dudeson lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Dudeson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kurtev to the mat! Kurtev manages to get full guard.
Kurtev pushes Dudeson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kurtev scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudeson should have avoided that one.
Krisko Kurtev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudeson throws a low kick but Kurtev moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Dudeson.
Kurtev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudeson.
Kurtev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kurtev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dudeson is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Dudeson is looking to improve his position.
Dudeson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dudeson.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudeson looking to control.
Kurtev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev preventing the sweep.
Dudeson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dudeson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudeson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dudeson is trying to control the position but Kurtev postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dudeson throws a looping overhand right but Kurtev ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Kurtev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dudeson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurtev.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurtev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dudeson trying to control from the bottom.
Dudeson wants to get back to full guard.
Dude Dudeson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurtev is thwarting Dudeson's attempts to control the position.
Kurtev thows a huge punch but Dudeson dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Dudeson is trying to control but can't.
Dudeson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurtev lands with a punch from half guard.
Dudeson trying to control but Kurtev postures up.
Dudeson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kurtev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kurtev's back!
Dudeson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dudeson keeps control of the position as Kurtev tries to break free.
Dudeson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kurtev rolls, trying to escape but Dudeson keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Dudeson tries to keep control of the position but Kurtev is staying busy.
Kurtev trying to control the hands but Dudeson breaks the grip.
Dudeson is working the ground and pound. Can Kurtev escape?
Dudeson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kurtev turns into Dudeson and is now in his guard.
Dudeson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dude Dudeson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dudeson is pulling down on Kurtev's head to control his posture.
Dudeson trying to keep a closed guard but Kurtev is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krisko Kurtev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dudeson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Dudeson!
Dude Dudeson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 53
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body shot. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov stalks Kronke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kronke's face. Kronke staggers backwards, shaken.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Donk. Kronke catches Alexandrov right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrov.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kronke lunges at Alexandrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexandrov's hand.
Kronke with a jab.#CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Kronke in a clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Kronke blocks it.
Kronke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Kronke tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronke controls his hands.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kronke up against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage. #T2#
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke working aggressively here.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Alexandrov is working Kronke over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kronke or not.
Nice body punch from Kronke - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kronke works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov has Kronke pressed against the cage.
Kronke lands a body shot.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kronke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Kronke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kronke connects with a nice cross there... Alexandrov is looking wobbly and Kronke recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Alexandrov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kronke jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Kronke!
After winning the bout, Eric Kronke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Just some fights 3
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Nutz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nutz lands in his opponent's guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev being controlled here, momentarily.
Nutz forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
Kurtev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fryes pit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nutz is trying to control. Kurtev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz moves into full mount! Kurtev won't be happy about that!
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurtev is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Nutz is working for a guillotine from mount but Kurtev frees his head quite easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Nutz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kurtev wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz blocks Kurtev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nutz looking to control but Kurtev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kurtev is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Kurtev is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Nutz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nutz trying to control but Kurtev is having none of it.
Nutz content just to control the position here. #T2#
Nutz looking to control but Kurtev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kurtev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kurtev wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Kurtev is working to get back to half guard.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurtev tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz tries to control but Kurtev wriggling away.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kurtev can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nutz is working for a guillotine from mount but Kurtev frees his head quite easily.
Kurtev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Kurtev is squirming around nicely.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurtev is looking to escape.
Kurtev is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Nutz looking to control but Kurtev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kurtev is looking to get to half guard.
Kurtev is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Kurtev has left one of his arms exposed and Nutz doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kurtev screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Whole Nutz!
After the big win, Whole Nutz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
A cross from Shipley lands.
Shipley cracks a nice hook into Ganikov's ribs.
Ganikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Shipley tries to sprawl out of it but Ganikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shipley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shipley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ganikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shipley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganikov somewhat.
Shipley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shipley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shipley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Ganikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shipley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alfred Shipley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Shipley circles away.
Ganikov walks into a jab.#T1#
Shipley sizes up Ganikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ganikov tries to clinch up
and Shipley counters with a three punch combo that has Ganikov backing up. Ganikov nods at Shipley to acknowledge the strikes.
Shipley thuds a left hand into Ganikov's body.
Shipley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shipley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ganikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shipley lands with a nice body punch.
Ganikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shipley.
Ganikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shipley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shipley lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipley looks to land a combination. Ganikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ganikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ganikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shipley avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Shipley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganikov.
Shipley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ganikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ganikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shipley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Shipley misses.
Nice takedown defense from Shipley. No joy for Ganikov on that attempt.
Shipley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ganikov has time to react.
Shipley connects with the punch.
Shipley with a jab.#ROC2#Ganikov is rocked!
Ganikov has his takedown stuffed
and Shipley counters with a huge right that knocks Ganikov out cold! Shipley is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alfred Shipley!
During a confident post fight interview, Alfred Shipley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 43
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Alexandrov tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Alexandrov is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Alexandrov avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murray obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Alexandrov has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Alexandrov in his tracks for a moment.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
#T1#
Alexandrov has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Nice elbow from Murray.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alexandrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Murray.
Murray is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Alexandrov has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Murray lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexandrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Murray.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
Murray working Alexandrov over with knees to the body.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexandrov won't want to take too many of those.
Murray is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Murray.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexandrov's face.
Murray scores with a knee to the head.
Murray prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Alexandrov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alexandrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Alexandrov does no damage.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexandrov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Murray counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Alexandrov onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Alexandrov is rocked!
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Alexandrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
Murray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murray lands an elbow just above Alexandrov 's eye.
Alexandrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murray landing knees to the body.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Murray taking a breather.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Murray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexandrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
Murray has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Alexandrov to the canvas! Can Alexandrov beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Alexandrov was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Murray is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Lee Murray!
Lee Murray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Ganikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ganikov wants to pass the guard but Odom Hunt is keeping the position.
Ganikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ganikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Odom Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ganikov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Odom Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganikov 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ganikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Odom Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Ganikov clinches up with Odom Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Odom Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganikov backwards. #T2#
Ganikov slows down the pace here.
