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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Sinclair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
Sinclair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sinclair throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox clobbers Sinclair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sinclair misses with the combination.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Sinclair has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair with a nice cross.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinclair.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sinclair walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Sinclair moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sinclair lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Sinclair misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Sinclair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sinclair momentarily.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sinclair throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Sinclair thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Sinclair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sinclair scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Sinclair back into the cage.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sinclair has his back to the cage.
Sinclair tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Sinclair is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox punishes Sinclair's body with a nice straight punch.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Sinclair 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Sinclair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sinclair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Sinclair misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Sinclair slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair slips a jab from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Sinclair.#T4#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Knox.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Sinclair manages to pull guard.
Knox won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
Knox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sinclair preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sinclair on the side of the head.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sinclair missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox slips a straight right by Sinclair.#CL#
Knox pushes Sinclair up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox misses with some punches.
#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinclair's head.
Knox misses with a low kick.
And Sinclair responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Knox.#T1#
A nice combination there by Knox.
#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sinclair lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Sinclair seems unphased.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinclair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sinclair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sinclair.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.#T2#
Sinclair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sinclair - that will leave a mark!
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Sinclair moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Sinclair digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Sinclair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox throws a series of punches but Sinclair avoids them all with ease.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sinclair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinclair has time to react.#T3#
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Knox.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sinclair. Knox shrugs it off though.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Sinclair pushes him off.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knox backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sinclair back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sinclair. That's going to slow Knox down.
A big right from Sinclair misses.
Knox jabs at Sinclair's body.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox wants to clinch up but Sinclair keeps it at a distance.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Sinclair is trying to counter with his kicks.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinclair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Knox catches Sinclair right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclair misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porthos Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
Knox tries to clinch up but Sinclair circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Sinclair.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a series of punches but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Sinclair is looking to land body kicks.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Sinclair misses with a kick to the body.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
A punch combination from Knox misses. #T1#
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Good leg kick by Sinclair.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Sinclair misses with a body kick.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sinclair. That one must have hurt.
Sinclair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox slips under a jab from Sinclair.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Sinclair dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sinclair counters with a right hand to the body.
Sinclair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Sinclair connects with a high kick.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinclair throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair misses the jab.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Sinclair - just one landing.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Sinclair throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Sinclair is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3##CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Sinclair back into the cage.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Sinclair is controlling him.
Sinclair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Knox is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sinclair is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knox to the mat. Knox regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sinclair is controlling him.
Sinclair passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sinclair prevents Knox from standing back up.
Sinclair missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox has hold of Sinclair's hands but Sinclair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Sinclair looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Sinclair there.
Knox is trying to stand up here but Sinclair is controlling him well.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinclair is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Sinclair lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itchy Sinclair.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Porthos Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Calrissian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dumbledore Calrissian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calrissian looks to land a left hand but Wanker moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wanker.
Calrissian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Calrissian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calrissian wants it to stay on the feet.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of Calrissian's head but Calrissian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calrissian loads up on a big right hand but Wanker slips the punch.
Wanker misses with a body shot.
Wanker darts in looking for a takedown but Calrissian gets double underhooks and turns Wanker into the cage.
Calrissian lands with a short shot to the head.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker has had enough of the clinch but Calrissian keeps him there for the moment.
Wanker wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calrissian misses with some punches.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calrissian has him pressed against the cage.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calrissian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wanker looking for a takedown.
Wanker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Calrissian gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
Calrissian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calrissian has him pressed against the cage.
Calrissian gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Calrissian gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wanker regains guard.
Calrissian connects with a couple of short punches.
Calrissian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calrissian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wanker has Calrissian pulled in close to control his posture.
Calrissian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calrissian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Calrissian lands a couple of elbows.
Calrissian won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Wanker has momentary wrist control but Calrissian slips an elbow through the middle.
Calrissian lands a couple of elbows.
Wanker controls Calrissian momentarily but Calrissian frees himself.
Wanker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Calrissian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calrissian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wanker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker has hold of Calrissian's hands but Calrissian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calrissian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calrissian connects with a nice short shot to Wanker's temple.
Calrissian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calrissian winds up and cracks Wanker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Calrissian there. #ROC2#Wanker is rocked!
Wanker wants to control but Calrissian is keeping busy.
Calrissian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calrissian lands a nice short elbow.
Wanker trying to control but Calrissian postures up.
Wanker tries to get to full guard but Calrissian has control of the leg.
Calrissian is nestled in close to Wanker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calrissian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wanker is trying to maintain the position but Calrissian is very close to passing his half guard.
Wanker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calrissian.
Wanker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wanker looking to control.
Calrissian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calrissian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calrissian cracks Wanker with a solid left hand.
Calrissian stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.#T4#
Wanker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Calrissian has passed into side control.
Calrissian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wanker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Calrissian trying to control the action but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker taking a bit of punishment here - Calrissian scoring with strikes.
Wanker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wanker can't do much from the bottom here.
Wanker is trying to get back to half guard.
Calrissian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbledore Calrissian dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Calrissian shoots in and gets a takedown into Wanker's guard.
Wanker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calrissian is controlling him.
Calrissian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calrissian postures up in Wanker's guard and throws a big left but Wanker blocks it.
Calrissian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calrissian with a nice head shot there.
Calrissian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calrissian stands up over Wanker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calrissian is working Wanker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calrissian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calrissian wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Wanker is controlling Calrissian's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calrissian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wanker wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wanker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calrissian is one step ahead there. #T1#
Wanker controls Calrissian momentarily but Calrissian frees himself.
Calrissian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wanker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calrissian lands a couple of elbows.
Calrissian stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
Calrissian throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Calrissian working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Calrissian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wanker trying to keep a closed guard but Calrissian is proving a slippery customer.
Calrissian with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Wanker trying to keep a closed guard but Calrissian is proving a slippery customer.
Wanker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Calrissian is trying to stand up here but Wanker is controlling him well.
Wanker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calrissian is staying active underneath Wanker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Calrissian wants to improve his position but Wanker is controlling well.
Wanker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wanker trying to control from half guard but Calrissian is working away.
Calrissian tries to get to full guard but Wanker has control of the leg. #T3#
Calrissian is still trying to improve position.
Wanker is looking to advance position but Calrissian won't allow it.
Calrissian trying to control but Wanker postures up.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wanker wants to control but Calrissian is keeping him busy.
Wanker lands strikes from half guard.
Wanker wants to take a breather but Calrissian is having none of it.
Calrissian is looking to improve his position.
Wanker wants to pass the guard but Calrissian is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Calrissian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Calrissian feints and as Wanker raises his hands in defense, Calrissian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wanker has control of Calrissian's left arm, preventing Calrissian from doing any damage.
Calrissian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Calrissian wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Wanker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wanker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calrissian manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dumbledore Calrissian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanker stops Calrissian from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbledore Calrissian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wanker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calrissian.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wanker.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calrissian as he jumps to the side.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Calrissian catches Wanker right on the button with a cross.
Calrissian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calrissian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanker.
Wanker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calrissian lands an overhand right.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but Calrissian ducks down to avoid it.
Wanker swings for the body but Calrissian moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calrissian.
Calrissian scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Calrissian does it's job there.
Oh Wanker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Calrissian as Wanker shoots in.
