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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Tor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tor looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Tor stops Day from getting back to his feet.
Tor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Tor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Day is trying to stand back up but Tor is controlling him
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Tor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Day's guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Day manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2# Day has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1# Day gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Day looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Day has the hooks in. Tor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Day lands a shot to the head. Day lands an elbow to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Day landing with strikes. Tor wants to escape the position.
Day scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Day landing with strikes. Tor covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Tor is trapped and Day is scoring with shots to the head and body. Day is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Day 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. Day gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Day apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Tor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a two punch combo. #T2##TD# Tor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Day tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tor is in Day's guard. Day wants to stand but Tor is controlling the position. Day is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Tor trying to control but Day is working from the bottom. Day really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Day is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tor is controlling him. #T3# The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Tor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Tor is keen to just control but Day is a slippery customer. Tor stops Day from getting back to his feet.
#T4##SUB# Tor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tor misses with a looping left.#TD# Tor looking to score a takedown here. Day is defending well but Tor drives through and ends up in Day's guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Day can do anything to dispel that myth. Tor stops Day from standing up. Tor wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving. Day wants to stand and escape but Tor is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Day 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##TD# Tor shoots in and gets a takedown into Day's guard.#ES2# Day has his feet on Tor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Ter Tor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Tor dives in and scores a takedown into Day's guard. Day wants to stand but Tor is controlling the position. #T1# Tor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Day wants to stand up but Tor is controlling him. Tor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Tor won't allow Day to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Day keeping full guard, as Tor tries to pass. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Tor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Day! Day is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3# Charlie Day has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Day enables Tor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Day manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Tor stops Day from standing up. #T4# Tor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Day keeping moving, preventing Tor from controlling successfully. Tor tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tor trying to control but Day is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively. Despite the aggression on Day's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ter Tor dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Tor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tor tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Day is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD# Tor gets a double leg takedown into Day's guard. Day is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tor is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Tor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Day keeping moving, preventing Tor from controlling successfully. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Day is looking to stand up but Tor isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Day gets caught napping as Tor dives in and scores a takedown. Day manages to retain guard. Day is looking to stand up but Tor isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# Tor trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Day wants to stand up but Tor is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD# Day gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tor to score an easy takedown into full guard. Day wants to stand but Tor is controlling the position. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Day manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Tor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##TD2# Day works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Tor has wrist control. Day keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tor's head. Day with a nice head shot there. Day lands a couple of elbows. Day chips away with some ground and pound. Day works over Tor with some ground and pound from guard. Day is in close to Tor's body, working some short punches and elbows. Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Day with a nice head shot there. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Day distracts Tor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. We've been told by Tor's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tor throws a combination that misses and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Charlie Day. Well Day 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Day! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Ske rushes Mata and presses him up against the cage. Ske looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Ske tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ske is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mata is defending well for now. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ske has Mata pushed against the cage. Ske really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2# Mata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ske will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ske misses with a straight right. Mata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Ske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ske. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Ske. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Mata rushes Ske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Mata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mata misses with a body punch.
Mata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Ske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mata shoots in for a takedown but Ske shows good takedown defense. Mata tries to close the distance and clinch but Ske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ske shoots in but Mata avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ske.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ske has his takedown stuffed and Mata counters with a slapping leg kick. Ske keeps the fight on the outside. Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Ske gets tackled into the cage by Mata. Mata maintains the clinch. Mata misses with a punch to the body.
Mata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ske prevents it.
Mata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ske has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3# Ske is working for takedown but Mata is calmly controlling the position for now. Mata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Mata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice takedown defense from Ske. No joy for Mata on that attempt. #TD2# Ske gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ske is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mata dives into side control.
#REVR# Mata is looking to take a break and control but Ske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# Ske tries to improve position but can't. Mata 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.
Mata throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Mata decides to stand back up. Mata steps back and let's Ske get back to his feet. Mata lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Con Ske has been cut. We've been told by Ske's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ske closes the distance but Mata moves to the side #TD2# and Mata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ske!
Ske explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Mata dominated that round. The cut man is working on Con Ske's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Mata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ske drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Mata. Mata misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ske is stalling here.
Mata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ske blocks it with crossed arms. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2# Mata breaks from the clinch.