Odom Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Odom Hunt tries a body shot but Ganikov blocks it.
#BC#
Ganikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganikov with a poor takedown
and Odom Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Ganikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ganikov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Odom Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Odom Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Odom Hunt does it's job there.
Ganikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Odom Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Ganikov to the canvas! Odom Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Odom Hunt! |
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Event:
OFK 442 - Nik Vs Ward
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Dokov tries to clinch up#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii. #ES2#
Dokov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tepes Iii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Tepes Iii turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tepes Iii manages to end up in side control.
Dokov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii leaves Dokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dokov tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Dokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tepes Iii sprawls well. Tepes Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Dokov instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tepes Iii tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard.
Dokov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tepes Iii is controlling him. #T2##SU#
Tepes Iii stands up from Dokov's guard - Tepes Iii perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dokov tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Dokov is quick to defend against it.
Dokov misses with a few strikes there.
Dokov wants to clinch#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dokov won't be happy with that.
Dokov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dokov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dokov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tepes Iii. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Dokov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dokov wants to control but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii blocks Dokov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SU#
Tepes Iii is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dokov tries to clinch up#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dokov struggling a bit here.
Dokov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dokov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Dokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dokov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dokov moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.
Dokov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom.
Dokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dokov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tepes Iii escapes and throws Dokov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is dominant here and he's now got Dokov's back!
I really don't envy Dokov right now.
#SU#
Tepes Iii gets back to his feet. Dokov is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Dokov tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves away #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Dokov clinches.
Tepes Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Tepes Iii tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard.
Dokov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dokov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tepes Iii has passed into side control.
Dokov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Dokov tries to reverse the position but Tepes Iii maintains control.
Dokov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dokov working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Dokov keeps trying to improve his position.
Dokov tries to hold on but Tepes Iii pushes him away.
Dokov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vlad Tepes Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Tepes Iii gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Dokov rushes Tepes Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tepes Iii lands a takedown into guard.
Dokov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tepes Iii dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Tepes Iii decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dokov to his feet. #T4#
Dokov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Tepes Iii stands up and waves to Dokov to follow him.
Dokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii tries to avoid it but Dokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tepes Iii to the ground. Tepes Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tepes Iii tries to counter with a takedown but Dokov is quick to defend against it.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dokov is breathing heavily.#SU#
Tepes Iii stands up and waves to Dokov to follow him.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Dokov fights it but they end up in guard.
Dokov is wriggling around but Tepes Iii manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dokov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dokov sprawls and moves away.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes Iii circles away.
Tepes Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dokov closes the distance but Tepes Iii moves to the side #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Tepes Iii decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Dokov forces Tepes Iii back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD#
Tepes Iii has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Tepes Iii gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes Iii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dokov sprawls and moves away.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dokov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tepes Iii manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Tepes Iii stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T2#
Dokov tries to clinch #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Dokov didn't expect that.
Dokov working a defensive guard but Tepes Iii passes into half guard.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard.
Dokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tepes Iii's waist but Tepes Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dokov off to one side.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepes Iii feinted with a counter takedown.
Tepes Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
Dokov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dokov won't be happy with that.
Dokov is looking to get back to his feet here but Tepes Iii is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dokov's back.#SU#
Tepes Iii decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
#T3#
Dokov wants to clinch but Tepes Iii slips to the side#TD#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dokov's guard.#SUB2#
Dokov working for submissions but it's allowed Tepes Iii to get to half guard.
Dokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tepes Iii prevents Dokov from improving his position.
Dokov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dokov is trying to escape back to his feet but Tepes Iii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T4##SU#
Tepes Iii decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dokov closes the distance but Tepes Iii moves to the side #TD#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dokov's guard.#SUB2#
Dokov looking for subs off his back but Tepes Iii has passed one foot through into half guard.
#ES2#
Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tepes Iii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 439 - Bol Vs Anderson
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Boytsov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kurtev!
Kurtev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boytsov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Kurtev is defending it quite comfortably.
Boytsov passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Boytsov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kurtev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kurtev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fryes pit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Boytsov. What's that going to do exactly?
Kurtev is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Boytsov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Boytsov has control of Kurtev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kurtev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1#
Kurtev is squirming around, avoiding Boytsov's attempts to control the action.
Kurtev gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kurtev is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold.
Boytsov blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kurtev is trying to stand back up but Boytsov is controlling him
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Kurtev is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Kurtev is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov.
Kurtev landing small, sideways elbows.
Kurtev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boytsov is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurtev wants to get back to full guard.
Kurtev is in trouble now - Boytsov has advanced to mount!
Kurtev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Boytsov. What's that going to do exactly?
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T3#
Kurtev is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boytsov trying to control but Kurtev is having none of it.
Kurtev can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev wants to hold on but Boytsov pushes him away.
Boytsov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurtev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boytsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurtev is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a guillotine from mount but Kurtev frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Boytsov has hold of Kurtev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kurtev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Boytsov moves to back control. #SUB2#
Boytsov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Boytsov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kurtev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boytsov gets his hands free as Kurtev looks to control. #SUB2#
Kurtev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Boytsov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Boytsov tightening his grip on Kurtev, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Boytsov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Boytsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boytsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Kurtev darts in and clinches Boytsov up against the cage.#TD2#
Boytsov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boytsov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Kurtev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurtev has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Kurtev defends easily.
Kurtev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Boytsov blocks nicely.
Kurtev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boytsov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boytsov working for submissions but it's allowed Kurtev to get to half guard.
Kurtev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard.
Kurtev wants to control but Boytsov is keeping him busy.
Kurtev slips a nice elbow through Boytsov's hands, connecting with Boytsov's forehead.
Dmitry Boytsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boytsov trying to control from the bottom.
Boytsov is trying is best to control the position here.
Boytsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurtev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boytsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Kurtev pushes his legs off easily.
Kurtev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurtev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurtev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Kurtev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boytsov's head.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Boytsov has his foot on Kurtev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurtev works his way back into a safe position though.
Boytsov is breathing heavily.
Kurtev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boytsov looking to control.
Kurtev forces his way into half guard.
Boytsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Kurtev connects with a nice short shot to Boytsov's temple.
Kurtev is nestled in close to Boytsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boytsov tries to roll over but Kurtev keeps him under control.
Boytsov is not content to let Kurtev control the position.#T3#
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boytsov tries to get to full guard but Kurtev has control of the leg.
Kurtev is trying to control. Boytsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurtev trying to pass the guard but Boytsov defending well.
Kurtev working the head and body with strikes.
Kurtev lands strikes from half guard.
Kurtev is trying to control. Boytsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurtev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Boytsov actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Kurtev.
Kurtev is nestled in close to Boytsov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Kurtev connects with a nice short shot to Boytsov's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.
Kurtev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kurtev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurtev pulls his head out easily.
Kurtev is trying to control. Boytsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boytsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisko Kurtev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurtev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Boytsov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kurtev pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Boytsov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boytsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurtev is trying to control the position but Boytsov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boytsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurtev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boytsov has managed to get both his arms back between Kurtev's legs - danger averted.
Kurtev looking to control.
Kurtev punching from the bottom. #T1#
Kurtev striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing Boytsov any problems.
Boytsov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kurtev.
Kurtev is looking to control Boytsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurtev avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kurtev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurtev controls Boytsov momentarily but Boytsov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2##SUB#
Boytsov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurtev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Kurtev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boytsov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving. #SUB#
Boytsov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boytsov trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Boytsov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kurtev 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.#T3#
Boytsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurtev's guard. #REVB#
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Kurtev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boytsov is pushing down on Kurtev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kurtev is fighting to maintain full guard but Boytsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boytsov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurtev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurtev lands with a few short shots to the body.
Kurtev tries to get to full guard but Boytsov has control of the leg.
Boytsov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kurtev wants to control but Boytsov is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Boytsov has hold of Kurtev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kurtev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kurtev has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kurtev!
Boytsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boytsov is trying to control the position but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boytsov is looking to sweep but instead, Kurtev has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtev working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmitry Boytsov.
I think Boytsov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 36
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Kronke cracks Alexandrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kronke tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Kronke.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Kronke on the inside.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kronke.
Kronke takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kronke pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov tries to work over Kronke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Still in the clinch, Alexandrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kronke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kronke - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Kronke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronke controls his hands.
Kronke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Kronke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Kronke lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Kronke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kronke tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Kronke lands a body shot.
Kronke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Kronke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Kronke lands a right hand.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kronke lands with a light punch inside.
Kronke is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
Kronke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kronke lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kronke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Kronke lands an uppercut.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Kronke lands a right hand.
A short right from Kronke on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Kronke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kronke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kronke steps away.
Kronke throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Kronke moves out of range.
Kronke dips to his left and cracks Alexandrov with an uppercut!
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kronke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Alexandrov is rocked!
Alexandrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kronke finish him?
Kronke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexandrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Alexandrov is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eric Kronke!
A relieved looking Eric Kronke 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:
OFK 435 - Johnson Vs Durant
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Dokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toal tries to avoid it but Dokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toal to the ground. Toal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Toal tries to keep at a distance but Dokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Toal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Toal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Toal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toal presses Dokov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Toal pushes Dokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toal has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Dokov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Toal has closed the distance and engaged Dokov in a clinch.
Toal misses with the head strike.
Dokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toal scores with a hook to the body.
Dokov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toal lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Toal lands with a light punch inside.
Toal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toal blocking some punches.
Toal prevents Dokov from breaking the clinch.
Dokov lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toal throws a head punch that misses.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Toal scores with a shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toal's elbow. #T3#
Toal misses with a body punch.
Toal misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Toal.
#TD2#
Toal wants the takedown. Dokov is fighting it off but Toal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dokov's guard against the cage.
Toal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toal slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dokov.
Toal content to control rather than advance.
Toal working Dokov over with strikes.
Toal is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES#
Dokov pushes Toal off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Dokov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dokov blocks a head kick by Toal.
Dokov throws a big counter combination but Toal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toal finds it's way round the side to connect with Dokov's head.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toal keeps the fight on the outside.
Toal takes a swing at Dokov's ribcage but misses.
Toal keeps the fight on the outside.
Dokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toal.
As Toal looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Toal just gets out of the way.#CL#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Toal misses with a body punch.
Toal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keir Toal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dokov wants to clinch but Toal slips to the side
letting Toal counter with a right hand.
Toal with the inside leg kick.
We've been told by Dokov's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toal throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov is looking for a counter combo.
Dokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toal counters with a straight right hand.
Dokov throws a hook but Toal blocks it.#CL#
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Toal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toal tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov has a couple of punches blocked by Toal.
A shot in the inside from Toal.
Toal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
#T1#
Toal avoids the elbow strike from Dokov, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Toal fails to land.
Toal digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Toal lands a shot to the body.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Toal.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toal digs a right hand into Dokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dokov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dokov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Toal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keir Toal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Toal fails to land.
Toal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dokov tries a body shot but Toal blocks it.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Toal has him pressed against the cage.
Dokov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toal up against the cage.
Toal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Dokov has Toal pushed against the cage.
Dokov tries to break free but Toal pushes him back against the cage.
Toal blocks a body shot from Dokov.
Dokov throws a head punch that misses.
Toal blocks an uppercut.
Dokov working hard to break the clinch.
Dokov can't find room to land a body shot as Toal controls the action.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov just leaning against Toal, taking a breather.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dokov misses with some punches.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov jumps guard but Toal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toal lands a hook that snaps the head of Dokov backwards. #TD2#
Toal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dokov is trying to keep an underhook but Toal manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dokov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dokov staying out of range there.
Toal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Toal.
As Toal looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Toal just gets out of the way.
Dokov throws a combination that misses
and Toal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keir Toal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Toal misses with a wild body shot.
Toal misses with a kick to the body.
As Toal looks to move away, Dokov throws a big counter combo but Toal just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Toal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dokov doesn't seem phased though.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dokov tries for a takedown but Toal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dokov goes for a double leg but Toal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toal continues to drive forward.
