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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 19
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Engelhard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Engelhard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Engelhard continues to drive forward.
Engelhard misses the jab.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Engelhard shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engelhard lands a nice shot that snaps Gustafsson's head back.
Engelhard looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gustafsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Engelhard pinned against the cage. Engelhard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Engelhard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Gustafsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Engelhard circles away.
And Engelhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Gustafsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Engelhard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Engelhard wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Engelhard.
Engelhard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gustafsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gustafsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gustafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Engelhard's waist but Engelhard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafsson off to one side.
Engelhard looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Engelhard.
Engelhard misses with a left hand #TD#
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Engelhard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Engelhard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Engelhard is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Engelhard is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafsson misses with a head shot. Engelhard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Engelhard looking for a sweep. Not yet Engelhard, not yet. #SUB2#
Engelhard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Engelhard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Engelhard dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gustafsson 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#
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but Engelhard defending well.
Gustafsson passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Engelhard's head but Engelhard avoids it well.
Gustafsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Engelhard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engelhard is looking for a sweep.
Engelhard manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Engelhard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gustafsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Engelhard leaves Gustafsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Engelhard is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Engelhard defends it well.
Engelhard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Engelhard sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Engelhard wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Engelhard sees it coming and defends easily.
Engelhard tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Simon Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Engelhard is trying to control but can't.
Engelhard tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gustafsson thows a huge punch but Engelhard dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Gustafsson passes to side control. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Engelhard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Engelhard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engelhard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gustafsson has his foot on Engelhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engelhard works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Gustafsson is looking to sweep but instead, Engelhard has passed into half guard.
Engelhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Engelhard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Engelhard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gustafsson is in a horrible position here. Engelhard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engelhard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Engelhard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Engelhard lands with a nice body punch.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Engelhard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Engelhard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Engelhard finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses. #TD#
Gustafsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Engelhard's guard.#SUB2#
Engelhard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Engelhard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Engelhard in his guard.#REVB#
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Engelhard defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engelhard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Engelhard controlling him for the moment.
Engelhard wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Randy Engelhard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Engelhard trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engelhard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engelhard distracts Gustafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engelhard controls the pace.
Engelhard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Engelhard works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engelhard defends it easily.
Engelhard is stalling in the full guard.
Engelhard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Engelhard wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Engelhard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson 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.#T4#
Gustafsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gustafsson has his foot on Engelhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engelhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Engelhard stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Engelhard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Engelhard there.
Engelhard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Engelhard keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Engelhard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Engelhard 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Engelhard!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 11
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Engelhard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Engelhard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelhard slows the pace down.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engelhard is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it. #SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Engelhard has control of the leg.
Engelhard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Engelhard lands a heavy elbow.
Engelhard dominating with strikes here.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engelhard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Engelhard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Engelhard!#REVB##SUB#
Engelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Engelhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engelhard trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engelhard defends it easily.
Engelhard stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Engelhard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Engelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Williams has his foot on Engelhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engelhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Engelhard wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Engelhard advances to half guard. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Engelhard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well. #T3#
Engelhard works his way into full mount!
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Engelhard is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Engelhard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Williams wants to improve his position but Engelhard is controlling well.
Engelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Williams tries to roll over but Engelhard keeps him under control.
Engelhard trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is not content to let Engelhard control the position.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engelhard trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Engelhard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Engelhard is looking for the big counter here.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engelhard counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams slips a straight right by Engelhard.
Engelhard throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engelhard defends it nicely.
And Engelhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Engelhard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Engelhard 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.
Engelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Engelhard lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Engelhard is working for a submission of some sort.
Engelhard prevents Williams from improving his position.
Engelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Engelhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engelhard trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away. #T2#
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelhard.
Engelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Engelhard wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Engelhard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Engelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelhard.
Engelhard slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Engelhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Engelhard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Engelhard eventually gives up the hold.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Engelhard in his half guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engelhard 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.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Engelhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Engelhard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Engelhard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Engelhard's back!
Williams has the hooks in. Engelhard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB#
Engelhard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Williams has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Engelhard is in real trouble here. Williams gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Engelhard is tapping out! Williams wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Williams!
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Event:
DK Battlegrounds I
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Engelhard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Badass scores with a jab to the body.
Engelhard loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Engelhard misses with a body shot
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Engelhard has been cut.
Badass lands with a good body shot.
Engelhard swings widly with a right hand
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Badass pinned against the cage. Badass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Engelhard with the counter takedown but Badass avoids it easily.
Badass 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.
Engelhard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Engelhard misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass cracks Engelhard with an open hand slap.
Badass swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Badass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Engelhard moves away.
A big left from Engelhard misses. #T2#
Engelhard looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Badass misses with a wild body shot.
Engelhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Badass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Engelhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Engelhard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badass swings away with a body shot that misses
and Engelhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badass is looking to wear down Engelhard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engelhard manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Badass finds it's target.#T3#
Engelhard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Engelhard is just out of range.