Ske swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mata counters with a left to the body. Con Ske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Ske tries to keep at a distance but Mata has taken the fight into the clinch. Mata lands a nice elbow. A battle for position here, against the cage. Mata lands a nice uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Mata.
#T2# Ske throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mata is looking for a takedown. A hook to the body from Mata.
Mata struggles to land a body shot inside as Ske controls his hands.
Mata has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mata goes for a takedown attempt but Ske pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mata as he avoids it easily. Mata moves in looking to clinch but Ske pushes him off. Nice takedown defense from Ske. No joy for Mata on that attempt. It looked like Ske was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mata. Con Ske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Mata. Mata shoots in looking for a takedown but Ske manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3# Mata shoots in for a takedown but Ske shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ske is looking for a counter combo. Ske shoots in for a takedown but Mata shows good takedown defense. Mata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Mata drives through and clinches with Ske against the cage.
Ske swings wildly with an uppercut but Mata uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Mata. #T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Ske. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mata. Ske being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Mata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ske avoids it really well and circles away. Ske seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Mata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Con Ske's cut. That's time! Ske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Ske shoots for a double leg takedown but Mata sprawls well. He's pushed Ske's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mata but Mata pushes him off and we're back to square one. A combination from Mata does no damage. Mata moves in looking to clinch but Ske pushes him off. Mata tries to clinch but Ske is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've been informed that Mata has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ske paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Mata moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2# Mata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Mata clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Mata.
Ske wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ske blocking some punches.
Mata wants to stall.
#TD2# Mata manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2# Mata is looking to stand up but Ske isn't so interested in that idea. Mata is trying to hold Ske in close to prevent damage but Ske has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata is trying to stand.
Mata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ske is working away from the top position though. Ske is taking a breather. Mata 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. Sheldon Mata has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Ske is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now. Mata wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mata moves in looking to clinch but Ske pushes him off. Ske shoots in for a takedown but Mata shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Ske. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ske stuffs the takedown. Ske gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Mata counters by clinching up. #T4# Ske slowing the pace effectively. A nice right hand lands inside from Mata. Ske is trying to break the clinch but Mata has him pressed against the cage. A short right from Mata. Ske looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Mata breaks from the clinch.
Con Ske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sheldon Mata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ske slips a jab and a cross from Mata.
And that's the end of the fight! Sheldon Mata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mata 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Mata! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Baby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Omaa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Baby wants to pass to mount but Omaa is defending the position. Baby is keen to just control but Omaa is a slippery customer. Baby wants to free his trapped foot but Omaa is holding on for dear life with his legs. Baby scoring with strikes to the body and head. Omaa is refusing to be controlled, as Baby sits in half guard. Omaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baby is taking a breather. Omaa 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. Omaa punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Baby there. We've been hearing that Baby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1# Baby is nestled in close to Omaa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Baby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Baby scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Baby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Omaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Baby winds up and cracks Omaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Baby uses his free foot to push down on Omaa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Omaa. Baby punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB# Baby looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Baby landing shots from mount. Baby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Omaa?
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baby tries to control but Omaa wriggling away. Baby raining down hammerfists from mount. Baby trying to control but he's not successful this time. Baby controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Baby trying to control but he's not successful this time. Baby is in the full mount, landing strikes. Baby trying to control but he's not successful this time. Baby punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Omaa is rocked! Baby looking to control and managing it successfully. Omaa is still in real trouble! Can Baby finish him?#T3##SUB# Baby is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Omaa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Omaa shrugs it off. Baby looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Omaa covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Baby! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1# Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. Sockje looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Sockje lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones is looking to clinch. Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sockje counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Sockje fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to clinch but Sockje is having none of it. A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Sockje does a little dance to reset his feet. Sockje scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones tries to clinch but Sockje is having none of it. Jones steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sockje is out on his feet! Jones sets himself and nearly takes Sockje's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cecil Jones! |
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Event:
WNO 1 THE ReVAMP
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
Ter Tor really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 189.6, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Tyler Hammond was cancelled. |
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Event:
WNO 1 THE ReVAMP
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
Berhim Omaa really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 174.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Brook Blade was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Omaa closes the distance and pushes Key back into the cage.#TD# Omaa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Omaa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Omaa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Key sitting in guard, not really doing much. Omaa working a defensive guard here.