Toal lands a shoulder strike.
Toal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dokov is trying to break the clinch but Toal is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toal walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Toal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dokov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
A combination from Dokov does no damage.
Toal misses with a body shot.
Dokov darts in trying to clinch
letting Toal counter with a right hand.
Toal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Toal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dokov tries to clinch but Toal moves away
and Toal counters with an inside leg kick.
Dokov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov goes for a double leg but Toal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toal continues to drive forward.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Toal.
A hook to the body from Toal.
Toal cracks Dokov with a nice body shot.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dokov.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Toal.
Keir Toal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Toal lands a left hand.
Toal can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Toal gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Dokov trying to control from the bottom.
Toal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dokov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Toal blocks the strikes from Dokov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toal in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dokov. Those never looked like landing.
Toal throws a wild body kick that Dokov sees coming a mile off.
Toal lands with a good body shot.
Toal looks to land a combination but Dokov avoids it well.
Toal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keir Toal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toal 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keir Toal!
A relieved looking Keir Toal 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:
OFK 434 - Esposito Vs Pauschi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Lama misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kurtev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lama!
Kurtev working away.
Lama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lama defending against the ground and pound.
Lama is looking for a sweep.
Kurtev is putting a hurting on Lama here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lama pushes Kurtev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kurtev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kurtev.
Kurtev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lama!
Kurtev dominating with strikes here.
Lama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurtev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lama because Kurtev loaded up on that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtev throwing strikes here but Lama is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lama is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Kurtev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
Lama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lama is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurtev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lama has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kurtev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lama is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama tries to reverse the position but Kurtev maintains control.
Kurtev is landing with some decent strikes but Lama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lama tries to lock up and control but Kurtev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Kurtev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lama tries to reverse the position but Kurtev maintains control.
Kurtev lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Lama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kurtev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lama?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Kurtev looking for a guillotine here but Lama defends easily.
Lama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lama wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing Lama any problems. #T3#
Lama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lama controls the pace.
Lama passes Kurtev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking to control Lama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurtev avoid being mounted?
Lama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kurtev missing with punches from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Lama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lama is thwarting Kurtev's attempts to control the position.
Lama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Lama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurtev defends it well.
Lama tries to pass to full mount but Kurtev defends it.
Kurtev trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisko Kurtev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtev.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kurtev back to the cage. Lama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lama cracks Kurtev with a good jab.#TD2#
Lama gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lama wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Lama lands a nice forearm strike.
Kurtev is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kurtev wants to control but Lama postures up.#T1#
Lama is staying tight to Kurtev's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Lama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kurtev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fryes pit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurtev throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtev keeps working.
Lama happy to just control the position for now.
Kurtev struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurtev is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lama works to advance to full mount. Kurtev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kurtev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position but Lama isn't that keen on the idea.
Lama with good strikes from the mount here!
Krisko Kurtev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lama with the ground and pound from mount.
Kurtev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lama lands a heavy elbow.
Lama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kurtev manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Lama slips a nice elbow through Kurtev's hands, connecting with Kurtev's forehead.
Lama is keen to just control but Kurtev is a slippery customer.
Lama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lama lands a nice shot to the head.
Lama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lama is continuing to stall.
Lama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lama wants to control the pace but Kurtev is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Lama working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kurtev turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lama off and cradles Kurtev's limp body as Lama celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 89
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Good throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ganikov.
Ganikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Good defends it well.#CL2#
Ganikov moves into range and clinches up with Good.
Good swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ganikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ganikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good tries to work over Ganikov's front leg with a kick but Ganikov checks it.
Ganikov misses with a takedown attempt - Good sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good throws a right and a left that Ganikov avoids nicely.
Ganikov lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Keegan Good has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good tries to clinch up but Ganikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ganikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Good.
Ganikov misses with a head kick.
Good tries to clinch up but Ganikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ganikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Ganikov counters with a shoot takedown. Good fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Ganikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Good's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ganikov is looking for a kimura but Good is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ganikov to get the leverage. #SU2#
Ganikov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Good to stand up.
Good tries to bum rush Ganikov with a series of wild strikes but Ganikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ganikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Good being controlled against the cage.
Ganikov has Good pressed against the cage, preventing Good from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ganikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Good tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ganikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Good's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ganikov prevents Good from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ganikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganikov thuds a left hand into Good's body.
Good blocks the body kick.
Good dives in for a single leg takedown but Ganikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ganikov tries to counter with a clinch but Good shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keegan Good. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ganikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ganikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Good on his heels. He'll look to pass Good's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Good might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Ganikov gets to his feet. Good looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Ganikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Ganikov looking to score a takedown here. Good is defending well but Ganikov drives through and ends up in Good's guard.
Ganikov is standing up over Good. Good looks to escape but Ganikov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Good trying to remain calm as Ganikov controls from the top position.#SU2#
Ganikov stands up and beckons Good to his feet. #TD2#
Ganikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganikov is nestled in close to Good, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ganikov passes into side control, despite Good's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Ganikov moves into full mount!
Ganikov with a couple of short strikes.
Good on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Good tries to get out of the position.
Ganikov controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ganikov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Good can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ganikov controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Ganikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keegan Good'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#
Good takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Ganikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Ganikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Good sprawls well initially but Ganikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Ganikov gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Ganikov drives through and clinches with Good against the cage.
Good tries to pull guard but Ganikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Ganikov decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Ganikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganikov wants to sweep here but Good controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Ganikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Good is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ganikov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Good frees his head nicely. Oh but Ganikov has switched to an armbar! Good is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Spas Ganikov! |
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Event:
OFK 432 -
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kurtev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thrawn to the mat! Thrawn manages to get full guard.
Kurtev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrawn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurtev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thrawn has momentary wrist control but Kurtev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurtev throwing strikes but missing.
Kurtev postures up in Thrawn's guard and throws a big left but Thrawn blocks it.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrawn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurtev is working Thrawn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thrawn's head.#T1#
Thrawn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thrawn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurtev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurtev forces his way into half guard.