Engelhard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Engelhard throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Badass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randy Engelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass's jab looks to have found its range, popping Engelhard under the eye.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Engelhard manages to avoid it.
Engelhard throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Engelhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badass was well out of range. Poor timing from Engelhard.
No luck for Engelhard with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Engelhard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Engelhard swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Randy Engelhard's cut even more.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Engelhard.
Engelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badass.
Badass jabs at Engelhard's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engelhard swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Engelhard drops his hands for a split second and Badass immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Engelhard face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Badass follows up with a right hand that knocks Engelhard into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Short Badass!
In his post fight interview, Short Badass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KONFLIKT XV
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Drew wants to slow Engelhard down by chopping away at his legs.
Engelhard lands a jab to Drew's midsection.
Drew tries to clinch up but Engelhard circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Drew.
Drew misses with an uppercut.
Drew shoots in for a double leg but Engelhard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Engelhard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drew is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Engelhard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Engelhard happy to just control the position for now.
Engelhard misses with the ground and pound.
Drew wants to control but Engelhard postures up.
Engelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drew keeps working.
Drew's coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Drew is trying to get back to half guard.
Engelhard is putting a hurting on Drew here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drew is looking for a sweep.
Drew gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Drew wants to hold on but Engelhard pushes him away.
Drew is working to get back to half guard.
Drew blocking the ground and pound.
Engelhard punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Engelhard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Engelhard lands a nice shot to the head.
Drew is looking to get to half guard.
Engelhard with good strikes from the mount here!
Drew is in a horrible position here. Engelhard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engelhard thowing shots but they're missing.
Engelhard wants to control the pace but Drew is squirming around nicely.
Engelhard lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Drew wants to hold on but Engelhard pushes him away.
Drew bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Drew has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Engelhard is proving hard to escape from.
Engelhard trying to keep a closed guard but Drew is proving a slippery customer.
Engelhard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Engelhard 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.
Drew tries to free his leg and advance position but Engelhard is retaining full guard.
Engelhard keeping moving, preventing Drew from controlling successfully. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drew looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Engelhard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Engelhard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drew defends it easily.
Engelhard wants to sweep here but Drew controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Engelhard 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#
Engelhard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drew or perhaps it was just good defense by Engelhard, which made it look bad.
Engelhard slips a jab from Drew.
Engelhard feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Drew closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Engelhard quickly recovers to half guard.
Drew is thwarting Engelhard's attempts to control the position.
Engelhard wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew is trying to control the action in half guard but Engelhard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drew wants to pass to mount but Engelhard is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelhard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Engelhard looking for a guillotine here but Drew defends easily.
Drew looking to sit in guard and control but Engelhard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Drew keeping moving, preventing Engelhard from controlling successfully.
Engelhard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Engelhard advances to half guard. #T2#
Drew keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Engelhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Engelhard passes to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Engelhard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Engelhard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Drew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drew is working hard here to advance position.
Engelhard dominating with strikes here.
Drew taking shots to the head.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by Engelhard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Drew tries to reverse the position but Engelhard maintains control.
Engelhard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drew is squirming around, avoiding Engelhard's attempts to control the action.
Drew is working to get back to half guard.
Drew is trying to stand up.
Drew is looking to improve his position but Engelhard isn't that keen on the idea.
Engelhard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drew looks a forlorn figure.
Drew is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Drew tries to hold on but Engelhard postures up.
Drew is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Engelhard content just to control the position here.
Engelhard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Drew can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Engelhard with the ground and pound from mount.
Engelhard punching from mount but Drew doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Engelhard working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engelhard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Engelhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Drew misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Engelhard misses its intended target.
Drew throws a big counter combination but Engelhard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Drew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Engelhard.
Drew throws a series of punches but Engelhard moves out of range.
Donk. Drew catches Engelhard right on the button with a cross.
Bubba Drew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Engelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drew.
A little jabbing left from Engelhard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drew gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Engelhard throws out the jab.
Engelhard misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Drew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engelhard's guard.#SUB2#
Engelhard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drew is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Engelhard keeping moving, preventing Drew from controlling successfully.
Drew looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Engelhard working for submissions but it's allowed Drew to get to half guard.
Engelhard is looking for a sweep. Drew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Engelhard is squirming around, avoiding Drew's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Drew jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Engelhard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Engelhard and Drew has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Drew tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Randy Engelhard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drew wants to control but Engelhard is keeping him busy.
Engelhard gets back to half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Engelhard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Engelhard controls Drew momentarily but Drew frees himself.
Drew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Engelhard looking for a guillotine here but Drew defends easily.
Engelhard controlling the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drew looking to sit in guard and control but Engelhard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Engelhard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Engelhard content to stall in guard here.
Drew looking for a sweep. Not yet Drew, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubba Drew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engelhard controls the pace.
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 Bubba Drew.
Well Engelhard 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Engelhard!
