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Event:
OFK 12 - Krnacova Vs Tudekiks
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown but Travolta shows good takedown defense.
Carpenter wants to clinch.#TD2#
Travolta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carpenter quickly recovers to half guard.
Carpenter is trying to stand up here but Travolta is controlling him well. #ES#
Carpenter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Travolta keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Carpenter has clasped his hands together around Travolta's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Carpenter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Travolta gets back to half guard.#T1#
Travolta is trying to stand up here but Carpenter is controlling him well.
Carpenter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Travolta on the ground.
Carpenter trying to control the pace.
Carpenter stops Travolta from getting back to his feet.
Carpenter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carpenter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carpenter stalling.
Travolta gets full guard.
Carpenter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carpenter trying to control but Travolta is working from the bottom. #T3#
Carpenter throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carpenter stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Carpenter has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Travolta breaks the clinch.
Travolta shoots in looking for a takedown. Carpenter tries to sprawl out of it but Travolta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carpenter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travolta wants to clinch up but Carpenter keeps it at a distance.
Carpenter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travolta was well out of range. Poor timing from Carpenter.
Carpenter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mike Carpenter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carpenter slaps away a takedown attempt from Travolta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.#TD2#
Travolta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carpenter to the mat! Carpenter manages to get full guard.
Carpenter is looking to stand up but Travolta isn't so interested in that idea.
Travolta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carpenter's head.#T4#
Carpenter wants to get back to his feet but Travolta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Travolta trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carpenter wants to stand and escape but Travolta is having none of it. #ES#
Carpenter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Travolta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpenter has Travolta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Travolta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carpenter has Travolta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Travolta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Travolta tries to stall but Carpenter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Travolta gets underhooks to prevent Carpenter's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Travolta darts in looking for a takedown but Carpenter gets double underhooks and turns Travolta into the cage.
Carpenter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carpenter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTravolta.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Travolta.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travolta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Travolta shoots for a takedown but Carpenter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.#TD#
Travolta gets caught flat footed, as Carpenter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carpenter postures up.
Carpenter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Travolta is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter postures up in Travolta's guard and throws a big left but Travolta blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Travolta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carpenter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Travolta's head.
Mike Carpenter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter is looking to work some ground and pound but Travolta has wrist control.
Carpenter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Travolta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carpenter moves away.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Travolta can do to turn this around?
Carpenter cracks Travolta with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like John Travolta has been cut.
Travolta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Travolta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Travolta swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
Travolta lands with a nice combination. Carpenter backs away looking to recover.
Carpenter tries to clinch but Travolta is having none of it.
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown but Travolta shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Carpenter has closed the distance and engaged Travolta in a clinch.
Carpenter tries to break free but Travolta pushes him back against the cage.
Carpenter misses with a punch on the inside.
Travolta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carpenter after a bit of a struggle.
Travolta stops a takedown attempt from Carpenter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carpenter wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Travolta pulls Carpenter into guard.
Carpenter postures up.
#T3#
Travolta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter throwing strikes from guard but Travolta blocks nicely.
Travolta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carpenter is one step ahead there.
Carpenter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carpenter'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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Travolta controls Carpenter momentarily but Carpenter frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carpenter is looking to clinch. #TD#
Carpenter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Carpenter trying to control the position but Travolta is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travolta wants to control but Carpenter postures up.
Carpenter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Carpenter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Travolta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Carpenter tries to clinch but Travolta is having none of it.
Carpenter doesn't manage to clinch there - Travolta circles away.
Carpenter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Travolta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carpenter misses with a head kick.
Carpenter tries to clinch up but Travolta circles away and keeps his distance.
Travolta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carpenter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Travolta scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Travolta closes the distance and clinches.
Travolta wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Carpenter lands a takedown into guard.
Carpenter stays in close to Travolta's body and controls the position.
Travolta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Travolta has Carpenter pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Carpenter throwing strikes from guard but Travolta blocks nicely.
Travolta trying to control the position.
Carpenter wants to control from the top but Travolta keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Travolta looking for a guillotine here but Carpenter defends easily.
Carpenter preventing the sweep.
Travolta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carpenter content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Carpenter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Travolta's half guard.
Travolta tries to kick Carpenter off but Carpenter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Travolta gets full guard.
Travolta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carpenter controls the pace.#T3#
Travolta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Travolta keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Travolta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Carpenter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Travolta's guard.
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Travolta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carpenter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carpenter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carpenter 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Travolta has his hands on Carpenter's head, controlling the position.
John Travolta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Carpenter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carpenter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Carpenter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carpenter, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Carpenter! |
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Event:
OFK #6 - Destroyer Vs Cusumano
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot tries to close the distance and clinch but Travolta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mugshot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mugshot avoids the body shot from Travolta.
Mugshot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Travolta wants to clinch up but Mugshot keeps it at a distance.
Travolta misses with a takedown attempt
and Mugshot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like John Travolta has been cut.