Omaa being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Key stopping the sweep attempt from Omaa.#T1# Key throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Key not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Omaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Key on the ground. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Key's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Key wants to pass the guard but Omaa is keeping the position. Omaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2# Key stands up from Omaa's guard - Key perhaps looking for a knockout. Key dives in for a single leg takedown but Omaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Key with a lazy takedown attempt and Omaa counters with a series of strikes. Key will be more careful next time no doubt. Key doesn't succeed with the takedown and Omaa counters with a one-two to the body. Berhim Omaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Key.#TD# Omaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Key!#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Key is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Key is looking to escape. Key tries to get to full guard but Omaa has control of the leg. Key is pressing down on Omaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Key tries to strike from the bottom.
Key keeping full guard, as Omaa tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Key pulls Omaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Omaa from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Omaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Key tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Omaa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Key's guard.#T4##SUB2# Key is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Key wants to sweep but no luck. Key seems keen to control Omaa's posture. Omaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Key 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# Key throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Omaa is refusing to be controlled, as Key sits in half guard. 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 Berhim Omaa 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# Omaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key closes the distance looking to clinch and Omaa counters with a series of strikes. Key will be more careful next time no doubt. No luck for Omaa with that takedown attempt. Omaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL# Omaa has closed the distance and engaged Key in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omaa pushes Key back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Come on Omaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Omaa jumps guard but Key turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berhim Omaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Key drops down looking for an ankle pick but Omaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Key shoots for a double leg takedown but Omaa sprawls well. He's pushed Key's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omaa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Omaa is looking for a counter combo. Omaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL# Omaa forces Key back against the cage and clinches. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Omaa. Key is trying to drag Omaa to the mat but Omaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Key wants a takedown but no success here.
Key tries for a takedown but Omaa manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Omaa. #T2# Key prevents the takedown attempt.
Omaa is trying to break the clinch but Key is controlling him. Omaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Key.
Key is looking to control Omaa's arms but Omaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Key has his back to the cage. #BC# Omaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Omaa moves out of range of the body kick from Key.
Omaa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Key has a takedown stuffed. Key stuffs the takedown attempt from Omaa. Omaa gets slowly back to his feet. Omaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Key can do to turn this around?#T3##CL# Omaa has Key up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Omaa jumps guard and drags Key to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Key trying to control but Omaa is working from the bottom. Key lands a couple of elbows. Key postures up in Omaa's guard and throws a big left but Omaa blocks it. Key trying to control but Omaa is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Key accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# Key landing with the ground and pound. Key wants to stand but Omaa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Alvaro Key has got the better of the ground game so far. Key's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Key tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Key with a poor takedown enabling Omaa to counter with a crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Berhim Omaa dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Key leaves Omaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Key tries to counter with a clinch but Omaa shakes him off and moves away. Berhim Omaa is winning the standup battle so far. Key rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Key fails with the takedown and Omaa counters with a left and a right that stings Key. Key tries to close the distance and clinch but Omaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Omaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Key. Nice sprawl there from Omaa as Key shoots in. Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omaa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Omaa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Omaa keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Key but Key pushes him off and we're back to square one. No luck with that takedown attempt from Key. Berhim Omaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Key.#T1# Key throws a combination that misses and Omaa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A head kick misses from Omaa. Key dives in and grabs Omaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omaa pushes down on Key's head and hops out. Omaa is looking to counter with head kicks. Key takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Omaa shoots in for a takedown but Key shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Omaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Omaa fails with the takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Key. Key goes for a double leg but Omaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Omaa continues to drive forward.#T2##TD# Omaa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Key on his heels. He'll look to pass Key's guard now, I'm sure.
