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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 3
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Skulason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Werbenjagermanjensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Werbenjagermanjensen passes Skulason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werbenjagermanjensen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skulason! #T1#
Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skulason is trying to escape the mount.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands a couple of good shots and Skulason has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Skulason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Skulason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Werbenjagermanjensen on the ground.
Werbenjagermanjensen has good solid back control here.
Werbenjagermanjensen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Skulason tries to break free.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to get the hooks in deep but Skulason pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen is working for a rear naked choke. Skulason is not defending it well and Werbenjagermanjensen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Skulason refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Skulason's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 3
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Galvao 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.
Galvao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturlusson is retaining full guard.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Sturlusson keeps moving.
Galvao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sturlusson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sturlusson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sturlusson tries to get out of the position.
Galvao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturlusson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galvao is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Sturlusson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Galvao connects with a decent elbow.
Galvao working away.
Sturlusson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sturlusson is not content to let Galvao control the position. #SUB2#
Galvao is working to tighten his grip on Sturlusson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sturlusson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Galvao is really squeezing tight and eventually Sturlusson passes out! Galvao breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Galvao!
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Event:
FFA 11: Ekaku vs Gay
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
O Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reynisson tries to clinch up
and O Connor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gregory O Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Reynisson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reynisson lands in his opponent's guard.
O Connor looking to control.
O Connor wants to sweep here but Reynisson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reynisson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reynisson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Connor is keeping the position for now.
O Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Connor tries to get out of the position.#T1#
O Connor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynisson trying to stand up but can't free himself from O Connor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
O Connor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynisson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reynisson trying to move into half guard but instead O Connor has managed to sweep!#REVR#
O Connor with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Connor trying to control but Reynisson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Connor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynisson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reynisson wants to sweep here but O Connor controlling him for the moment.
Reynisson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Connor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Connor throws a shot to the body.
O Connor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynisson under the eye.
O Connor wants to land a leg kick but Reynisson is out of range. #T3#
Reynisson blocks a jab.
O Connor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Connor scores with a one two! Reynisson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynisson.
O Connor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Connor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reynisson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Connor defends it well.
O Connor tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynisson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynisson shoots for a double leg takedown but O Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Reynisson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reynisson looks winded!
O Connor is looking to land body kicks.
Reynisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reynisson throws a big shot that misses.
O Connor throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by O Connor. That's going to slow Reynisson down.
O Connor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynisson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Connor defends well and Reynisson ends up having to push O Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gregory O Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulfar Reynisson.
Reynisson throws a sloppy head kick and O Connor moves out of range easily.
O Connor connects with a jab.
O Connor lands with a slapping head kick.
O Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Reynisson moves out of range easily.
O Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gregory O Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynisson is just out of range.
O Connor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Connor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynisson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Connor throws a head kick that misses.
O Connor is looking to clinch but Reynisson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory O Connor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reynisson throws a chopping leg kick but O Connor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Connor throws a lazy right hand but Reynisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynisson can do to turn this around?
O Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynisson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reynisson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gregory O Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Connor cracks Reynisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reynisson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Connor lands a jab to the nose.
O Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynisson tries to counter with a clinch but O Connor shakes him off and moves away.
Reynisson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Connor finds it's way round the side to connect with Reynisson's head.
Reynisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynisson is breathing heavily.
Reynisson staying out of range there.
Reynisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
O Connor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
O Connor digs a good body shot into Reynisson's ribs.
A head kick from O Connor lands but Reynisson takes it in his stride.
O Connor punishes Reynisson's body with a nice straight punch.
O Connor scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynisson should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Reynisson is rocked!
O Connor is looking to land body kicks.
O Connor throws a body punch but Reynisson moves out of range.
Reynisson checks a low kick from O Connor.
O Connor misses with a body shot.
O Connor throws a series of punches but Reynisson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Connor checks a leg kick.
Reynisson tries for a takedown but O Connor circles away easily
letting O Connor counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Connor. #T2##TD2#
Reynisson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging O Connor to the ground. Reynisson is now in O Connor's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Connor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
O Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Reynisson is looking for a triangle but O Connor pushes his legs off easily.
Reynisson keeping moving, preventing O Connor from controlling successfully.
O Connor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Reynisson wants to get back to his feet but O Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Connor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reynisson is trying to control the position but O Connor postures up.