Wanker seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Calrissian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Calrissian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Calrissian keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee asks Calrissian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Calrissian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Calrissian trying to control the position but Wanker is working away.
Calrissian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wanker is trying to control Calrissian's posture but Calrissian avoids it.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calrissian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Calrissian cracks Wanker with a big elbow.
Wanker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Calrissian connects with a decent elbow.
Wanker wants to control but Calrissian postures up.
Wanker is trying to get back to his feet.
Calrissian working the body and head with strikes.
Calrissian in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wanker looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Calrissian turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dumbledore Calrissian! |
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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Dudeson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudeson throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Dude Dudeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudeson lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Dudeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudeson misses with the combination.
Dudeson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dudeson with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Dudeson 's knee.
Haruki Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudeson manages to avoid it.
Johnson drops Dudeson with a big left hand! Dudeson is injured, injured bad! Johnson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Haruki Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dude Dudeson was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'. |
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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Jacckson closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jacckson stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacckson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacckson lands a shoulder strike.
Jacckson misses with an elbow over the top.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacckson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacckson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peramaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to work over Peramaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Peramaki pulls guard successfully.
Peramaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacckson controls the pace.#SUB#
Jacckson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacckson has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Jacckson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peramaki has momentary wrist control but Jacckson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Peramaki has his foot on Jacckson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacckson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Peramaki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jacckson frees his head nicely. Oh but Peramaki has switched to an armbar! Jacckson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki! |
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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Alela goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Alela is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alela tries to break free but Martin pushes him back against the cage.
Alela swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Alela misses with an uppercut
and Alela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martin moves away from the strike by Alela.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Alela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alela misses with a straight right.
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Alela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Alela misses the jab.
A low kick from Alela is predictable there
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin throws a right and a left that Alela avoids nicely.
Alela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alela misses with a straight left.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Alela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alela throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alela dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alela throws an off balance right hand
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin avoids the head kick by Alela.
Alela throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Alela misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Alela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Alela gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Alela misses.
Martin throws a jab when Alela was well out of range.
Alela fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Alela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alela throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Alela throws a front kick aimed at Martin's knee but Martin avoids it well.
Alela swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Alela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martin thuds a left hand into Alela's body.
Alela throws out a leg kick but Martin moves out of range and Alela only half commits. #T3#
Alela misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alela is breathing heavily.
Jab by Martin.#ROC2#Alela is rocked!
Alela misses with a few strikes there.
Alela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martin.
Alela misses with a wild body shot.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alela throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alela.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alela throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martin.
Oh Alela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin jabs at Alela's body.
and Martin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Alela! He's just covering up as Martin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bald Martin!
A victorious Bald Martin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Edmonds scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez scores with a head kick.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Edmonds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage.
#TD2#
Edmonds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gomez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Edmonds working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but Edmonds has full control of the position and if anything, Gomez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Gomez fending off the submission attempt from Edmonds. #T1#
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but Edmonds has full control of the position and if anything, Gomez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Edmonds has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gomez is defending well but eventually Edmonds manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gomez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Edmonds!
A very excited looking John Edmonds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Goodman moves out of range as Moder throws a body kick.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Moder connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Goodman tries to land a knee to the head but Moder blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Moder controls his hands.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Moder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Moder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodman.
Goodman tries a body shot but Moder blocks it.
Moder lands an elbow just above Goodman 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moder lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Moder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Moder pushes off an throws an elbow but Goodman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Goodman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moder trying to land knees to the body.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Moder lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Moder pushes off an throws an elbow but Goodman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Moder has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moder misses with a punch to the body.
Moder lands an elbow inside.
Moder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moder lands with a left to the head.
Moder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moder lands an elbow inside that Goodman shrugs off.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Moder crunches a lovely knee into Goodman's ribcage.
Moder lands a nice uppercut.
Moder works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Moder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
Moder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Moder lands with a light punch inside.
Moder lands a damaging elbow.
Moder cracks Goodman with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Moder - that landed with a thud.
Moder lands an elbow just above Goodman 's eye. #CUT2#Saul Goodman's cut is getting worse.
A body shot lands from Moder.
Moder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Moder scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head. #ROC2#Goodman is rocked!
Goodman takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Goodman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moder lands a big right hand that drops Goodman! The killer instinct kicks in and Moder finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Moder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Moder!
A relieved looking Jan Moder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Howard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ninja quickly recovers to half guard.
Ninja is looking to improve his position.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet.
Howard is just content to waste time from the top position. Ninja takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ninja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howard is one step ahead there.
Ninja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ninja wants to stand and escape but Howard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Howard trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard throws a strike but Ninja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Ninja with a nice head shot there.
Ninja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howard's head.
Ninja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ninja is working Howard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ninja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
Howard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ninja manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ninja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Howard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard pushing down on Ninja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Ninja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ninja trying to control the position here.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja is looking to stand up but Howard isn't so interested in that idea.
Ninja wants to sweep here but Howard controlling him for the moment.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Howard won't allow Ninja to sweep him here. #T3#
Howard wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Howard looking to sit in guard and control but Ninja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howard's head.#T4#
Howard controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja landing with the ground and pound.
Ninja postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow.
Ninja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ninja drops an elbow to the side of Howard's head.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
Ninja lands with a punch from half guard.
Howard has hold of Ninja's hands but Ninja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Howard gets back to full guard.
Ninja throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howard's guard.
Ninja trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ninja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ninja tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range. #TD#
Howard shoots in and bounces Ninja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Howard is pushing down on Ninja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ninja is fighting to maintain full guard but Howard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murilo Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard wants to pass to mount but Ninja is defending the position.
Ninja is pressing down on Howard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howard prevents Ninja from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Howard throws an elbow that misses. Ninja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Ninja!#REVB#
Ninja won't allow Howard to sweep him here.
Ninja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ninja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ninja distracts Howard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ninja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ninja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninja preventing the sweep.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja stands up over Howard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Ninja postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow.
Ninja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howard 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.
Ninja working some strikes from top position.
Ninja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ninja preventing the sweep.
Ninja trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Howard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howard advances to half guard.
Ninja trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ninja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninja tries to kick Howard off but Howard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Howard is looking to advance position but Ninja won't allow it.
Ninja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ninja wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Ninja is defending well.
Ninja wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.
Ninja tries to kick Howard off but Howard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howard wants to advance to full mount but Ninja doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
Howard won't allow Ninja to get back to his feet.
Howard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ninja is looking for a sweep.
Howard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Howard trying to control the action but Ninja is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Howard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ninja misses.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but Ninja is quick to defend against it.
Ninja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Howards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ninja misses with a straight right.
Howard slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
Howard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ninja.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but Ninja is quick to defend against it.
Howard swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Howard shoots in and gets a takedown into Ninja's guard.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howard is controlling him. #T1#
Howard stands and throws Ninja's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ninja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ninja is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
Howard trying to control the action but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Howard cracks Ninja with a big elbow. #SUB#
Howard swings around for an armbar but Ninja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Howard's guard.
Howard 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.#T2#
Ninja is working Howard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howard wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ninja lands a couple of elbows.
Howard controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Howard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ninja's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ninja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Howard advances to half guard. #T3#
Ninja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard pushing down on Ninja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ninja!
Ninja is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Howard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Howard lands a big shot there that rocks Ninja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Howard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ninja is looking to escape.