Travolta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Travolta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mugshot defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugshot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mugshot - that will leave a mark!
Mugshot fails to land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Mugshot drops Travolta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Travolta looks back up at him and smiles so Mugshot waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#That has opened up John Travolta's cut even more.#T1#
Mugshot wants to clinch.
Travolta gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mugshot gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Travolta is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muggy Mugshot! |
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Event:
OFK #3-Destroyer Vs Donkashane
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Travolta.#CL2#
Newland clinches up with Travolta and pushes him back against the cage.
Newland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Travolta's elbow.
Travolta can't get the takedown.
Newland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#It looks like John Travolta has been cut.
Travolta is breathing heavily.#BC#
Travolta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Travolta moves in looking to clinch but Newland pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Travolta checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travolta shoots in looking for a takedown but Newland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Travolta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Travolta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newland lands a really nice looking cross but Travolta seems unphased.
Newland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Travolta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Newland is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Travolta hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Newland!
Post fight, Max Newland took to the microphone: 'Thanks to Odense MMA for taking me under their wing, and thanks to the fans. You're all awesome and this win was for you!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Travolta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zabel goes for a takedown attempt but Travolta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zabel tries to keep at a distance but Travolta has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Travolta.
#TD2#
Travolta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zabel regains guard.
Zabel is trying to control the position but Travolta postures up.
Travolta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Travolta decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zabel, up you get! #T1##TD2#
Travolta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zabel's guard.
Travolta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zabel's guard.
Zabel wants to get back to full guard.
Zabel manages to get to full guard.
Travolta is looking to work some ground and pound but Zabel has wrist control.
Travolta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zabel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zabel is really struggling to control Travolta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Travolta won't allow Zabel to sweep him here.
Travolta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Zabel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Travolta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zabel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zabel trying to control but Travolta is working from the bottom. #T3#
Travolta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zabel throws a big elbow that misses.
Travolta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zabel being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Travolta closes the distance and pushes Zabel back into the cage.#BC2#
Travolta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Travolta clinches up with Zabel and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Travolta pulls guard effortlessly.
Zabel throwing strikes but missing.
Zabel stopping the sweep attempt from Travolta.#T4#
Zabel advances position into side control!
A control attempt from Travolta but he's now mounted!
Zabel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Travolta prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Travolta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zabel landing strikes from the mount and Travolta is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travolta is working to get back to half guard.
Zabel lands a big shot there that rocks Travolta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travolta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zabel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Travolta counters with a series of strikes. Zabel will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Travolta has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Travolta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zabel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Travolta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zabel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Zabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Travolta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Travolta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Travolta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
John Travolta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zabel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Travolta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zabel is keeping the position for now.
Travolta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zabel trying to control the position.
Travolta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zabel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zabel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Zabel tries to sprawl but Travolta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zabel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zabel 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#
Zabel trying to control from half guard but Travolta is working away.
Travolta is looking to escape.
Travolta keeping control of the position.
Travolta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Zabel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Travolta keeps working.
Travolta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zabel scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Travolta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Travolta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Travolta tries to get to full guard but Zabel has control of the leg. #ES2#
Travolta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zabel is on him like a limpet, forcing Travolta back against the cage.#T4#
Zabel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Travolta prevents it.
Travolta prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Travolta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travolta lands a two punch combo.
Zabel with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Travolta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Travolta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zabel.
#BC2#
Travolta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zabel fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Travolta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zabel misses with a takedown attempt
and Travolta counters with a nice leg kick.
Zabel fails to land the takedown.
Travolta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zabel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Zabel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Travolta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Travolta scoring with punches and elbows.
Zabel wants to control but Travolta postures up.
Zabel is looking for a sweep.
Travolta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zabel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travolta working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Travolta controls the position.
Travolta is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Travolta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zabel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Travolta's guard! Nice work there by Zabel!
Travolta can't keep his opponent in guard - Zabel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Travolta is refusing to be controlled, as Zabel sits in half guard.
Travolta is trying is best to control the position here.
Travolta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zabel is keen to just control but Travolta is a slippery customer.#T2#
Zabel is nestled in close to Travolta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zabel is keen to just control but Travolta is a slippery customer.
Travolta is trying is best to control the position here.
Travolta tries to roll over but Zabel keeps him under control.
Travolta is doing well to control the position and prevent Zabel from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zabel prevents Travolta from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zabel dives in and grabs Travolta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Travolta pushes down on Zabel's head and hops out.#CL2#
Travolta forces Zabel back against the cage and clinches.
Zabel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Travolta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Travolta breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Zabel dives in and scores a takedown into Travolta's guard.
Zabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Travolta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travolta has Zabel pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Travolta working for a triangle but Zabel defends it easily.
Zabel trying to control but Travolta is working from the bottom. #T4#
Zabel preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travolta keeping moving, preventing Zabel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Travolta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rudy Zabel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Travolta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zabel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travolta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Travolta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Travolta 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Travolta! |
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