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC VIII
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Hidaka misses with a hook. Engelhard ducked under it nicely.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Engelhard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Engelhard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hidaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hidaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Engelhard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hidaka trying to keep a closed guard but Engelhard is proving a slippery customer.
Engelhard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelhard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hidaka looking to control but Engelhard passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hidaka is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Engelhard is taking a breather. Hidaka 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.
Engelhard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Engelhard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Engelhard slows the pace down in half guard.
Engelhard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Engelhard wants to pass the guard but Hidaka is defending well.
Hidaka trying to control here.
Engelhard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Engelhard is trying to control. Hidaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hidaka is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Engelhard controlling the action here.
Hidaka wants to control but Engelhard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hidaka is looking to improve his position.
Engelhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Engelhard there.
Hidaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Engelhard is pressing down on Hidaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hidaka is holding on for now.
Hidaka has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at House of 1000 Corpses. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Engelhard seems to be looking for submissions.
Hidaka is trying to maintain the position but Engelhard is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Engelhard slips a nice elbow through Hidaka's hands, connecting with Hidaka's forehead.#SUB#
Hidaka is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Engelhard has latched onto it... Big trouble! Engelhard pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hidaka is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Engelhard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Engelhard!
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC IV
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Shidoku takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shidoku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Shidoku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Engelhard manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Engelhard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shidoku defends well.
Engelhard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard wants to sweep here but Shidoku controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Engelhard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shidoku defends well.
Shidoku distracts Engelhard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shidoku lands a couple of elbows.
Shidoku distracts Engelhard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shidoku won't allow Engelhard to sweep him here.
Shidoku tries to free his leg and advance position but Engelhard is retaining full guard. #T2#
Shidoku wants to get up but he can't break Engelhard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Engelhard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Engelhard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shidoku is trying to hold Engelhard in close to prevent damage but Engelhard has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engelhard is thwarting Shidoku's attempts to control the position.
Shidoku has hold of Engelhard's hands but Engelhard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Engelhard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shidoku is not content to let Engelhard control the position.
Engelhard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shidoku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Engelhard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Engelhard trying to control from half guard but Shidoku is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shidoku wants to get back to his feet.
Shidoku is staying active underneath Engelhard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Engelhard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Shidoku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Engelhard can't keep his opponent in guard - Shidoku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shidoku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hardis Shidoku will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Engelhard just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Engelhard 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.
Shidoku wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Engelhard manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Engelhard trying to control the action but Shidoku is working from the bottom.
Shidoku pushes Engelhard off looking to stand but Engelhard dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Engelhard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shidoku's head. #SUB#
Engelhard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Engelhard seems content to control.#T1#
Engelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shidoku keeps working. #SUB#
Engelhard wants to work for an arm triangle but Shidoku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Engelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shidoku defending well though.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Shidoku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engelhard is trying to control the action in half guard but Shidoku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Engelhard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shidoku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Engelhard.
Engelhard is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shidoku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Engelhard slows the pace down in half guard.
Engelhard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shidoku! #T3#
Shidoku is looking to improve his position but Engelhard isn't that keen on the idea.
Engelhard avoids the attempt from Shidoku to control.
Shidoku is looking to improve his position but Engelhard isn't that keen on the idea.
Shidoku is still trying to improve position.
Engelhard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shidoku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shidoku tries to roll over but Engelhard keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Engelhard seems to be looking for submissions.
Engelhard trying to control from half guard but Shidoku is working away.
Engelhard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shidoku can do to turn this around?
Engelhard drops an elbow to the side of Shidoku's head.
Shidoku trying to control from the bottom.
Shidoku is looking to escape.#ES2#
Shidoku manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Engelhard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Engelhard breaks from the clinch.
Engelhard avoids the head kick by Shidoku.
Shidoku ducks under a wild hook from Engelhard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Engelhard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shidoku tries to bum rush Engelhard with a series of wild strikes but Engelhard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shidoku tests Engelhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Engelhard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Shidoku tries to sprawl but Engelhard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Engelhard is thwarting Shidoku's attempts to control the position.
Engelhard prevents Shidoku from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard throwing shots but Shidoku is blocking nicely. #T1#
Engelhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Engelhard trying to control the action but Shidoku is working from the bottom.
Engelhard throwing shots but Shidoku is blocking nicely.
Engelhard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Engelhard prevents Shidoku from improving his position.
Engelhard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Engelhard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Engelhard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Engelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shidoku keeps working. #T2#
Engelhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shidoku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Engelhard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Engelhard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shidoku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shidoku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engelhard's guard.
Engelhard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shidoku.
Shidoku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engelhard 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.#T3#
Shidoku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Shidoku stands up and waves to Engelhard to follow him.
Engelhard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Shidoku drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shidoku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Engelhard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Shidoku advances to half guard. #SUB#
Engelhard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shidoku pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Engelhard tries to get to full guard but Shidoku has control of the leg.
Shidoku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Engelhard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Shidoku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shidoku stalling away here and it's allowed Engelhard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardis Shidoku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shidoku 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Engelhard!
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