Howard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ninja hang on?#T4#
Ninja working to try and regain half guard.
Howard won't let Ninja get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Howard looking to control but Ninja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Howard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Howard avoids the attempt from Ninja to control.
Ninja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howard looking to control but Ninja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Howard!
An out of breath Dean Howard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Costeau throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Costeau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costeau wants it to stay on the feet.
Costeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Costeau finds it's target.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Ward wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.#TD#
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Costeau manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ward keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Costeau down to the mat. Costeau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Costeau tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Costeau is out of range.
Ward connects with a jab.
Costeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Costeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
Costeau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ward.#T1##TD#
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Costeau is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ward prevents Costeau from standing back up.
Ward wants to take a breather but Costeau is having none of it.
Costeau punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costeau tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ward passes to full mount!
Ward controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Costeau tries to buck Ward off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Costeau wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward with the ground and pound from mount.
Costeau is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Costeau tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward controlling from mount.
Costeau trying desperately to get to his feet.
Costeau tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
Ward wants to control the pace but Costeau is squirming around nicely.
Ward controlling from mount. #T3#
Costeau is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Costeau regains half guard.
Ward stops Costeau from getting back to his feet.
Costeau is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Costeau has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costeau.
Ward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ward blocks a head kick by Costeau.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Costeau slips a straight right by Ward.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costeau counters with a low kick, right behind Ward 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costeau.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Costeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costeau wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ward manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Costeau tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Costeau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ward looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costeau is looking to score with low kicks.
Ward lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Costeau sprawls well.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Ward looks to land a right hand but Costeau moved out of range.
Costeau throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Donk. Ward catches Costeau right on the button with a cross.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Costeau.
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Costeau scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau scores with a sloppy right hand. Ward should have avoided that one.
Ward throws a head kick but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward throws a series of punches but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward feinted with a counter takedown.
Ward misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Ward throws a lazy head kick
letting Costeau counter with a right hand. #TD#
Costeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Costeau pushes Ward off and scrambles back to his feet.
Costeau misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Ward.
Ward scores with a nice head shot.
Costeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Nice uppercut lands for Costeau. That snapped Ward's head back.
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Costeau gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costeau tries to stall but Ward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
A short left from Costeau.
Ward tries a body shot but Costeau blocks it.
Costeau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Ward wants a takedown.
Costeau digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costeau misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Ward working away.
Ward slows the pace down. #T3#
Costeau wants to control but Ward postures up.
Costeau misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Costeau is not content to let Ward control the position.
Costeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costeau tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Costeau is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What can Costeau do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Costeau wants to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to control.
Costeau is trying to get back to his feet but Ward has full control of the position and if anything, Costeau has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ward biding his time, controlling Costeau.
Costeau trying to control the position but Ward manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Ward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costeau sprawls well. Costeau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward looks to land a combination but Costeau avoids it well. #TD#
Costeau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costeau wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is in close to Costeau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Costeau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ward controls the pace.
Costeau tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Costeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costeau is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Costeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ward misses with a straight left.
Ward throws a head kick but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau lands with a right hand. #TD#
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Costeau tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Costeau's guard.
Ward sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ward's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Costeau throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Costeau is not content to let Ward control the position.
Costeau is looking for a sweep.
Costeau trying to remain calm as Ward controls from the top position.#T3#
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward avoids the strikes from the bottom by Costeau.
Costeau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward controlling the position.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costeau pushes Ward away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ward gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Costeau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ward connects with a decent elbow.
Ward advances to mount.
Costeau wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward breaks from Costeau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Costeau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Costeau is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Costeau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Costeau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Costeau is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Mangold misses the jab.
Kim appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Kim instigates a clinch.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kim tries to land a body kick
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Mangold catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Kim.
Mangold with a jab.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Mangold is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Mangold's side.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold scores with a nice head shot.
Kim throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Kim misses.
Kim slips under a jab.
Mangold just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it. #T2#
Mangold lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim tries to clinch but Mangold is having none of it.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mangold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mangold. Those never looked like landing.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangold.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mangold wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Mangold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mangold tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position. #T3##BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Mangold steps away.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangold misses its target.
Kim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kim moves away from the strike by Mangold. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and pushes Mangold back into the cage.#BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangold with a body shot.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Kim tries to work over Mangold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with some punches.
Mangold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mangold wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Kim. #BC#
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Mangold scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kim misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Mangold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangold finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Chest Mangold will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mangold misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kim avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangold misses its target.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Mangold misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold. #T1#
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throws a right hand that misses
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
Mangold checks the leg kick.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Mangold with an uppercut!
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Kim misses.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Mangold misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kim throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangold. Mangold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Mangold there.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A countering left hand to the body from Kim misses.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mangold jabs at Kim's body.
A shot to the body from Kim misses
and Mangold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Kim avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Kim counters with a body kick.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Mangold sees coming a mile off.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Mangold misses with a straight left. #T3#
Mangold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Mangold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold lands a jab to Kim's midsection.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mangold misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mangold's knee momentarily.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kim swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Mangold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Mangold. Beautiful body shot.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangold.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Mangold.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mangold swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold dominated that second 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.#R3#
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Kim defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold.
Kim cracks Mangold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangold's sensitive parts.
Kim misses with the combination.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Mangold with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold is looking to counter punch.
Mangold with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
That kick from Kim tenderised Mangold's leg. Mangold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangold lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangold is able to avoid easily.
Kim tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kim throws a body punch but Mangold moves out of range.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.#T2#
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Mangold is wise to it.
Mangold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangold stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
A jab from Mangold finds it's way through Kim's defenses.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangold blocks the leg kick.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mangold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim looks for the body kick but Mangold saw that one coming. #T3#
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangold.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Mangold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold lands an overhand right.#T4#
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
Mangold punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Mangold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim staying out of range there.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Mangold steps away.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mangold throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Mangold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangold checks it well.
Mangold scores with a hook.
Kim scores with a body shot.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kim wants to land a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
A jab from Kim finds it's way through Mangold's defenses.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Mangold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mangold duly obliges.
Mangold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
A jab from Kim misses.
It looked like Mangold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Mangold misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
#BC#
Mangold breaks from the clinch.
Mangold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold with a jab.
Kim misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Kim wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Mangold scores with a jab to the head.
Mangold throws a good cross that connects.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mangold finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Kim scores with a nice right hand.
Mangold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kim slips under a jab from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mangold as he connects with a hook.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mangold counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kim moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangold.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Mangold lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangold misses the jab.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Mangold catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangold.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target. #T4#
A big right from Mangold misses.
Mangold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangold's head.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.#CL2#
Kim clinches.
Mangold wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangold is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kim as the two fighters clinch.
Kim pushes Mangold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kim tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Mangold.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chest Mangold had his way with Yasol Kim in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
Mangold takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim slips under a jab.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim slips a straight right by Mangold.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a left and a right that stings Mangold.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Mangold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
A jab from Kim misses.
Mangold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
#T1#
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mangold misses the target.
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Kim.
Mangold throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Yasol Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kim ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold cracks Kim with a good jab.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Mangold lands with a shot to the body.
Kim throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Mangold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Mangold moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim slips a jab from Mangold.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mangold.
Kim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold lands a jab.#T3#
Mangold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Kim thows a leg kick but Mangold checks it
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold misses with a hook.
