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Event:
KAMIKAZE 33: Attack
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Commings tries to clinch up but Lesner circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Lesner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Lesner lands an elbow.
Lesner lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Commings can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Commings manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Commings taking some punishment here, with Lesner in his half guard. #T1#
Well, if Lesner 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Commings gets full guard.
Commings is trying to keep Lesner in close.
Commings has momentary wrist control but Lesner slips an elbow through the middle.
Lesner working some strikes from top position.
Lesner controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesner stands up over Commings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lesner works over Commings with some ground and pound from guard.
Commings looking to control.
#T3#
Lesner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesner scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesner is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Commings wants to clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Commings wants to clinch but Lesner slips to the side
and Lesner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Commings tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Lesner has closed the distance and engaged Commings in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lesner successfully pulls guard.
Commings throwing strikes from guard but Lesner blocks nicely.
Lesner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lesner holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Lesner pushes Commings off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Lesner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lesner cracks a nice hook into Commings's ribs.#CL2#
Lesner rushes Commings and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Lesner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lesner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesner is controlling the pace.
Lesner prevents Commings from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lesner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Commings is trying to get back to full guard.
Commings is trying to maintain the position but Lesner is very close to passing his 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. Lesner connects with a nice short shot to Commings's temple.
Commings is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lesner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Commings tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lesner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Lesner!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 7: Gold Moon
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Niedzwiedzki throws a series of punches but Commings moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Commings counters with a crisp one two that drops Niedzwiedzki! Commings thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Niedzwiedzki to his feet! Niedzwiedzki is in big trouble!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Commings moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Niedzwiedzki! Commings continues to tee off on Niedzwiedzki, landing with a left and a right! Commings connects with a right hand that leaves Niedzwiedzki sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Commings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Commings!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 2: Pride & Glory
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Popiel rushes Commings and presses him up against the cage.
Popiel lands a nice uppercut.
Popiel pushes Commings back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popiel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Commings backwards.
Popiel lands a right hand.
Popiel jumps guard but Commings stands there with Popiel around his waist. Popiel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Commings tries to pull guard but Popiel holds him up against the cage and eventually Commings drops back down to his feet.
Popiel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Popiel jumps guard but Commings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Popiel prevents Commings from breaking the clinch.
Popiel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Popiel pushes Commings back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popiel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Commings avoids it.
Popiel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Commings backwards.
A short left from Popiel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popiel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Popiel has been working on his balance at RIO Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Commings.
Popiel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Popiel tries a knee to the head but Commings blocks it.
#T1#
Popiel lands a nice uppercut.
Commings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popiel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popiel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Popiel to work.
Popiel pushes Commings back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popiel lands a left hand.
Popiel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Commings has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Popiel uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Commings is trying to keep Popiel in close.
Popiel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SU#
Popiel gets to his feet. Commings looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Popiel has closed the distance and engaged Commings in a clinch.
Popiel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Commings tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Popiel avoids it.
Commings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Commings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krol Popiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Commings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popiel scores with a shoulder strike.
Commings tries to pull guard but Popiel won't allow it.
Commings is trying to pull guard but Popiel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Popiel presses Commings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Commings looks winded!
Commings is trying to pull guard but Popiel has him pressed against the cage.
Popiel lands with a short shot to the head.
Popiel misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Popiel stalling the fight.
Popiel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popiel stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Popiel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Commings looking to pass the guard.
Popiel wants to get back to his feet but Commings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Commings stopping the sweep attempt from Popiel.#SUB#
Popiel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popiel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Commings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Popiel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Commings has managed to get both his arms back between Popiel's legs - danger averted.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Popiel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Commings on the ground.
Popiel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Popiel. That's going to slow Commings down.
Commings on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popiel. Popiel obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Commings gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Popiel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Popiel stands and throws Commings's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krol Popiel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Popiel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Commings is defending against the submission attempts here by Popiel.
Popiel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Commings is trying to control but can't.
Popiel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popiel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Popiel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T1#
The referee warns Commings that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Popiel lands with some strikes.
Popiel controlling his opponent.
Commings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Commings is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SU#
Popiel gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Commings is breathing heavily.#TD#
Popiel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Commings is trying to defend but Popiel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Popiel wants to free his trapped foot but Commings is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Commings is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Popiel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Commings has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Commings regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Popiel.
Popiel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Popiel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Commings can do to turn this around?#T3#
Popiel'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.