Kurtev controlling the pace.
Thrawn is refusing to be controlled, as Kurtev sits in half guard.
Kurtev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kurtev trying to control the action but Thrawn is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurtev prevents Thrawn from standing back up.
Kurtev 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.
Thrawn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kurtev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kurtev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kurtev throwing shots but Thrawn is blocking nicely.
Kurtev scores with a big shot! Thrawn's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Thrawn! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
A very excited looking Krisko Kurtev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 425 - McNasty Vs Mueller
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De La Weirdo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dokov misses with a takedown attempt - De La Weirdo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De La Weirdo scores with a hook to the body. Dokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by De La Weirdo. #CL#
Dokov has De La Weirdo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from De La Weirdo.
Dokov misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Dokov stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De La Weirdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dokov tries to clinch there but De La Weirdo circles away.
A lazy left from De La Weirdo finds it's target.
De La Weirdo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from De La Weirdo.
Dokov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dokov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De La Weirdo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De La Weirdo throws a hook but Dokov avoids it easily.
Dokov misses with a left hand
and De La Weirdo counters with a good low kick that Dokov was not able to check.
De La Weirdo connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Dokov darts in looking for a takedown but De La Weirdo gets double underhooks and turns Dokov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from De La Weirdo on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Weirdo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov looking to throw knees to the head but De La Weirdo is blocking nicely.
De La Weirdo prevents a body shot from Dokov.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De La Weirdo to keep the fight standing.
De La Weirdo takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
De La Weirdo breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Dokov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dokov wants to clinch but De La Weirdo slips to the side
and De La Weirdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dokov wants to clinch up but De La Weirdo keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De La Weirdo! But no joy.
De La Weirdo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De La Weirdo keeps the fight on the outside.
De La Weirdo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dokov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Dokov's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De La Weirdo connects with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De La Weirdo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oscar De La Weirdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and De La Weirdo counters with an outside leg kick.
De La Weirdo circles away from the clinch attempt
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dokov's knee momentarily.#T4#
De La Weirdo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dokov.
Dokov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Weirdo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De La Weirdo duly obliges.
Dokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from De La Weirdo misses.
De La Weirdo works Dokov's body with a nice hook.
Dokov misses with a straight left.
De La Weirdo lands a nice hook to Dokov's body. Dokov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De La Weirdo stuns Dokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De La Weirdo throws a shot to the body.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - De La Weirdo circles away.
De La Weirdo tests Dokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dokov.
De La Weirdo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dokov with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar De La Weirdo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De La Weirdo works Dokov's body with a nice hook.
De La Weirdo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dokov. Dokov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dokov tries to clinch up
and De La Weirdo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dokov moves to clinch but De La Weirdo breaks away
and De La Weirdo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from De La Weirdo, right into the meat of the thigh.
De La Weirdo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo lands a jab to Dokov's midsection.
De La Weirdo thuds his right hand into Dokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De La Weirdo works Dokov's body with a nice hook.
Dokov moves away from the strike by De La Weirdo. #T1#
Dokov slips a straight right by De La Weirdo.#TD#
Dokov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De La Weirdo throws Dokov to one side and escapes!
De La Weirdo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dokov at a distance.
Dokov takes one on the button.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dokov throws a series of punches but De La Weirdo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from De La Weirdo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Weirdo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oscar De La Weirdo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De La Weirdo lands a nice looking body shot.
Dokov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De La Weirdo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov misses with a takedown attempt
and De La Weirdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
De La Weirdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dokov manages to avoid it.
Dokov blocks a jab.
Dokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Weirdo.
Dokov tries to clinch
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dokov's knee momentarily.
De La Weirdo misses the body punch
and Dokov counters with a two punch combo.
De La Weirdo dodges the punch combination from Dokov.
De La Weirdo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dokov.
Dokov slips under a jab.
Dokov appears to be looking for a big counter.
De La Weirdo scoring well with a low kick there.
De La Weirdo connects with a body shot that sends Dokov's belly button to the back.
Dokov tries to clinch
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dokov's knee momentarily.#T3#
Dokov tries to clinch but De La Weirdo moves away
and De La Weirdo counters with a straight right hand.
De La Weirdo throws a jab when Dokov was well out of range.
De La Weirdo takes a swing at Dokov's ribcage but misses.
Dokov moves out of range as De La Weirdo strikes.
Dokov throwing a counter right hand but De La Weirdo manages to avoid it.
De La Weirdo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
De La Weirdo lands with a nice combination. Dokov backs away looking to recover.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
De La Weirdo missing with a left hand there. Dokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dokov tries to clinch there but De La Weirdo circles away.
Dokov wants to clinch but De La Weirdo slips to the side
and De La Weirdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dokov looks to clinch
and De La Weirdo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De La Weirdo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dokov tries to clinch up but De La Weirdo circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
De La Weirdo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dokov.
De La Weirdo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for De La Weirdo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Dokov has managed to clinch.
De La Weirdo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
De La Weirdo breaks the clinch.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dokov slips a straight right by De La Weirdo.
Dokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dokov tries to clinch
and De La Weirdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De La Weirdo throws out a powerful jab.
De La Weirdo scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar De La Weirdo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dokov wants to clinch but De La Weirdo slips to the side
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and De La Weirdo counters with a leg kick.
Dokov tries to clinch but De La Weirdo moves away
and De La Weirdo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De La Weirdo lands a slapping body shot.
Dokov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De La Weirdo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De La Weirdo keeps the fight on the outside.
De La Weirdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
De La Weirdo connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De La Weirdo throws out a powerful jab.
Dokov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
De La Weirdo lands with a cross.
De La Weirdo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De La Weirdo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De La Weirdo can pounce on him.
Dokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and De La Weirdo counters with a low kick, right behind Dokov 's knee.
De La Weirdo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from De La Weirdo tenderised Dokov's leg. Dokov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
De La Weirdo thumps Dokov with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
De La Weirdo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De La Weirdo! But no joy.
De La Weirdo circles away from the clinch attempt.
De La Weirdo throws the left hand but Dokov avoids the punch easily.
