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Event:
CMMA 134 Koko v Kennedy
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
IsoG scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has been cut.
Olatunji looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olatunji tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting IsoG counter with a right hand. #KD2#
IsoG cracks Olatunji with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Olatunji looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can IsoG finish him?
#ROC2#Olatunji is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Olatunji moves into the clinch.#BC#
Olatunji breaks from the clinch.
IsoG throws an overhand right that drops Olatunji like a sack of potatoes! IsoG dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). eL IsoG!
eL IsoG 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:
CMMA 121 Panic v Lobchov
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olatunji defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Olatunji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shaw tries to circle away but Olatunji has him pinned against the cage.
Olatunji lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olatunji after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Olatunji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olatunji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Rajon Shaw has been cut.
Olatunji throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Olatunji looking to score a takedown here. Shaw is defending well but Olatunji drives through and ends up in Shaw's guard.
Shaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaw is pulling down on Olatunji's head to control his posture.
Olatunji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. 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.
Olatunji with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Olatunji wants to stand but Shaw has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Olatunji from controlling successfully.
Shaw controlling Olatunji's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olatunji scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Shaw instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Olatunji jumps into guard, dragging Shaw to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olatunji throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shaw throwing strikes from guard but Olatunji blocks nicely.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shaw chips away with some ground and pound.
Shaw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olatunji wants to improve his position but instead Shaw has moved into half guard.
Olatunji pushes Shaw off but Shaw dives into side control.
Olatunji is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shaw is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Olatunji is in a horrible position here. Shaw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Olatunji has given up his back here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Shaw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Olatunji defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shaw lands with a hammerfist to the side of Olatunji's head.#SUB#
Shaw is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Olatunji has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Olatunji is trying to break free.
Olatunji trying to get back to his feet but Shaw is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Olatunji is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olatunji is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rajon Shaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Olatunji.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olatunji can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Olatunji pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olatunji.
Olatunji drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olatunji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shaw after a bit of a struggle.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Olatunji won't allow it.
Olatunji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olatunji can't get the takedown.
Rajon Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksiolajidebt Olatunji.#TD2#
Olatunji pulls guard successfully.
Shaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olatunji is trying to keep Shaw in close.
Shaw pushes down on Olatunji's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
It looks like Shaw is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Shaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Olatunji is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
#SUB#
Shaw is working for a kimura but Olatunji is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Olatunji looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shaw controlling the pace. #T3#
Shaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olatunji with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Shaw 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.
Shaw wants to take a breather but Olatunji is having none of it.
Shaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Olatunji has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shaw winds up and cracks Olatunji with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaw not doing much here.
Shaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Olatunji is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rajon Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olatunji throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Shaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaw controls Olatunji momentarily but Olatunji frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rajon Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rajon Shaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Olatunji dives in and scores a takedown into Shaw's guard.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olatunji is controlling him. #SUB#
Shaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olatunji is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Olatunji tries to pass.
Shaw controlling Olatunji's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olatunji wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olatunji's guard. #REVR##T1#
Shaw advances position into side control!
Shaw trying to control the position but Olatunji is working away.
Olatunji wants to get back to his feet but Shaw is dominant here and he's now got Olatunji's back!#SUB#
Shaw is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Shaw looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Olatunji taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rajon Shaw!
Rajon Shaw made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now like I said in my interview I will destroy anyone who get in my way on my way to the top I will break all of you weak self centered fighters who claim you are better than everyone else and I will prove that I am the ultimate guy I'm gonna carry this org to new heights because I said so idc what '. |
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Event:
Birth of a Warrior Round 3
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Olatunji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grochowik scores with the left hand. Olatunji knows he should have avoided that one.
Grochowik throws a lazy right hand but Olatunji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Grochowik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olatunji shoots in for a double leg but Grochowik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olatunji shoots in and drives through. Grochowik sprawls well.
Olatunji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adam Grochowik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ksiolajidebt Olatunji.
Olatunji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olatunji there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has been cut.
Olatunji takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grochowik lands with a straight right. Olatunji didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Grochowik drops Olatunji with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Olatunji looks back up at him and smiles so Grochowik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Olatunji is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grochowik circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Olatunji tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Grochowik wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Grochowik!
A very excited looking Adam Grochowik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
KOM Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Strick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strick controlling the position from side mount.
Olatunji tries to escape but Strick is in control.
Strick advances to mount.
Strick wants to take Olatunji's back here but Olatunji is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Strick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strick dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Strick punishing his opponent with strikes.
Strick throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
BOOM! Strick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Olatunji is squirming around, avoiding Strick 's attempts to control the action.