Reynisson wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
O Connor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reynisson's guard.
O Connor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Connor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reynisson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Connor moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reynisson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - O Connor easily slips into full mount!
O Connor wants to control the pace but Reynisson is squirming around nicely.
O Connor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reynisson?
O Connor cracks Reynisson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reynisson is in a horrible position here. O Connor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Connor landing punches.
O Connor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory O Connor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
O Connor connects with a body shot that sends Reynisson's belly button to the back.
O Connor misses with a body kick.
Reynisson unleashes a big counter combination but O Connor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
O Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
O Connor tries to stall but Reynisson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Connor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Connor lands a shoulder strike.
Reynisson blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
O Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynisson swings for the body but O Connor moves out of range.
Reynisson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Reynisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reynisson looks for a takedown but O Connor sprawls well.
A lazy left from O Connor finds it's target.#T1#
O Connor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Connor. Reynisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Connor lands with a cross.
Reynisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Connor. Reynisson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
O Connor clinches.
O Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynisson backwards.
Knees to the body from O Connor.
Reynisson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Connor gets through Reynisson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Connor scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Connor stalling.
O Connor pushes off an throws an elbow but Reynisson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reynisson prevents a body shot from O Connor.
O Connor tries a knee to the head but Reynisson blocks it.
Reynisson tries a body shot but O Connor blocks it.
#BC#
O Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Connor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Connor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynisson drops his hands momentarily and O Connor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynisson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynisson shoots in but O Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregory O Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregory O Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulfar Reynisson.#T3#
Reynisson throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and O Connor moves into the clinch.
O Connor pushes Reynisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from O Connor.
A shot in the inside from O Connor.
O Connor has Reynisson pressed against the cage, preventing Reynisson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
O Connor manages to break the clinch.
Reynisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynisson slips a jab and a cross from O Connor.
Reynisson tries to clinch but O Connor moves out of range.
O Connor misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Reynisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Connor.
Reynisson misses with a takedown attempt
letting O Connor counter with a right hand.
O Connor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Connor cracks Reynisson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Connor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reynisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
O Connor has closed the distance and engaged Reynisson in a clinch.
Ulfar Reynisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynisson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory O Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Connor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory O Connor!
A very excited looking Gregory O Connor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
FFA 7: Ekaku vs Smith
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Maeda gets caught napping as Skulason dives in and scores a takedown. Maeda manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Skulason has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maeda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skulason is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maeda pulls down on the head and he's put Skulason to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leandro Maeda!
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Event:
FFA 7: Ekaku vs Smith
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Reynisson moves in looking to clinch but O Connor pushes him off.
O Connor throws out a counter right but Reynisson avoids it with no problem.
O Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Connor throws a leg kick but Reynisson moved away.
Reynisson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Connor.
O Connor misses the shot to the body.
Reynisson wants to clinch up but O Connor keeps it at a distance.
Reynisson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Reynisson dives in and scores a takedown into O Connor's guard.
O Connor is trying to keep Reynisson in close.
Reynisson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
O Connor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
O Connor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
O Connor wants to control from the top but Reynisson keeps moving. #SUB#
Reynisson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because O Connor has passed into half guard!
O Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynisson's head.
Reynisson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Connor on the ground.
O Connor throwing shots but Reynisson is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from O Connor. #T2#
O Connor winds up and cracks Reynisson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reynisson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynisson tries to get out of the position.
Reynisson wants to get back to full guard.
Reynisson trying to control here.
O Connor thows a huge punch but Reynisson dodges it nicely.
O Connor is taking a breather. Reynisson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynisson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Connor is working away from the top position though.
O Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynisson's head.
O Connor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Reynisson kicks O Connor off and gets back to his feet.
Reynisson throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
O Connor throws a right hand that Reynisson ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynisson also avoids with ease.
O Connor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reynisson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O Connor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reynisson avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Reynisson does no damage.
Reynisson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Connor blocks a jab.
O Connor throws a front kick that sends Reynisson stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
O Connor closes the distance and pushes Reynisson back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by O Connor.
O Connor gets through Reynisson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Connor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Reynisson tries to circle away but O Connor has him pinned against the cage.
O Connor misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
O Connor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynisson backwards.
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!
Reynisson managing to block the knees to the body from O Connor.