De La Weirdo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dokov.
A countering left hand to the body from De La Weirdo misses.
Dokov wants to clinch up but De La Weirdo keeps it at a distance.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De La Weirdo but De La Weirdo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dokov misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo scores with a one two! Dokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
De La Weirdo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for De La Weirdo.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De La Weirdo counters with a stiff right hand.
De La Weirdo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dokov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De La Weirdo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Weirdo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dokov tries to clinch up
and De La Weirdo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dokov tries to clinch but De La Weirdo is having none of it.
Dokov misses with a double jab
and De La Weirdo counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Dokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De La Weirdo.
Dokov throws a big counter combination but De La Weirdo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dokov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dokov wants to clinch
and De La Weirdo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Weirdo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar De La Weirdo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De La Weirdo 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar De La Weirdo!
After winning the bout, Oscar De La Weirdo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 27
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Coptor lands with a straight right. Alexandrov didn't see that one coming.
Coptor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coptor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coptor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Coptor misses.
Coptor connects with a nice looking jab.
Coptor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coptor lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Coptor up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coptor blocking some punches.
#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coptor throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Coptor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coptor takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Alexandrov feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coptor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Some wild striking there from Alexandrov.
Coptor is looking for a counter combo.
Coptor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
It looked like Coptor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coptor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Alexandrov.
Coptor tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coptor.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Coptor is trying to stall.
#T2#
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Coptor scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coptor tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Coptor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coptor scores with a knee to the head.
Coptor is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Coptor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coptor. That's going to slow Alexandrov down.
Coptor scores with the left hand. Alexandrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Coptor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
Coptor misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexandrov effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Coptor blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Coptor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch.
Coptor tries to bum rush Alexandrov with a series of wild strikes but Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coptor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coptor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coptor counters with a three punch combo that has Alexandrov backing up. Alexandrov nods at Coptor to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coptor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coptor, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Coptor gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov prevents Coptor from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Coptor controls the action.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coptor up against the cage.
Coptor is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.#T2#
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Coptor avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Coptor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Coptor.
A hook to the body from Coptor.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coptor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coptor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Coptor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Coptor pushes him off.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and Coptor counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Coptor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coptor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coptor's corner calls for a 1-2. Coptor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Coptor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov takes one to the side of the head.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Coptor circles away.
#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Coptor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Coptor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coptor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coptor blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Coptor tries a knee to the head but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Coptor improves position.
Alexandrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Coptor tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov keeps control of Coptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Coptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coptor throws a head kick that Alexandrov semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Coptor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coptor scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coptor keeps the fight on the outside.
Coptor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexandrov. Alexandrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coptor up against the cage.
Alexandrov cracks Coptor with a nice body shot.#T2##BC#
Coptor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Coptor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coptor lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexandrov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Coptor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coptor slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Coptor is having none of it.
Coptor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Coptor breaks from the clinch.
Coptor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coptor is looking to counter punch.
Helio Coptor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coptor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coptor.
Alexandrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Coptor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coptor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Coptor!
A victorious Helio Coptor 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:
OFK 421 - Knox Vs Nik
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurtev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrawn. Thrawn obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Kurtev rushes Thrawn and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thrawn.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kurtev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kurtev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thrawn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurtev is trying to drag Thrawn to the mat but Thrawn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thrawn prevents it.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Thrawn with a knee to the head.
Kurtev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thrawn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kurtev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thrawn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Thrawn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thrawn scores with a knee to the head.
Thrawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurtev is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Thrawn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurtev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the head but Kurtev blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Kurtev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thrawn uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Thrawn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurtev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thrawn has managed to get both his arms back between Kurtev's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Thrawn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurtev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thrawn has managed to get both his arms back between Kurtev's legs - danger averted.
Thrawn trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Thrawn postures up.
#SU#
Thrawn stands up from Kurtev's guard - Thrawn perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kurtev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrawn is fending him off so far but Kurtev persists. Nope, Thrawn circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Thrawn rushes Kurtev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurtev tries to pull guard but Thrawn holds him up against the cage and eventually Kurtev drops back down to his feet.
Thrawn stops a takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurtev avoids it.
Kurtev has Thrawn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thrawn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thrawn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurtev blocking some punches.
#T2#
Kurtev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Kurtev's ribcage. Kurtev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurtev looks winded!
Thrawn is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thrawn down to the mat. Thrawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kurtev clinches with his opponent.
Kurtev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thrawn lands with a left to the head.
Thrawn lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn lands a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn tries a knee to the head but Kurtev blocks it.
Thrawn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thrawn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Kurtev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thrawn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kurtev blocks an uppercut.
Kurtev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thrawn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
Thrawn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thrawn prevents it.
Thrawn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thrawn scores with a hook to the body.
Thrawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurtev controls his hands.
Thrawn working Kurtev over with knees to the body.
Thrawn lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurtev won't want to take too many of those.
Thrawn lands an elbow inside that Kurtev shrugs off.
Kurtev prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kurtev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurtev managing to block the knees to the body from Thrawn.
Kurtev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thrawn smiles and moves away.
Thrawn works Kurtev's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Thrawn has Kurtev up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurtev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thrawn is defending well.#T4#
Thrawn lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
Thrawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurtev is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thrawn scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Thrawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurtev's face.
A nice left hand lands by Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a shot to the body.
Thrawn lands an elbow inside that Kurtev shrugs off.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Kurtev is working for takedown but Thrawn is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrawn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurtev blocks an elbow strike.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Thrawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrawn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grand Admiral Thrawn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thrawn tests Kurtev's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurtev is working for takedown but Thrawn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Kurtev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thrawn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thrawn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurtev.
Thrawn lands a body shot.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Thrawn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thrawn scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn crunches a lovely knee into Kurtev's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Thrawn.
Thrawn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurtev.
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Kurtev's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Kurtev is breathing heavily.
Thrawn missing with knees to the body.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Thrawn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Thrawn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thrawn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kurtev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrawn crunches a lovely knee into Kurtev's ribcage.