Kim lands with a right hand.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Mangold tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim misses with a double jab
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mangold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangold misses with the combination.
Kim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mangold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim delivers a nice body kick.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mangold.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mangold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chest Mangold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mangold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold retains his lightweight title!
Chest Mangold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jameison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams stuns Jameison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jameison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jameison scrambles back to his feet.
Williams thumps Jameison with a low kick.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams lands a head shot.
Jameison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Jameison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jameison's face.
#CUT#It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Jameison is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Jameison tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position. #T1#
Jameison managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jameison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jameison goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jameison misses with the head strike.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jameison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Williams lands a body shot.
Jameison looks winded!
Williams is stalling here.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Jameison avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jennson Jameison's cut even more.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Jameison shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Williams avoiding damage.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jameison backwards.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Jameison takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jameison takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Jennson Jameison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams landing knees to the body.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Jameison shrugs off. #CUT#Jennson Jameison's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Williams lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jennson Jameison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Williams!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Williams made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Craven moves away from the strike by Damato.
Craven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Damato closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Craven quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Damato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Craven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Damato. #SUB2#
Damato seems to be working for a kimura but Craven defends the submission attempt.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
Damato drops an elbow to the side of Craven's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Damato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Craven has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Damato seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Craven tries to kick Damato off but Damato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Damato is looking to take a break and control but Craven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Craven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Craven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damato defends it easily.
Damato won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
Damato wants to stand but Craven is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Damato decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Damato misses with a body shot.
Damato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Craven has time to react.#T2#
Damato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Craven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Craven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Craven showed some decent athleticism there.
Damato kicks off Craven and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damato looks to land a right hand but Craven moved out of range.
Craven swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Craven looking to score a takedown here. Damato is defending well but Craven drives through and ends up in Damato's guard.
Damato is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Craven presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Craven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craven scores with a punch to the head.
Craven leaves Damato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damato throws the left hand but Craven avoids the punch easily.
Damato wants to clinch up but Craven keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Craven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Damato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Craven slips under a jab from Damato.
Damato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Craven.
Craven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Damato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Craven moves out of range as Damato strikes.#TD#
Craven decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Craven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Craven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Damato is just riding it out for now. Craven eventually gives up the hold.
Craven wants to control but Damato is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Craven is working for a kimura but Damato is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Damato is defending against the submission attempts here by Craven.
Craven keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Damato has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Craven escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Craven!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Craven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Damato will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Damato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damato throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Craven counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Craven connects with a nice short shot to Damato's temple.
Craven working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rocco Damato has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Craven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Damato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Craven.
Craven working over Damato with some ground and pound. Damato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Craven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Damato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craven. #T1#
Damato gets full guard.
Craven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Craven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damato is keeping the position for now.
Craven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Damato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
Damato is trying to control the position but Craven postures up.
Craven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Craven trying to control the action but Damato is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Craven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Craven scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Craven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Craven lands a decent elbow from side control.
Damato wants to control but Craven postures up.
Craven blocks the strikes from Damato.
Craven working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Craven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Damato, who protects the arm well.
Craven lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Damato is trying to control Craven's posture but Craven avoids it.
Damato is working to avoid the ground and pound but Craven connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Damato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damato struggling a bit here.
Damato tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second round.
That's time! Craven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Damato dives in and grabs Craven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Craven pushes down on Damato's head and hops out.
Damato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Craven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Damato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Craven but Craven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Damato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Craven to score with a decent uppercut.
Damato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Craven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Damato scrambles back to his feet.
Craven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Damato misses with a looping right.
Craven closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Damato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Damato wants a takedown.
Destin Craven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.#TD#
Craven gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Craven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Damato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Craven winds up and cracks Damato with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Craven works his way into side control.
Craven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Craven wants to control but Damato is keeping him busy.
Craven scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Damato to see if he's OK.
Craven scores with a couple of short elbows.
Craven has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Damato!
Damato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Craven wants to control the pace but Damato is squirming around nicely.
Craven seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Damato is holding on tight.
Craven raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Damato is desperately trying to improve his position but Craven has a good base and remains in mount.
Craven landing strikes from the mount.
Craven lands a couple of good shots and Damato has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Craven is looking to control Damato but Damato is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Craven working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Damato showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Damato showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Damato trying to control the hands but Craven won't let him. #SUB#
Craven is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Damato defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Damato tries to break free.
#SUB#
Damato defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Craven's arms. #T4##SUB#
Damato is in a bad position with Craven working for a choke. Damato manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Craven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Damato's guard. #REVR#
Craven works over Damato with some ground and pound from guard.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Damato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Craven looking to pass the guard.
Damato working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craven has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
In his post fight interview, Destin Craven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grayce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grayce changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grayce slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grayce has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grayce momentarily.
Grayce works the jab nicely.
Gunner tests Grayce 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Early Grayce has been cut.#TD2#
Grayce shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gunner is trying to defend but Grayce finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gunner has one foot on Grayce 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grayce under the eye.
Grayce misses with a looping left.
Grayce on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Good leg kick by Gunner.
Donk. Gunner catches Grayce right on the button with a cross.
Gunner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grayce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Grayce with a poor takedown
and Gunner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunner.
Grayce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grayce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunner.
Gunner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grayce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grayce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunner with a nice cross.#T2#
Gunner takes a swing at Grayce 's ribcage but misses.
Grayce ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.#TD2#
Grayce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grayce is taking a breather. Gunner 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.#SUB2#
Grayce is trying to work for a kimura but Gunner is defending well.
Grayce is pressing down on Gunner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunner is holding on for now.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Grayce is trying to work for a kimura but Gunner is defending well.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Grayce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunner tries to kick Grayce off but Grayce keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grayce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES#
Gunner kicks Grayce off and gets back to his feet.
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch but Grayce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grayce throws a lazy right hand but Gunner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Gunner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grayce . Grayce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Gunner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grayce misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Gunner instigates a clinch.
Grayce throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Grayce pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grayce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Grayce works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gunner is looking to stand up but Grayce isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Grayce passes Gunner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Early Grayce 's cut.
That's time! Gunner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gunner throws a head kick but Grayce moves out of range.
Gunner throws a nice head kick!
Gunner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grayce can do to turn this around?
Grayce misses with a looping left.
Grayce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunner manages to avoid it.
Grayce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunner misses the target.
Gunner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Gunner shoots in and bounces Grayce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grayce 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.
Gunner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Grayce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunner pushes down on Grayce 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gunner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Grayce is looking to control Gunner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grayce avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Grayce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jet Gunner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Grayce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunner working Grayce over with strikes.
Grayce tries to get to full guard but Gunner has control of the leg.
Gunner trying to control the pace.
Grayce wants to improve his position but Gunner is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Grayce actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gunner is looking for a kimura here.
Gunner tries to pass to full mount but Grayce defends it.
Grayce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gunner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grayce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunner wants to take a breather but Grayce is having none of it. #SUB2#
Grayce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunner pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Gunner is pressing down on Grayce 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grayce is holding on for now.
We've been hearing that Gunner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grayce wants to control but Gunner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gunner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grayce is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gunner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gunner's back!
Gunner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grayce is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Grayce has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet. #T4##ES#
Grayce has his opponent's back but Gunner is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Grayce .
Gunner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Grayce .
Gunner scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayce moves away from the strike by Gunner.