Olatunji swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Strick looking to finish Olatunji with some ground and pound. This is bad for Olatunji!
Olatunji is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strick lands a couple of good shots and Olatunji has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Can Olatunji hold on?! Strick is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Olatunji is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Strick looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Strick . Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Strick controlling well, preventing Olatunji from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Strick looking to break Olatunji's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Olatunji remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strick really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Olatunji.
Strick is trying to control but Olatunji is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Strick is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Olatunji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strick swivels and escapes.#CL#
Olatunji rushes Strick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Olatunji has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strick regains guard immediately.
Strick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olatunji is one step ahead there.
Strick controlling the position.
Olatunji throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Strick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olatunji gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Olatunji gets to his feet - Strick follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Strick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olatunji on his heels. He'll look to pass Olatunji's guard now, I'm sure.
Strick trying to control but Olatunji is working from the bottom.
Strick advances to half guard.
Strick uses his free foot to push down on Olatunji's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Olatunji.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Strick get's back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Strick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Olatunji gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Olatunji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Strick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olatunji to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Olatunji decides to pull guard.
Olatunji seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Strick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strick trying to control the position from guard on top but Olatunji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Strick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colton Strick has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Strick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Strick sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Olatunji doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Strick paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Olatunji - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ksiolajidebt Olatunji!
During a confident post fight interview, Ksiolajidebt Olatunji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 8
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Olatunji drives through and clinches with Shanikov against the cage.
Shanikov tries for a takedown but Olatunji manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Olatunji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shanikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shanikov goes for a takedown attempt but Olatunji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Olatunji has managed to clinch.
Olatunji wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olatunji wants to get back to striking at distance but Shanikov won't allow it.
Shanikov is stalling here.
#BC2#
Shanikov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Olatunji closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Shanikov pulls guard successfully.
Olatunji sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olatunji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SU#
Olatunji gets to his feet. Shanikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shanikov shoots in but Olatunji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olatunji throws a counter high kick but Shanikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Shanikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olatunji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shanikov shoots in for a double leg but Olatunji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Olatunji instigates a clinch. #BC#
Olatunji breaks from the clinch.
Shanikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shanikov moves out of range of the body kick from Olatunji.
#CL#
Olatunji moves into range and clinches up with Shanikov.
Olatunji trying to land knees to the body.
Shanikov goes for a takedown attempt but Olatunji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Olatunji closes the distance and pushes Shanikov back into the cage.#T2#
Olatunji tries to circle away but Shanikov has him pinned against the cage.
Shanikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Olatunji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shanikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Olatunji counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olatunji is pressing down on Shanikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shanikov is holding on for now.
Shanikov is looking for a sweep. Olatunji is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olatunji performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Olatunji is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shanikov wants to control but Olatunji is having none of it.
Olatunji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Olatunji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shanikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olatunji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Olatunji tries to control but Shanikov wriggling away.
Shanikov wants to hold on but Olatunji pushes him away.
Olatunji controlling from mount.
Shanikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shanikov trying to control but Olatunji postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Olatunji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shanikov throws a body punch but Olatunji moves out of range.
Shanikov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Olatunji counters by moving into the clinch.
Shanikov looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Shanikov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Olatunji gets a clinch.
Olatunji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Olatunji won't allow it.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Olatunji wants to get back to striking at distance but Shanikov won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov looking for a takedown.
Shanikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olatunji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Olatunji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Shanikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shanikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olatunji's waist but Olatunji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanikov off to one side. #CL2#
Shanikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shanikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olatunji throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shanikov counters with a good low kick that Olatunji was not able to check. #CL2#
Shanikov has managed to clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but Olatunji won't allow it.
Olatunji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Olatunji.
Shanikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olatunji lands a knee to the body.
Shanikov is breathing heavily.
Olatunji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olatunji scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shanikov is trying to push Olatunji away but Olatunji has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shanikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Olatunji won't allow it.
#TD#
Olatunji works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Olatunji gets to his feet - Shanikov follows without any prompting. #CL#
Olatunji clinches.
Olatunji stalling against the cage.
Shanikov keeps control of Olatunji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shanikov tries to stall but Olatunji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shanikov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Shanikov looking for a takedown.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Olatunji turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Shanikov slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Olatunji.
Shanikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Olatunji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Olatunji as Shanikov shoots in.
Olatunji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanikov can do to turn this around?#CL#
Olatunji darts in and clinches Shanikov up against the cage.
Olatunji stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Shanikov manages to break the clinch.