Key pushes Omaa off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Omaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Key closes the distance and clinches up with Omaa, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Omaa against the cage but Omaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Omaa throws a big counter combination but Key scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Omaa pushes Key up against the cage in a clinch. Key keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omaa's efforts to push away. Omaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Key has double underhooks. Key is trying to pull guard but Omaa has him pressed against the cage. Omaa is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Key tries to pull guard but Omaa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Omaa as Key tries to tie him up. Omaa tries to break free but Key pushes him back against the cage. Omaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Key trying to control the position but instead, Omaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Key into the cage.#TD# Omaa has Key pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Omaa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Key tumbling to the mat - Omaa dives into Key's guard. Key has his hands on Omaa's head, controlling the position. #T4# Let's hope that Key has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Key has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Omaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Key is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight! Berhim Omaa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omaa, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berhim Omaa! |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# Ske tries for a takedown but Song sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ske connects with a jab. Ske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ske scores with a one two! Song had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Jacob Song has been cut. Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Ske. Ske dives in and grabs Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Song pushes down on Ske's head and hops out. Nice sprawl there from Song as Ske shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Ske. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick misses from Ske. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Song moves into range and clinches up with Ske. A quick uppercut on the inside from Song. Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Ske uses good head movement to avoid it. Ske working hard to break the clinch. Ske drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# Ske prevents a body shot from Song. Ske stalling in the clinch but Song improves position. Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Ske controls his hands.
Ske looking to slow down the pace here. A short right from Song. Song misses with the head strike.
Song tries to throw a body punch but Ske avoids it by throwing Song back against the cage. Song misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Song. Song lands a shoulder strike. Song prevents a takedown attempt there.
Song working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Ske uses good head movement to avoid it. Song lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Ske blocking some punches.
Ske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Song lands with a left to the head. Ske is trying to push Song away but Song has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Song lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Ske tries for a takedown but Song manages to get underhooks.
Ske is breathing heavily. Ske looking to stall.
Song makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Song gets through Ske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ske trying to stall but Song improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land. Ske is trying to break free. Ske really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A short right from Song. Song lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Con Ske has been cut.#T3# Ske wants to get back to striking at distance but Song won't allow it.
Song lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ske backwards. Song throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skes head. Ske blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Song.
Song lands a hook to the side of the head. Song lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ske backwards. Song stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Song working aggressively here.
Song lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ske blocking some punches.
Song lands a hook that snaps the head of Ske backwards. #BC2# Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Song forces Ske back against the cage and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ske looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Song on the inside. Song misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Song throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right hand to the side of the head by Song. Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Ske controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Song. Ske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Song lands a hook to the side of the head. Song lands a nice uppercut. Ske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Song breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Song rushes Ske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Song lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Song lands a body punch. Song lands an uppercut. Song pushes Ske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Song misses with the head strike.
Song lands with a right to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Song misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Song dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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##CL2# Song rushes Ske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Song lands an uppercut. Jacob Song seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Song. Song scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Song on the inside. #ROC2#Ske is rocked! Ske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Ske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ske is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Song is keeping busy. Song misses with a short punch on the inside. Ske seems to have got his legs back now. Song misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Song. Song lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Song lands a nice uppercut. Song lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ske backwards. Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Song lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Good body shot from Song.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Song has a couple of punches blocked by Ske.
Song has a couple of punches blocked by Ske.
#T1# Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Ske uses good head movement to avoid it. Song lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ske backwards. Song lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Song throws a punch but it's blocked by Ske. Song misses with the head strike.
Ske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ske is looking to take this one to the mat. Song scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ske blocks an uppercut.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Song throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ske. Song misses with a short punch on the inside. Ske is trying to push Song away but Song has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ske fails to pull guard.
#T2# Song misses with a hook from the clinch. Song lands a left hand.
Song makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Song misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice left hand lands by Song.
Still in the clinch, Song scores with a nice short uppercut. Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ske. Song throws a head punch that misses. Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song scores with a shoulder strike. Ske is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Song pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Ske. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ske looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short uppercut from Song. Song lands a hook to the side of the head. Song lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# Song lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ske or not. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song. A nice right hand lands inside from Song. A short left from Song. A nice left hand lands by Song.
Ske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Song scores with a nice hook to the head. A body shot lands from Song.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Song scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ske. A short uppercut from Song. Song lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Song fails to land. Song misses with a hook from the clinch. Song working aggressively here.
#T4# Song lands a right hand. Ske blocking some punches.
Song misses with a short punch on the inside. Song working aggressively here.
Song lands with a left to the head. Song lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ske wants to get back to striking at distance but Song won't allow it.
Song lands with a right to the head. Song lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ske backwards. Song lands with a short shot to the head. Song lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Song working some nice short punches in the clinch. Song swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Song scores with a hook to the body. A hook to the body from Song.