Gunner shoots in for a double leg but Grayce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grayce with the counter takedown but Gunner avoids it easily.
Gunner wants to clinch.
Gunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunner throws an off balance right hand
and Grayce counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunner slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Early Grayce 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayce was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.#TD#
Grayce gets caught napping as Gunner dives in and scores a takedown. Grayce manages to retain guard.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner pushes down on Grayce 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grayce is looking to improve his position.
Grayce is refusing to be controlled, as Gunner sits in half guard.
Grayce moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner preventing the sweep.
Grayce keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grayce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunner preventing the sweep. #T1#
Gunner trying to control but Grayce is working from the bottom.
Grayce 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.
Gunner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grayce is trying to improve his position.
Grayce is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gunner is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grayce wants to control but Gunner is having none of it.
Grayce is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grayce bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2##ES#
Gunner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jet Gunner is winning the standup battle so far.
Grayce fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunner is looking to clinch.
Grayce with the counter takedown but Gunner avoids it easily.
Gunner lands a head kick!
Gunner tries to clinch there but Grayce circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Gunner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grayce tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grayce throws out a loose jab but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayce walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Grayce gets caught flat footed, as Gunner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Grayce has an active guard here but Gunner has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Gunner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SUB2#
Grayce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunner pulls his head out easily.
Gunner is trying to control the action in half guard but Grayce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunner is looking to advance position but Grayce won't allow it.
Grayce wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Grayce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grayce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Gunner is looking for a kimura here.
Gunner slips a nice elbow through Grayce 's hands, connecting with Grayce 's forehead.
Jet Gunner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gunner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grayce looks a forlorn figure.
Grayce is working to get back to half guard.
Grayce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grayce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gunner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gunner controlling the pace for now.
Grayce is trying desperately to improve position.
Early Grayce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayce is bucking up trying to escape but Gunner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Gunner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunner 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Gunner!
A very excited looking Jet Gunner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Adlehyde misses the jab.
Esposito throws a solid leg kick but Adlehyde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esposito.
Adlehyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adlehyde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito throws a big counter combination but Adlehyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Adlehyde checks it.
Esposito swings for the body but Adlehyde moves out of range.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Adlehyde catches Esposito right on the button with a cross.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Adlehyde slips the punch.
Esposito is looking to clinch but Adlehyde is avoiding it.
Adlehyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Adlehyde now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Adlehyde.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adlehyde clobbers Esposito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Adlehyde ducks down to avoid it.
Adlehyde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Esposito - just one landing.
Adlehyde missing with a left hand there. Esposito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adlehyde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Esposito misses with a looping right.
Esposito is looking to clinch but Adlehyde is avoiding it.
Adlehyde throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adlehyde. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Esposito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adlehyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito is looking to counter punch.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Adlehyde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Adlehyde both land. Nice combination.
Adlehyde blocks a head kick by Esposito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adlehyde misses with a wild combination.
Adlehyde misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Esposito.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Adlehyde.
Esposito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adlehyde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esposito thumps Adlehyde with a low kick.
Adlehyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
Esposito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito throws the left hand but Adlehyde avoids the punch easily.
Esposito blocks a jab.
Adlehyde connects with a jab.
Adlehyde lands a body shot.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Esposito lands with a straight right. Adlehyde didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito tries to counter by clinching up but Adlehyde breaks away and moves out of range.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde lands a nice shot to the body.
Adlehyde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Adlehyde finds it's target.
Esposito lands with an overhand left.
Esposito slips under a jab from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde misses with a body shot.
Adlehyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito is looking to chop away at Adlehyde's legs.
Adlehyde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Esposito on the side of the head.
Adlehyde looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Esposito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adlehyde throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adlehyde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Esposito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Adlehyde throws a good cross that connects.
Esposito scores with a hook.
Adlehyde with a jab.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Esposito misses with the body kick
and Adlehyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Adlehyde swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
A telegraphed right hand from Adlehyde misses the target.
Adlehyde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adlehyde blocks a head kick by Esposito.
Esposito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Adlehyde.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Adlehyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Esposito connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Adlehyde finds it's way through Esposito's defenses.
Adlehyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adlehyde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.
Adlehyde misses with a straight left.
Adlehyde misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Adlehyde misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adlehyde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Esposito.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adlehyde.
Jack Adlehyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adlehyde digs a good body shot into Esposito's ribs.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
Esposito tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adlehyde manages to circle out of the way.
Adlehyde slips a jab and a cross from Esposito.
Adlehyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.#CL#
Esposito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adlehyde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito is working Adlehyde over against the cage.
Adlehyde scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adlehyde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards. #BC2#
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adlehyde moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Adlehyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Esposito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adlehyde tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Esposito throwing a counter right hand but Adlehyde manages to avoid it.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adlehyde slips a jab and a cross from Esposito.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Esposito misses.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito tries to clinch up but Adlehyde circles away and keeps his distance.
Adlehyde slips under a jab from Esposito.
Esposito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Adlehyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adlehyde avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adlehyde circles away quickly and effectively.
Adlehyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esposito.
The fighters circling - Adlehyde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito wants to clinch
enabling Adlehyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde misses with a straight right.
Adlehyde throws a hook but Esposito avoids it easily.
Esposito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Adlehyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adlehyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Esposito lands a nice looking body kick.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
A combination from Adlehyde does no damage.
Adlehyde walks into a stiff left hand from Esposito.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Adlehyde's head but Adlehyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adlehyde with a nice cross.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adlehyde moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adlehyde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adlehyde lands with a right hand.
Adlehyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a one two! Adlehyde had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Esposito.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito tries to clinch but Adlehyde is having none of it.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
Adlehyde lands a nice shot that snaps Esposito's head back.
#T3#
Adlehyde scores with a decent looking hook.
Adlehyde throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adlehyde swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Adlehyde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Adlehyde jabs Esposito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adlehyde scores with a shot to the body.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adlehyde throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a nice uppercut.
Esposito tries to clinch up but Adlehyde circles away and keeps his distance.
Adlehyde lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Adlehyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Adlehyde throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Adlehyde prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Esposito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adlehyde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adlehyde throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito misses the jab.
Adlehyde connects with a body shot.
Adlehyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esposito lands with a right hand.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Adlehyde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Adlehyde looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
Adlehyde takes one on the button.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Adlehyde's shoulder, as Adlehyde tries to avoid the shot.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adlehyde lands a jab to the head.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adlehyde connects with a body shot.
Adlehyde lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut.
Adlehyde throws a hook but Esposito avoids it easily.
Adlehyde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Adlehyde is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Adlehyde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adlehyde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adlehyde loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Esposito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adlehyde will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Adlehyde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
Adlehyde swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Adlehyde moves his leg out of the way.
Adlehyde throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Esposito moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Adlehyde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adlehyde moves away.
Adlehyde lands with a good body shot.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adlehyde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esposito swings for the body but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Adlehyde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adlehyde connects with a body shot that sends Esposito's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito misses with a low kick as Adlehyde jumps back.
Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adlehyde is out of range.
Esposito misses with a low kick. #T2#
Esposito wants to clinch but Adlehyde slips to the side
and Adlehyde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Esposito throws a front kick aimed at Adlehyde's knee but Adlehyde avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Adlehyde. Beautiful body shot.