Olatunji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Olatunji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shanikov, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Shanikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Olatunji as the two fighters clinch.
Olatunji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shanikov is trying to drag Olatunji to the mat but Olatunji just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Come on Olatunji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Olatunji is trying to trip Shanikov. He has hold of a leg but Shanikov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Olatunji persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shanikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Olatunji decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shanikov, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Shanikov forces Olatunji back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Olatunji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Olatunji lands a head kick!
Shanikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olatunji's waist but Olatunji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanikov off to one side.
Shanikov shoots in for a takedown but Olatunji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Olatunji drives through with a takedown into Shanikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shanikov is wriggling around but Olatunji manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Olatunji uses his free foot to push down on Shanikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shanikov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olatunji controlling the pace for now.
Olatunji has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Olatunji seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shanikov for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing that Olatunji has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shanikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Olatunji controlling from the full mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olatunji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shanikov can't escape the position.
Shanikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Olatunji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Olatunji avoids the attempt from Shanikov to control.#T3#
Shanikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olatunji controlling his opponent.
Shanikov wants to hold on but Olatunji pushes him away.
Shanikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shanikov wants to control but Olatunji is having none of it.
Olatunji controlling the pace for now.
Shanikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shanikov tries to hold on but Olatunji pushes him away.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olatunji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shanikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olatunji 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksiolajidebt Olatunji! |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 3
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olatunji defends well and Owens ends up having to push Olatunji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Olatunji.
#TD#
Owens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olatunji uses from the top position.
Olatunji content to stall in guard here.
Olatunji preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Owens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olatunji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Owens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olatunji is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Olatunji showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Olatunji wants to pass the guard but Owens is keeping the position.
Olatunji stays in close to Owens's body and controls the position.
Olatunji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from.
Owens managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Owens is working an open guard so Olatunji takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Olatunji forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.
Olatunji stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Olatunji.
Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Olatunji has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olatunji's waist but Olatunji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side. #CL2#
Olatunji has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Olatunji has Owens pressed against the cage.
Olatunji prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Olatunji.
#TD#
Owens jumps into guard, dragging Olatunji to the mat.
Olatunji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Olatunji might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olatunji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#ES#
Owens pushes Olatunji off and gets back to his feet.
Owens tries for a takedown but Olatunji sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Olatunji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Olatunji closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Owens quickly recovers to half guard.
Olatunji wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji 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##CL2#
Olatunji takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Owens manages to pull guard.
Olatunji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Owens is proving hard to escape from.
Olatunji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Owens wants to sweep but no luck.
Rick Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Olatunji decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Olatunji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Olatunji moves into the clinch successfully.
Owens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olatunji is defending well.
Owens takes a shot to the head.
Owens avoiding damage as Olatunji throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Olatunji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Owens lands with a straight right. Olatunji didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olatunji lands with a short shot to the head.
Olatunji misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Olatunji.
Owens is looking to control Olatunji's arms but Olatunji gets an underhook and turns him. Now Owens has his back to the cage.
Olatunji lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olatunji is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Owens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olatunji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Olatunji.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olatunji stalling against the cage.
Olatunji stalls.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3##BC2#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Owens.
Owens has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Olatunji counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olatunji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Olatunji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Olatunji clinches.
Olatunji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Olatunji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Owens with a knee to the head.
Olatunji is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Olatunji looking to throw knees to the head but Owens is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olatunji.
Olatunji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olatunji leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Olatunji moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
Owens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olatunji avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Olatunji on the inside.
Olatunji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Owens or not. #BC2#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Olatunji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for Olatunji.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksiolajidebt Olatunji 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Olatunji has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Owens is looking to break free of the clinch but Olatunji has double underhooks. #BC2#
Olatunji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Owens gets a clinch.
Owens taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Olatunji.
#TD2#
Olatunji turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Owens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Olatunji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
Olatunji decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Olatunji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olatunji looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Owens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Owens is trying to maintain the position but Olatunji is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Olatunji decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Olatunji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owens.
Olatunji changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Owens tries to keep at a distance but Olatunji has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Olatunji.
#BC2#
Olatunji manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Owens gets tackled into the cage by Olatunji. Olatunji maintains the clinch.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Olatunji has him pressed against the cage.
Olatunji works on Owens's body with a couple of short punches.
Olatunji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Owens up against the cage.#BC2#
Olatunji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olatunji throws a combination. Owens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Owens is rocked!#T3#
Owens drops his hands momentarily and Olatunji needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Owens just on the top of the head. Owens drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Owens - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ksiolajidebt Olatunji! |
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