Song misses with some punches.
Song scores with a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Song gets in close and instigates a clinch. Song lands with a right to the head. Song lands a right hand. Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Song lands with a short head shot on the inside. A shot in the inside from Song. Song lands a right hand. Song unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ske! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Song is unloading with more strikes now! Ske drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Song! Jacob Song looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'THATS 3 STRAIGHT KO'S AND SOME KO OF THE NIGHT. GIVE ME THAT TITLE SHOT!!!'. |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Sockje dives in and scores a takedown into Osterman's guard. Osterman wants to improve his position but instead Sockje has moved into half guard.
Sockje controlling the pace. #SU# Sockje gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL# Sockje forces Osterman back against the cage and clinches. Sockje is pushing Osterman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Osterman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sockje is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Osterman's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sockje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Osterman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1# Sockje prevents Osterman from breaking the clinch. Osterman is trying to break free. Osterman has Sockje pressed against the cage, preventing Sockje from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sockje wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Sockje pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Osterman shoots and misses #CL# and Sockje counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sockje. Osterman is looking to take this one to the mat. Andre Sockje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Osterman. Osterman struggles to land a body shot inside as Sockje controls his hands.
Sockje drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osterman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Osterman blocks a leg kick. Osterman tries to counter with a clinch but Sockje shakes him off and moves away. Osterman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sockje sprawls well. Sockje wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Osterman gets slowly back to his feet. Sockje changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Sockje looks to land a combination but Osterman avoids it well. #T2# Osterman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sockje defends well and Osterman ends up having to push Sockje into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Osterman blocks a head kick by Sockje.
Sockje shoots in for a double leg but Osterman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Osterman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sockje avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2# Osterman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Osterman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Osterman with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Osterman trying to control but Sockje is working from the bottom. Osterman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Osterman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sockje is keeping the position for now. Osterman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Osterman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Sockje is controlling Osterman's posture.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sockje leaves Osterman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sockje has a takedown stuffed.#CL# Sockje gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sockje throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Osterman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Osterman fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Osterman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD# Sockje gets control of Osterman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sockje will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Sockje dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Sockje fails with the takedown. Sockje will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Osterman as Sockje shoots in. Osterman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sockje. Osterman with the counter takedown but Sockje avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Sockje. That's going to take a lot out of him. Osterman misses with a double jab
and Sockje counters with a three punch combo that has Osterman backing up. Osterman nods at Sockje to acknowledge the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osterman misses with a double jab.
Osterman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sockje's waist but Sockje gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osterman off to one side. Osterman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sockje. Osterman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Sockje looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osterman is fending him off so far but Sockje persists. Nope, Osterman circles away and we're back to standing. Sockje fails to land the takedown. Osterman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Osterman throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Osterman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Osterman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sockje paws at him with a jab and circles away. Osterman with a lazy takedown attempt and Sockje counters with a one-two to the body. Sockje is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osterman can do to turn this around? A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osterman is defended easily by Sockje. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osterman is defended easily by Sockje. Sockje dives in and grabs Osterman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Osterman pushes down on Sockje's head and hops out.#T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osterman. Sockje tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osterman swivels and escapes. Osterman shoots in and drives through. Sockje sprawls well.#CL# Sockje gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Osterman trying to control the position but instead, Sockje has worked for underhooks and has pushed Osterman into the cage. A frustrated look appears on Osterman's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sockje is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC# Sockje breaks the clinch.
#T3# Osterman throws a sloppy head kick and Sockje moves out of range easily. Sockje shoots in but Osterman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Osterman throws a counter combo. Osterman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sockje is fending him off so far but Osterman persists. Nope, Sockje circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2# Osterman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sockje sprawls well initially but Osterman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Sockje knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osterman on the ground. Osterman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Sockje is not content to let Osterman control the position.#SUB2# Osterman is trying for a kimura here. Sockje looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Osterman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Osterman! |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# Tor shoots for a double leg takedown but Stojanov sprawls well. He's pushed Tor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stojanov fails in his attempt to clinch. Stojanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stojanov sets himself, and Tor steps forward looking for the clinch! Stojanov avoids it this time. Stojanov tries to clinch there but Tor circles away.
Stojanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tor is looking to score with low kicks. Stojanov is looking for a counter combo. Stojanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Tor clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stojanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Tor shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Stojanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tor walks away with a smile on his face. Stojanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Stojanov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stojanov. Stojanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Stojanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tor sprawls well. Tor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stojanov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Tor fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Tor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stojanov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Tor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stojanov uses from the top position. Stojanov 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. #SUB2# Tor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stojanov passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tor is not content to let Stojanov control the position. #T2##SU# Stojanov stands up and beckons Tor to his feet. Tor dives in and grabs Stojanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stojanov pushes down on Tor's head and hops out. Tor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stojanov. Tor misses with a few strikes there.
Stojanov scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Ter Tor has been cut. Tor shoots in looking for a takedown but Stojanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Stojanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stojanov thinking. Stojanov tries to clinch up but Tor circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##CL2# Tor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stojanov tries to pull guard but Tor forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Tor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stojanov.
Tor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stojanov after a bit of a struggle. Tor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stojanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stojanov can't break the clinch.
Tor works on Stojanov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC# Stojanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Tor has managed to clinch.
Stojanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tor wants a takedown but no success here.
Stojanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tor walks away with a smile on his face. Stojanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4# Stojanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tor as he jumps to the side. Stojanov is breathing heavily.#CL2# Tor closes the distance and pushes Stojanov back into the cage. Tor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tor is trying to drag Stojanov to the mat but Stojanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# Tor drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Tor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Stojanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Tor tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ter Tor dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ter Tor's cut. 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# Stojanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tor. Tor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stojanov is fending him off so far but Tor persists. Nope, Stojanov circles away and we're back to standing. Stojanov falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Tor counters by clinching up. Tor is working Stojanov over against the cage. Tor lands a left hand.
Tor leaning his opponent against the cage. Tor tries to score a body lock takedown but Stojanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stojanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tor's efforts to push away.#TD# Stojanov jumps guard.
#T1# Tor preventing the sweep. Stojanov pulls Tor in close to his closed guard and prevents Tor from doing any damage or advancing position. Tor's corner is telling him to maintain position. Stojanov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tor has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Tor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Stojanov is looking for a sweep.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Stojanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Tor dominates the positioning. Tor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stojanov is avoiding damage well.
Tor tries to advance to mount but can't. Stojanov trying to control but Tor flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2# Tor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stojanov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Tor controls the position.#T3# Tor is continuing to stall. Tor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stojanov trying to control the hands but Tor won't let him. Tor throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Tor is riding his opponent, not letting Stojanov buck him off. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ter Tor has got the better of the ground game so far. Tor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Stojanov showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stojanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ter Tor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ter Tor's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Tor throws a push kick but Stojanov slaps the foot to one side. Tor shoots in looking for a takedown. Stojanov tries to sprawl out of it but Tor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stojanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Stojanov tries for a takedown but Tor circles away easily and Tor counters with a left to the body. Stojanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Stojanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tor shoots in for a takedown but Stojanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tor throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tor is defended easily by Stojanov. Nenad Stojanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ter Tor.#T1# Tor shoots for a takedown but Stojanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tor shoots in but Stojanov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tor shoots in for a takedown but Stojanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stojanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tor's waist but Tor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stojanov off to one side. Tor cracks Stojanov with an open hand slap. Stojanov throws a series of punches but Tor moves out of range. Stojanov shoots in but no luck this time. Stojanov misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Tor counters by clinching up. #BC# Stojanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2# Tor moves into the clinch.#BC# Stojanov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Tor instigates a clinch. Stojanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Tor jumps into guard, dragging Stojanov to the mat.
Stojanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Stojanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tor looking for a sweep. Not yet Tor, not yet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tor trying to control the position here. #T3# Stojanov throws a strike but Tor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Tor 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. Tor throwing strikes from guard but Stojanov blocks nicely. Stojanov working a defensive guard here.
#SU2# Tor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Tor shoots in looking for a takedown but Stojanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Stojanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stojanov swivels and escapes. Tor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stojanov. Tor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stojanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tor sprawls well. He's pushed Stojanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tor looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Tor moves into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stojanov is trying to stall.
Stojanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tor controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight! Ter Tor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tor 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ter Tor! |
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