Popiel tries to free his leg and advance position but Commings is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Popiel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Commings enables Popiel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Commings manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Commings is looking to stand back up but Popiel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Commings. #T4##REVB#
Popiel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Popiel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Popiel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Popiel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Commings pushes Popiel off looking to stand but Popiel dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krol Popiel dominated that second round.
That's time! Popiel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popiel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Commings's head.#CL2#
Popiel tries to keep at a distance but Commings has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Commings manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Commings trying to control the position.
Popiel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Popiel gets to his feet. Commings looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Commings clinches up against the cage.
Popiel lands with a light punch inside.
Commings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Commings trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Popiel.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Popiel.
#TD#
Popiel pulls guard successfully.
Popiel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popiel trying to control the position here.
Commings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Commings trying to move into half guard but instead Popiel has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Popiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Commings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popiel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Commings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popiel. #SU#
Popiel stands up from Commings's guard - Popiel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Popiel.
#TD#
Popiel looking to score a takedown here. Commings is defending well but Popiel drives through and ends up in Commings's guard.
Popiel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Popiel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Popiel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Popiel moves into the clinch.#T3#
Popiel lands an uppercut.
A short right from Popiel on the inside.
Popiel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popiel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Popiel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sam Commings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popiel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Commings tries to pull guard but Popiel won't allow it.
#TD#
Popiel jumps guard.
Popiel pulls Commings in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Popiel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Commings's guard. #REVR#
Popiel controlling from the top position.
Popiel tries to free his leg and advance position but Commings is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krol Popiel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Popiel 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krol Popiel!
Krol Popiel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Stephens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Commings won't allow Stephens to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Commings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stephens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stephens's back!
Commings doesn't have the hooks in and Stephens manages to turn into his guard.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stephens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
Stephens is stalling in the full guard.
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Commings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stephens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stephens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Commings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens chips away with some ground and pound.
Stephens is working Commings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stephens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Commings is keeping the position.
Commings wants to get back to his feet but Stephens is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Commings gets caught napping as Stephens dives in and scores a takedown. Commings manages to retain guard.
Commings is breathing heavily.
Stephens postures up.
Stephens connects with a couple of short punches.
Stephens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Stephens sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Stephens gets to his feet - Commings follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Stephens has managed to clinch.
Commings tries to throw a body punch but Stephens avoids it by throwing Commings back against the cage. #BC2#
Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stephens scores with a takedown into Commings's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Stephens stands up and waves to Commings to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Stephens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Stephens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Commings on his heels. He'll look to pass Commings's guard now, I'm sure.
Stephens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stephens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SU2#
Stephens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stephens slips a jab from Commings.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Stephens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stephens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Danny Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Commings is trying to control Stephens's posture but Stephens avoids it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stephens. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stephens scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Stephens politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stephens prefers to stall for the moment though.
Commings tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stephens presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Stephens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Commings hang on?#SUB2#
Stephens swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Stephens!
A victorious Danny Stephens 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Norbit.
Norbit throws a hook but Commings blocks it.
Commings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Norbit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norbit.
Norbit lands with an uppercut that bounces Commings off the cage and back into range.
Norbit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norbit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norbit circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norbit lands with an overhand left.
Commings fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Norbit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Commings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Commings there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norbit with a hook.
Commings takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Norbit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Commings is rocked!
Norbit circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Commings tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Norbit wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirk Norbit!
Dirk Norbit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Commings tries to clinch up
and Norbit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Commings moves to clinch but Norbit breaks away
and Norbit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Commings misses with a takedown attempt
and Commings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Commings throws a series of punches but Norbit moves out of range.
Norbit scores with a jab. Commings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Commings misses with a takedown
and Norbit counters with a straight right hand.
Commings wants to clinch up but Norbit keeps it at a distance.
Norbit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Commings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Norbit misses.
As Norbit tries to get set, Commings tries to push him back and clinch up but Norbit manages to avoid the attempt.
Commings throws a lazy head kick
and Norbit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Commings thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Commings fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Norbit counters with a nice right hand that sends Commings toppling to the canvas! Commings scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norbit finish him?!#ROC2#
Commings is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Commings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Commings is breathing heavily.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Norbit engages and cracks Commings with a massive lead left hook - Commings tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Norbit is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirk Norbit!
After the fight, Dirk Norbit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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