#BC2#
O Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynisson tries to bum rush O Connor with a series of wild strikes but O Connor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Connor stuns Reynisson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
O Connor gets caught flat footed, as Reynisson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reynisson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
O Connor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reynisson content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory O Connor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reynisson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Connor counters with a two punch combo.
O Connor misses the jab.
Reynisson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reynisson slips a jab and a cross from O Connor.
#TD#
Reynisson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching O Connor on his heels. He'll look to pass O Connor's guard now, I'm sure.
O Connor wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Connor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
O Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynisson's head.
O Connor is keen to just control but Reynisson is a slippery customer.
O Connor works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Connor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
O Connor looking to ground and pound but Reynisson is blocking nicely.
Reynisson wants to control but O Connor is having none of it.
O Connor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Connor cracks Reynisson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Connor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Connor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Reynisson tries to reverse the position but O Connor maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by O Connor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
O Connor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
O Connor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by O Connor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Connor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reynisson really wants to buck O Connor off and get back to his feet.
O Connor with shots to the head and body - Reynisson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reynisson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
O Connor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reynisson?
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Connor controlling his opponent.
O Connor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Connor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reynisson is looking to escape. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Connor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reynisson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reynisson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
O Connor tries to control but Reynisson wriggling away. #T4#
O Connor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reynisson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Connor is landing with some decent strikes but Reynisson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reynisson tries to reverse the position but O Connor maintains control.
Reynisson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory O Connor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Reynisson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
O Connor is trying to control but can't.
Reynisson trying to control the pace.
Reynisson is looking to advance position but O Connor won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynisson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reynisson is looking to pass O Connor's guard but actually O Connor recovers to full guard. #T1#
Reynisson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but O Connor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
O Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynisson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Connor advances position into side control!
Reynisson can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynisson is not content to let O Connor control the position. #T2#
O Connor 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.
O Connor wants to control but Reynisson is keeping him busy.
Reynisson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Connor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynisson keeps working. #SU2#
O Connor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reynisson to his feet.
Reynisson misses with a takedown
and O Connor counters with a nice uppercut.
O Connor cracks the inside of Reynisson's front leg.
Gregory O Connor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Reynisson tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Connor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reynisson somewhat.
Reynisson thows a leg kick but O Connor checks it
and O Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Connor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Connor swings for the body but Reynisson moves out of range.
Reynisson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulfar Reynisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Connor throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Reynisson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
O Connor works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Reynisson controlling from the top position.
Reynisson tries to stand but O Connor is controlling from the bottom.
Reynisson won't allow O Connor to sweep him here.
Reynisson connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Connor wants to sweep here but Reynisson controlling him for the moment.
Ulfar Reynisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
O Connor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory O Connor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Connor 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory O Connor!
Gregory O Connor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FFA 5: Rising Up
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturlusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sturlusson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturlusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sturlusson tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sturlusson to the ground. Sturlusson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sturlusson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Sturlusson moved out of range.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturlusson throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a hook. Sturlusson ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sturlusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antonio Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sturlusson scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sturlusson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturlusson defends well.
Sturlusson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sturlusson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sturlusson rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Sturlusson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown!
A victorious Antonio Brown 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:
FFA 4: Mekovic vs Ekaku
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Reynisson misses #TD2#
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reynisson wants to get back to his feet but Werbenjagermanjensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Werbenjagermanjensen chips away with some ground and pound.
Werbenjagermanjensen passes into half guard.
Reynisson tries to kick Werbenjagermanjensen off in order to stand up. Werbenjagermanjensen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Reynisson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reynisson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynisson tries to get out of the position.
A control attempt from Reynisson but he's now mounted!
Werbenjagermanjensen is landing with some decent strikes but Reynisson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to control but Reynisson wriggling away. #SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen has hold of Reynisson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reynisson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Werbenjagermanjensen but it's paid off an Reynisson is forced to tap! Nice work by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
A less than humble Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
FFA 2: The Second Coming
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sturlusson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sturlusson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sturlusson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ribeiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sturlusson uses from the top position.
Ribeiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sturlusson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturlusson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturlusson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturlusson trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Sturlusson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Ribeiro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sturlusson doesn't defend quickly enough and Ribeiro has managed to lock this one up! Can Sturlusson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ribeiro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonas Ribeiro!
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