Thrawn digs a right hand into Kurtev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurtev's gas tank.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurtev's defenses.
Thrawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtev can do to turn this around?
Thrawn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grand Admiral Thrawn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Thrawn gets underhooks to prevent Kurtev's takedown attempt.
Thrawn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thrawn lands an elbow inside.
Kurtev wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrawn tries a knee to the head but Kurtev blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Thrawn fails to land.
Thrawn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thrawn lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurtev won't want to take too many of those.
Thrawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Thrawn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurtev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thrawn can't find room to land a body shot as Kurtev controls the action.
Thrawn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
A knee to the head by Thrawn.
Kurtev blocks the elbow strike.
Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thrawn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a nice uppercut.
Thrawn lands an elbow inside.
Thrawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow.
Kurtev takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Thrawn.
Kurtev tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrawn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Thrawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Thrawn is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thrawn down to the mat. Thrawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Thrawn clinches up against the cage.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Thrawn.
Kurtev dodges an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Kurtev tries to pull guard but Thrawn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Thrawn misses with a punch to the body.
Thrawn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kurtev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrawn walks away with a smile on his face. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Thrawn clinches up against the cage.
Kurtev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thrawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Thrawn has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Thrawn lands an elbow inside that Kurtev shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thrawn prevents it.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Kurtev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thrawn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kurtev looking for a takedown.
Thrawn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurtev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurtev takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Thrawn.
Kurtev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thrawn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kurtev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grand Admiral Thrawn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thrawn lands a nice hook to Kurtev's body. Kurtev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Kurtev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thrawn was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurtev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thrawn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtev is one step ahead there.
Thrawn trying to control the position here.
Kurtev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrawn is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thrawn is adopting a defensive guard.
Thrawn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thrawn has momentary wrist control but Kurtev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurtev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thrawn's head.
Kurtev tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrawn is retaining full guard.
Kurtev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thrawn controls Kurtev momentarily but Kurtev frees himself.
Thrawn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurtev is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kurtev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kurtev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurtev working the ground and pound from side control.
Kurtev working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Thrawn is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kurtev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Thrawn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kurtev yanks on the arm and Thrawn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kurtev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 419 - Drozd Vs Bogachev
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Denisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Bottles clinches with his opponent.
Bottles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bottles tries to stall but Denisov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bottles stalling in the clinch but Denisov improves position.
Bottles seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Denisov is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Denisov 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.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bottles looking to throw knees to the head but Denisov is blocking nicely.
Bottles looking to throw knees to the head but Denisov is blocking nicely.
Bottles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bottles stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles connects with a knee to the head.
Bottles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Denisov blocks it with crossed arms.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottles avoiding damage.
#T1#
Denisov jumps guard but Bottles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Bottles gets underhooks to prevent Denisov's takedown attempt.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Bottles.
Bottles stops a takedown attempt from Denisov.
#TD2#
Denisov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bottles manages to get to full guard.
Bottles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bottles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denisov's head.
Denisov punching from the bottom.
Denisov is pressing down on Bottles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Bottles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bottles throwing strikes from guard but Denisov blocks nicely.
Denisov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bottles throws a big elbow that misses.
Bottles is looking to work some ground and pound but Denisov has wrist control.
Bottles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Denisov is trying to control the position but Bottles postures up. #ES2#
Denisov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bottles has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Denisov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bottles has Denisov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Bottles effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Bottles to work.
#TD2#
Denisov jumps into guard, dragging Bottles to the mat.
Denisov punching from the bottom - just letting Bottles know he's still in a fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Denisov is looking to sweep but instead, Bottles has passed into half guard.
Denisov is trying to get back to full guard.
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bottles is trying to control the action in half guard but Denisov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Denisov punching from the bottom.
Denisov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bottles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bottles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bottles is pushing down on Denisov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Denisov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bottles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. Bottles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bottles tries to pass to full mount but Denisov defends it.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bottles is working away from the top position though.
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Denisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bottles.
Denisov trying to hold on to Bottles's head to control him but Bottles postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Denisov has closed the distance and engaged Bottles in a clinch.
Bottles is looking to control Denisov's arms but Denisov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bottles has his back to the cage.
Bottles misses with a punch to the body.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Bottles holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Denisov as Bottles tries to tie him up.
Bottles trying to stall but Denisov improves his position.
#TD2#
Denisov successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Bottles gets to his feet. Denisov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bottles slaps away a takedown attempt from Denisov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Denisov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Denisov. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Bottles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Denisov drags the fight down to the ground.
Bottles won't allow Denisov to sweep him here.
Bottles throws a big right hand that misses.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Denisov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Denisov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bottles has passed into side control.
Denisov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bottles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Denisov is looking to regain half guard here but Bottles keeps moving and retains side control.
Denisov can't do much from the bottom here.
Denisov is looking to regain half guard here but Bottles keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bottles trying to control the action but Denisov is working from the bottom.
Bottles 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.
Denisov is pushing Bottles's head away, looking to escape. Bottles manages to hold on to the position though.
Bottles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Denisov defending against the ground and pound.
Denisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Denisov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Denisov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bottles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Denisov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Denisov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Bottles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denisov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bottles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Bottles.
Denisov wants to get up but he can't break Bottles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Denisov postures up and lands a big shot to Bottles's brow.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bottles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denisov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Henny Bottles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denisov wants to stand but Bottles is controlling the position.
Denisov is striking off his back. Bottles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Denisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bottles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bottles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. Bottles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denis Denisov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Denisov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Bottles is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Henny Bottles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Bottles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denisov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Denisov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bottles stumbles back but Denisov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bottles to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bottles will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denis Denisov!
Denis Denisov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 416 - Mfer Vs English
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Holloway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dokov is pawing at Holloway, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Holloway's nose. Holloway is badly hurt! Dokov pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Holloway tries desperately to hold on but Dokov is relentless in his assault! As Holloway receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Dokov away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doko Dokov!
Our winner, Doko Dokov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Hampton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Hampton lands with a left to the head.
Hampton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hampton controls his hands.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Hampton blocks it.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Hampton moves away
and Hampton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Alexandrov cracks a nice hook into Hampton's ribs.#CL2#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hampton.
Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Hampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries a knee to the head but Hampton blocks it.
#BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hampton avoids the head kick by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alexandrov.
Hampton swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Hampton improves position.
Hampton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hampton throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hampton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hampton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hampton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Hampton circles away and keeps his distance.
Hampton keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov with the inside leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hampton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hampton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrov throws a right hand that Hampton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hampton also avoids with ease.
As Alexandrov looks to move away, Hampton throws a big counter combo but Alexandrov just gets out of the way.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that Hampton avoids nicely.
Hampton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Hampton is avoiding it.
Hampton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hampton circles away.
#CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hampton has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov stalling.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Alexandrov pushes Hampton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hampton.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Hampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #BC#
Hampton breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a head kick but Hampton moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Alexandrov looks low and kicks high, catching Hampton right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like Darwin Hampton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov has Hampton pressed against the cage, preventing Hampton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hampton tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Hampton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Hampton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hampton tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hampton blocks it with crossed arms.
Hampton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hampton's efforts to push away.#T2#
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hampton scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Hampton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hampton, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Hampton improves his position.
#BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Hampton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton letting Alexandrov take a breather here.
Alexandrov tries to work over Hampton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Darwin Hampton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Hampton crashing to the mat! Hampton uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Hampton is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hampton.
Hampton throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hampton crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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OFK 414 - Nyla Vs Kim
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dudeson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurtev did well to prevent Dudeson getting side control.
Kurtev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kurtev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurtev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudeson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudeson's back!
Dudeson covers up after that shot from Kurtev.
I really don't envy Dudeson right now.
Kurtev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dudeson hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev is punishing Dudeson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurtev punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kurtev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kurtev is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kurtev gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kurtev gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kurtev apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL2#
Kurtev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudeson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dudeson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Kurtev looking for subs off his back but Dudeson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dudeson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dudeson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurtev defends it well.
Dudeson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kurtev!
Dudeson with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Kurtev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurtev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dudeson scoring with strikes but Kurtev is staying in there.
Kurtev is trying to escape the mount.
Kurtev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dudeson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dudeson lands a big elbow.
Kurtev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dudeson. What's that going to do exactly?
Kurtev tries to lock up and control but Dudeson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudeson tries to control but Kurtev wriggling away.
Kurtev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Dudeson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kurtev is looking to get to half guard.
Kurtev wants to control but Dudeson is having none of it.
Dudeson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dudeson wants to control the pace but Kurtev is squirming around nicely.
Kurtev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kurtev tries to hold on but Dudeson postures up.
Dudeson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kurtev hang on?
Kurtev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Dudeson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Kurtev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kurtev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dudeson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudeson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kurtev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dudeson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kurtev looks a forlorn figure.
Kurtev is squirming around, avoiding Dudeson's attempts to control the action.
Kurtev tries to hold on but Dudeson pushes him away.
Dudeson landing strikes from the mount.
Kurtev is in a horrible position here. Dudeson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dudeson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kurtev's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson 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#
Dudeson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dudeson!
#TD#
Dudeson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dudeson trying to control from half guard but Kurtev is working away.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudeson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dudeson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dude Dudeson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
Dudeson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson landing with the ground and pound.
Dudeson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurtev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Dudeson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB2#
Kurtev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dudeson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurtev.
Kurtev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dudeson grinds an elbow into Kurtev's temple.
Dudeson looks up at the clock and then as Kurtev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dudeson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Dudeson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kurtev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Dudeson lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Kurtev is looking to reverse the position.
Dudeson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtev can do to turn this around?
Dudeson lands a few punches from side control.
Kurtev is trying to control Dudeson's posture but Dudeson avoids it.
Kurtev tries to improve position but can't.
Dudeson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kurtev some visible discomfort.
Dudeson wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Dudeson is chipping away with strikes.
Kurtev regains half guard.#T3#
Kurtev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. Dudeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dudeson working over Kurtev with some ground and pound. Kurtev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kurtev moves into full guard.
Dudeson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Kurtev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dudeson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dudeson has picked Kurtev up - he's going for a ride! Dudeson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kurtev is trying to escape back to his feet but Dudeson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kurtev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Dudeson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurtev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kurtev struggling a bit here.#T4#
Kurtev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dudeson scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudeson trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep.
Kurtev is not content to let Dudeson control the position.
Dudeson working the ground and pound.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Dudeson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kurtev was covering up waiting for the punch and Dudeson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dudeson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurtev trying to keep a closed guard but Dudeson is proving a slippery customer.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dudeson postures up and lands a big shot to Kurtev's brow.
Dudeson looking to sit in guard and control but Kurtev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev throws an elbow that misses. Dudeson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kurtev's guard. Nice move by Dudeson!#REVR#
Dudeson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dudeson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Kurtev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dudeson stacks Kurtev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dudeson!
Dudeson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtev keeps working.
Kurtev is looking to regain half guard here but Dudeson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dudeson lands some shots froms side control.
Kurtev throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep.
Dudeson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dudeson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kurtev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dudeson scores with punches from side control.
Dudeson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kurtev.#T2#
Kurtev is trying to control Dudeson's posture but Dudeson avoids it.
Dudeson trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dudeson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurtev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudeson lands some shots froms side control.
Kurtev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dudeson working away.
Dudeson advances to mount.
Dudeson lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Kurtev gets back to half guard.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dudeson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurtev trying to control from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. Dudeson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurtev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dudeson slips a nice elbow through Kurtev's hands, connecting with Kurtev's forehead.
Dudeson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Dudeson connects with a nice short shot to Kurtev's temple.
Kurtev wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Dudeson seems content to control.#T4##SUB2#
Kurtev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dudeson pulls his head out easily.
Dudeson wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Dudeson is thwarting Kurtev's attempts to control the position.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dudeson working the head and body with strikes.
Dude Dudeson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudeson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurtev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dudeson blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dudeson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurtev sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Dudeson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dudeson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Dudeson!
Dude Dudeson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'. |
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