Esposito wants to clinch up but Adlehyde keeps it at a distance.
Adlehyde misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Adlehyde lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Adlehyde.
Jab by Esposito.
Nice shot lands for Adlehyde.#CL#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Adlehyde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito tries to stall but Adlehyde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Adlehyde.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adlehyde is looking to control Esposito's arms but Esposito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adlehyde has his back to the cage.
Adlehyde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Adlehyde gets through Esposito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Adlehyde tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Adlehyde back against the cage.
Adlehyde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adlehyde lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Adlehyde.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adlehyde.
A shot in the inside from Adlehyde. #BC2#
Adlehyde breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack Adlehyde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick from Esposito misses.
Adlehyde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito looks to land a combination. Adlehyde sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adlehyde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito.
Esposito drops his hands momentarily and Adlehyde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adlehyde slips a straight right by Esposito.
Adlehyde feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a straight right hand.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Esposito.#T4#
Adlehyde moves forwards but Esposito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Esposito misses
enabling Adlehyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde connects with the punch.
Adlehyde scores with a jab to the head.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
As Adlehyde looks to move away, Esposito throws a big counter combo but Adlehyde just gets out of the way.
Esposito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Adlehyde misses.
Adlehyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Adlehyde.
Leonardo Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick from Esposito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito.
Adlehyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito throws a right and a left that Adlehyde avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adlehyde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adlehyde throws out a counter right but Esposito avoids it with no problem.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Adlehyde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Adlehyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adlehyde 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 Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Adlehyde!
A victorious Jack Adlehyde thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
OBrien moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from OBrien.
Adams lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Peter OBrien has been cut.
Good body shot from Adams.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by OBrien.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but OBrien pushes him off.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OBrien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that OBrien has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adams throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Adams pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Adams lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye. #TD2#
OBrien turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and OBrien manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
OBrien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams is pushing OBrien's head away, looking to escape. OBrien manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien 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.
Adams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
OBrien lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
OBrien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OBrien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OBrien wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Adams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but OBrien has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##SUB2#
OBrien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OBrien is controlling him well.
OBrien looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, OBrien smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control.
OBrien fails to land a wild elbow strike.
OBrien grinds an elbow into Adams's temple.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control. #T3#
OBrien scores with a couple of short elbows.
Adams defending against the ground and pound.
Adams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of OBrien.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Adams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
OBrien looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adams is avoiding damage well.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by OBrien.
#SUB2#
OBrien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
OBrien landing a few strikes.
OBrien tries to move to mount but Adams blocks the move with his legs.
Adams is pushing OBrien's head away, looking to escape. OBrien manages to hold on to the position though.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OBrien asserts his dominance and retains side control.
OBrien working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter OBrien's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
OBrien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and OBrien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OBrien is controlling him.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams wants to stand and escape but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien throwing strikes but missing.
Adams is looking to stand up but OBrien isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but OBrien swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams wants to stand up but OBrien is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams misses with the combination.
#T2#
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OBrien takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OBrien goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.#CL2#
OBrien gets a clinch.
OBrien avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
#TD2#
OBrien jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.
Adams wants to stand but OBrien is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
OBrien trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
OBrien postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
OBrien prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
OBrien prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
OBrien trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams lands a high kick!
#T4#
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Adams pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but OBrien won't allow it.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
OBrien blocks an elbow strike.
OBrien wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Adams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OBrien dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
#TD2#
OBrien turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but OBrien drags him back down.
OBrien working the ground and pound.
OBrien working the ground and pound.
OBrien scoring with punches from side control.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter OBrien's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
OBrien needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
Smash Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams tries to clinch up but OBrien circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into guard.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
OBrien with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien lands a couple of digs.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Adams wants to stand up but OBrien is controlling him.
Adams keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OBrien lands with a shot to the body.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Adams scores with a nice strike.
OBrien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams connects with a high kick.
OBrien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OBrien takes one to the chin there.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. OBrien should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Adams. #T2##CL#
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien blocks an elbow strike.
OBrien blocks the elbow strike.
OBrien looking for a takedown.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams looking to stall.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but OBrien avoids the damage to the body.
Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - OBrien circles away.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams scores with the left hand. OBrien knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams thows a body kick. OBrien tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Adams.
OBrien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OBrien with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
OBrien tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from OBrien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4##CL#
Adams drives through and clinches with OBrien against the cage.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
OBrien wants a takedown.
Peter OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OBrien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smash Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OBrien has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Alela shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Soares.
Soares is looking to counter the offense by Alela and move into the clinch.#CL#
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Alela in a clinch.
Alela lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Soares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Soares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alela controls the pace.
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alela is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Alela pushes his legs off easily.
Alela looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Alela pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alela is working for a kimura here but Soares manages to reverse the position and he's now in Alela's guard.
Soares is standing up over Alela. Alela looks to escape but Soares dives into side control.
#SUB#
Soares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alela, who protects the arm well.
Alela is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Soares is controlling him well.#T2##ES2#
Alela explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alela walks into a stiff left hand from Soares.
Alela fails to land the takedown.
Alela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soares defends it nicely.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alela manages to circle out of the way.
Gabriel Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela throws a chopping leg kick but Soares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alela missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Soares moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alela misses with some punches.
#T3#
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alela working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Soares pulls Alela into guard.
#SUB#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alela is aware though and is defending well.
Alela wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares seems keen to control Alela's posture.
Alela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Alela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alela has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Soares controls Alela momentarily but Alela frees himself. #T4#
Alela wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving. #SUB#
Soares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Soares has his foot on Alela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alela works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soares is trying to keep Alela in close.
Alela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Soares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Soares blocks the leg kick.
Soares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Soares scores with a punch to the head.
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Soares slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Alela.
Alela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alela scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alela misses with a leg kick.
Alela throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Soares holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soares is trying to pull guard but Alela has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Soares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alela uses from the top position.
Alela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Alela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Alela content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Soares has locked up a guillotine! Soares's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Alela is holding on here and Soares must be using up a lot of energy. Alela has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Soares gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Soares! |
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Event:
OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Bomstaerk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bomstaerk.
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clark, who protects the arm well.
Bomstaerk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Clark throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Clark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bomstaerk off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark is hanging on to Bomstaerk's back as he tries to escape.
Bomstaerk grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T1##SUB#
Bomstaerk is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Clark gets his way!
Clark doesn't have the hooks in and Bomstaerk manages to turn into his guard.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bomstaerk wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bomstaerk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk works over Clark with some ground and pound from guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES#
Clark has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bomstaerk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Clark is trying to trip Bomstaerk. He has hold of a leg but Bomstaerk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Clark persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Clark tightens his grip and picks Bomstaerk up, before dumping him to the ground. Bomstaerk manages to land in guard.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bomstaerk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark won't allow Bomstaerk to sweep him here.
Bomstaerk keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bomstaerk has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Bomstaerk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Bomstaerk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bomstaerk wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bomstaerk is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
Clark preventing the sweep. #SU#
Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Bomstaerk walks into a jab.#T4##CL#
Clark clinches up against the cage.
Bomstaerk is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clark.
Bomstaerk looks winded!
A short right from Clark on the inside. #TD#
Bomstaerk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clark is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bomstaerk to the mat. Bomstaerk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Bomstaerk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#ES2#
Bomstaerk pushes Clark off and gets back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Clark.
Bomstaerk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wesley Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with a wild body shot.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Clark lands a big uppercut and Bomstaerk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bomstaerk looks OK. Clark waves Bomstaerk back to his feet!#ROC#Bomstaerk is rocked!
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Bomstaerk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bomstaerk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bomstaerk shoots in and gets a takedown into Clark's guard.
Clark uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Clark swings for the body but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Bomstaerk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Bomstaerk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark looks to land a combination but Bomstaerk avoids it well.
A nice side step and Bomstaerk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bomstaerk looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Wesley Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Bomstaerk misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Bomstaerk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Clark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clark moves out of range of the leg kick from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bomstaerk. #T1#
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomstaerk. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Wesley Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark is looking to chop away at Bomstaerk's legs.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Bomstaerk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bomstaerk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bomstaerk throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bomstaerk tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bomstaerk is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Bomstaerk seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bomstaerk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Bomstaerk misses its intended target.
Clark with a jab.#TD2#
Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into Clark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is pulling down on Bomstaerk's head to control his posture. #T2#
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Bomstaerk is in close to Clark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Bomstaerk slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Clark.
Bomstaerk stops Clark from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Bomstaerk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bomstaerk lands strikes from half guard.
Clark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Clark is looking to escape.
Bomstaerk is stalling here. Clark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bomstaerk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bomstaerk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clark connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bomstaerk some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Bomstaerk tries to escape but Clark is in control.
Clark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clark is controlling him well.
Clark is putting a hurting on Bomstaerk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clark is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Clark cracks Bomstaerk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomstaerk manages to get back to half guard.
Bomstaerk is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Bomstaerk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bomstaerk throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Bomstaerk only half commits. #KD#
Clark sends Bomstaerk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clark is motioning to the referee to let Bomstaerk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Clark throws a body punch but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Bomstaerk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bomstaerk somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Clark dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Clark drops Bomstaerk with a straight right hand, right on the button! Clark follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
Wesley Clark very nearly forgot to thank Stoner's Killer Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kangee throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Gomez looks to move away, Kangee throws a big counter combo but Gomez just gets out of the way.
Kangee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Kangee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangee swinging wildly here.
Kangee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kangee scores with a nice strike.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kangee lands a body shot.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez jabs Kangee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kangee.
Kangee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Kangee there.
Kangee blocks a low kick nicely.
Kangee lands a lovely overhand right.
Kangee walks into a straight right hand from Gomez.
Kangee lunges at Gomez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomez's hand. #T1#
Gomez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gomez thows a leg kick but Kangee checks it
and Kangee counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Kangee.
Gomez drops his hands momentarily and Kangee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Kangee.
Kangee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kangee.
Gomez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kangee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangee finish him?
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!
Good exchange - Kangee coming out on top.
Kangee pounces like a tiger and cracks Gomez with a vicious hook! Gomez is down but not out! Kangee follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hinto Kangee!
Hinto Kangee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Mahogany lands with a nice combination. Hedegaard backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Mahogany is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hedegaard's half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mahogany jumps into side control!
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mahogany's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mahogany scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mahogany thows a huge punch but Hedegaard dodges it nicely.
Hedegaard tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
Hedegaard trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mahogany is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedegaard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedegaard.#T1#
Mahogany makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mahogany throwing strikes but missing.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahogany is one step ahead there.
Mahogany postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahogany gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahogany postures up and lands a big shot to Hedegaard's brow. #T2#
Hedegaard is trying to keep Mahogany in close.
Mahogany trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but Mahogany defending well.
Mahogany pushes Hedegaard off looking to stand but Hedegaard dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahogany won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mahogany is trying to stand up here but Hedegaard is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahogany is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hedegaard is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hedegaard seems to be looking for submissions.
Hedegaard is trying to control. Mahogany wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedegaard enables Mahogany to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedegaard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mahogany makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahogany can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahogany lands a couple of digs.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hedegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hedegaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Mahogany scores with a takedown into Hedegaard's guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahogany doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahogany manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahogany works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mahogany lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard trying to hold on to Mahogany's head to control him but Mahogany postures up.
Mahogany looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rich Mahogany has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hedegaard!
Mahogany landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Hedegaard wants to hold on but Mahogany pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking to secure an arm triangle but Hedegaard defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard is trying desperately to improve position.
Hedegaard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hedegaard wants to get back to full guard.
Mahogany wants to pass to mount but Hedegaard is defending the position.
Mahogany looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedegaard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Mahogany there.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedegaard is positioning himself well to prevent Mahogany advancing to mount. #T2#
Hedegaard trying to control here.
Mahogany wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedegaard keeps working.
Mahogany scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mahogany is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hedegaard gets back to half guard.
Mahogany is trying to control the action in half guard but Hedegaard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mahogany lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg.
Mahogany working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is defending well.
Mahogany content to control rather than advance.
Mahogany working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany drops an elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Mahogany prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Mahogany slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Hedegaard pushes Mahogany off looking to stand but Mahogany dives back in and keeps control.
Mahogany trying to control from half guard but Hedegaard is working away.
Mahogany slips a nice elbow through Hedegaard's hands, connecting with Hedegaard's forehead.
Hedegaard is pressing down on Mahogany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany landing with the ground and pound.
Hedegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahogany defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hedegaard looks for a takedown but Mahogany sprawls well.#TD2#
Mahogany darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mahogany drops an elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mahogany connects with a nice short shot to Hedegaard's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
Hedegaard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mahogany is working away from the top position though.
Mahogany wants to pass the guard but Hedegaard is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany is keeping busy.
Hedegaard gets full guard.
Mahogany distracts Hedegaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mahogany is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
Mahogany is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mahogany 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. #T2##SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahogany passes into side control.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Hedegaard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mahogany scoring with punches from side control.
Mahogany is looking to take a break and control but Hedegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany working away.#T3#
Mahogany landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard is trying to control Mahogany's posture but Mahogany avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahogany creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mahogany is chipping away with strikes.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
Hedegaard taking a bit of punishment here - Mahogany scoring with strikes.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep.
Mahogany wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping him busy.
Mahogany scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Mahogany working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hedegaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mahogany working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mahogany tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mahogany has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hedegaard tries to improve position but can't.
Mahogany trying to control the position but Hedegaard is working away.
Hedegaard wants to control but Mahogany postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany working the ground and pound.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rich Mahogany is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hedegaard is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahogany 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
As Rich Mahogany got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm kind of a big deal. My home is chock full of leatherbound volumes. And I'm thankful to the fans.'. |
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Event:
OFK 392 - Kangee Vs Gomez
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Boxing Champ lands with a cross.
Claw tries to clinch but Boxing Champ is having none of it. #TD2#
Boxing Champ closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Claw quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ trying to control from Claw's half guard. Claw has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Claw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxing Champ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claw is keeping the position for now.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Boxing Champ told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxing Champ controls the pace.#SUB2#
Boxing Champ drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Claw dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet but Claw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Claw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claw trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxing Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#ES2#
Boxing Champ explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Claw clinches up with Boxing Champ and pushes him back against the cage.
Claw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Claw gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boxing Champ is looking to escape.
Claw working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ES2#
Boxing Champ manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Claw clinches up with Boxing Champ and pushes him back against the cage.
Claw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boxing Champ is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ tries to land knees in the clinch but Claw avoids the damage to the body.
Claw gets underhooks to prevent Boxing Champ's takedown attempt.
Claw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Boxing Champ is fighting off a takedown attempt but Claw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boxing Champ to the mat. Boxing Champ regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Claw throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Boxing Champ is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Claw has Boxing Champ pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boxing Champ manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boxing Champ after a bit of a struggle.
Claw is trying to pull guard but Boxing Champ has him pressed against the cage.
Boxing Champ is pressed up against the cage. Claw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxing Champ down to the mat. Boxing Champ avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boxing Champ connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Boxing Champ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3##CL#
Claw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Boxing Champ.
Claw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boxing Champ swings wildly with an uppercut but Claw uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Claw manages to pull guard.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ throws a big right hand that misses.
Claw 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.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Boxing Champ throws a strike but Claw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Claw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claw prevents Boxing Champ from getting back to his feet.
Boxing Champ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Claw working some strikes from top position.
Claw throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boxing Champ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Claw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boxing Champ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Claw defends well and Boxing Champ ends up having to push Claw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boxing Champ clobbers Claw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Claw stuffs the takedown attempt from Boxing Champ. Boxing Champ gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxing Champ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claw in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxing Champ.
Chief Claw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chame Boxing Champ.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxing Champ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Claw has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ is defending well.
Claw tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Claw gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw prevents Boxing Champ from standing back up.
#T1#
Claw looks to land a strike but Boxing Champ avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Claw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Claw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Claw passes into half guard.
Boxing Champ pushes Claw off looking to stand but Claw dives back in and keeps control.
Claw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet.
Boxing Champ on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Claw with the ground and pound but Boxing Champ uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Claw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Claw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Boxing Champ is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Claw jumps guard.
Boxing Champ postures up in Claw's guard and throws a big left but Claw blocks it.
Claw keeping full guard, as Boxing Champ tries to pass.
Boxing Champ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Claw's head.
Boxing Champ throws an elbow that misses. Claw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boxing Champ's guard. Nice move by Claw!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claw stops Boxing Champ from standing up. #ES2#
Boxing Champ is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Claw presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Claw tries for a takedown but Boxing Champ manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Boxing Champ is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boxing Champ gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boxing Champ scores with a shot to the side of Claw's head.
Claw tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxing Champ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Claw lands a takedown into guard.
Boxing Champ has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Claw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Boxing Champ has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claw regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Boxing Champ 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.
Boxing Champ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Claw trying to control the position.
Boxing Champ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Claw's guard.
Boxing Champ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Boxing Champ 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.
Claw keeping hold of Boxing Champ's head, controlling as best he can.
Boxing Champ seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Claw has closed the distance and engaged Boxing Champ in a clinch.
Boxing Champ gets underhooks to prevent Claw's takedown attempt.
Claw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxing Champ avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Claw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxing Champ throws an elbow that misses.
Claw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxing Champ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claw prevents Boxing Champ from breaking the clinch.
Claw wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxing Champ manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boxing Champ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxing Champ wants a takedown but no success here.
Claw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxing Champ prevents it.
Claw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxing Champ smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ cracks Claw with a good jab.
Claw swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxing Champ.
Claw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxing Champ sprawls and moves away.#T1#
A left lands for Boxing Champ.
Claw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Claw tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxing Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Claw is looking to clinch.
Boxing Champ darts in looking for a takedown but Claw gets double underhooks and turns Boxing Champ into the cage. #CL#
Claw moves into range and clinches up with Boxing Champ.#TD#
Claw has picked Boxing Champ up - he's going for a ride! Claw dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxing Champ blocking the ground and pound attempt from Claw. #ES2#
Boxing Champ kicks off Claw and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxing Champ.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boxing Champ is defended easily by Claw.
Claw tries to clinch up but Boxing Champ circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Boxing Champ fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claw is looking to clinch but Boxing Champ is avoiding it.
Claw tries to clinch but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
A cross from Boxing Champ lands.
Boxing Champ throws a head kick that misses.
Boxing Champ keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxing Champ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Claw is fending him off so far but Boxing Champ persists. Nope, Claw circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Claw pushes Boxing Champ up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Boxing Champ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxing Champ lands with a right hand.
Claw tries to clinch but Boxing Champ moves out of range. #CL#
Claw drives through and clinches with Boxing Champ against the cage.
Boxing Champ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claw is trying to drag Boxing Champ to the mat but Boxing Champ just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Boxing Champ is fighting off a takedown attempt but Claw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boxing Champ to the mat. Boxing Champ regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Claw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxing Champ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Claw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Boxing Champ scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chief Claw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxing Champ throws a sloppy head kick and Claw moves out of range easily.
Boxing Champ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Claw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boxing Champ wants to clinch up but Claw keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Claw clinches up with Boxing Champ and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Claw gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boxing Champ is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Claw presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Claw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Boxing Champ tries to stall but Claw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boxing Champ drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch up.
Claw doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxing Champ circles away.
Boxing Champ keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Claw moves into the clinch successfully.
Claw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boxing Champ pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ is defending well.
Claw wants a takedown but no success here.
Chame Boxing Champ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Claw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claw prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ tries to score a body lock takedown but Claw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chief Claw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claw.
Claw throws a head punch that misses.
Claw wants a takedown but no success here.
Boxing Champ has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claw after a bit of a struggle.
Boxing Champ drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boxing Champ swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chame Boxing Champ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxing Champ winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Craven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven lands a couple of elbows.
Craven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hug 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven distracts Hug with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Craven being controlled here momentarily.
Craven is looking to advance position but Hug has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Craven tries to reverse the position but Hug maintains control.
Craven wants to try and get back to his feet.
Craven can't escape the position.
Hug controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Hug.#T2#
Craven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Craven keeps trying to improve his position.
Hug controlling his opponent.
Craven working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Craven tries to buck Hug off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Craven tries to reverse the position but Hug maintains control.
Craven regains half guard.
Craven regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven wants to stand but Hug is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Craven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Craven being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Craven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hug is controlling him.
Hug preventing the sweep.
Craven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Craven looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hug has picked Craven up and slammed him! Craven can't keep hold of the triangle and Hug manages to pass to side control!
Craven is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Craven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craven seems a little lost for a moment, as Hug dominates the positioning.
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Abel Hug will probably get the nod.
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#
Craven throws a right hand that misses
and Hug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craven.
Hug slips under a jab.
Hug bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Craven's head.
Hug throws a jab when Craven was well out of range.
Craven shoots for a double leg takedown but Hug sprawls well. He's pushed Craven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hug is looking to slow Craven down with leg kicks.
Hug throws out a loose jab but Craven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craven tries for a takedown but Hug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hug throwing a counter right hand but Craven manages to avoid it.
Craven closes the distance and clinches up with Hug, looking for a takedown. Craven pushes Hug against the cage but Hug circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hug is looking to counter punch.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
Craven misses with a few strikes there.
Craven fails to land with a series of punches.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Craven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Craven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craven.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hug connects with a right hand. Craven shakes it off.#ROC#Craven is rocked!
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
Hug lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hug throws a low kick but it's checked well by Craven.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Hug.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Craven blocks a head kick by Hug.
Hug steps in with a hook that catches Craven right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hug follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Craven looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Hug! |
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