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Event:
OFK 216 - Mad Onion Vs Milano
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Vieira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gremlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vieira is in Gremlin's guard.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gremlin is pulling down on Vieira's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Gremlin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gremlin looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Gremlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Vieira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gremlin controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gremlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Vieira distracts Gremlin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gremlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Gremlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gremlin, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gremlin working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Vieira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vieira working the ground and pound.
Gremlin struggling a bit here.
Gremlin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vieira is staying active.
Gremlin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Vieira prevents Gremlin from improving his position.
Vieira is thwarting Gremlin's attempts to control the position.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vieira connects with a nice short shot to Gremlin's temple.
Vieira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gremlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gremlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Vieira'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.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Gremlin is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
Vieira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Gremlin trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira is taking a breather. Gremlin 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.
Gremlin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gremlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Gremlin is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Gremlin's guard.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira chips away with some ground and pound.
Gremlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gremlin seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vieira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Gremlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gremlin wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gremlin enables Vieira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gremlin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vieira won't allow Gremlin to sweep him here.
Gremlin trying to control the position.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberto Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gremlin looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gremlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vieira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gremlin tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
Vieira content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gremlin trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vieira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Gremlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gremlin, not yet.
Gremlin working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gremlin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vieira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vieira staying calm.
Gremlin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vieira staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Vieira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vieira, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
OFK 208 - Lovanov Vs Da Oxlade
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Gremlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carpenter's waist but Carpenter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gremlin off to one side.
Carpenter misses with a straight right.
Gremlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carpenter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gremlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gremlin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carpenter.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gremlin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carpenter avoids it really well and circles away.
Mike Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Gremlin.#CL#
Carpenter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Carpenter is trying to trip Gremlin. He has hold of a leg but Gremlin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carpenter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gremlin looking for a guillotine here but Carpenter defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Gremlin managing to control the position.
Carpenter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Gremlin is trying to keep Carpenter in close.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gremlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Carpenter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gremlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gremlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Carpenter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gremlin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gremlin tries a body shot but Carpenter blocks it.
#T3##TD2#
Gremlin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carpenter uses from the top position.
Gremlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carpenter stays in close to Gremlin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gremlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gremlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gremlin is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
Carpenter distracts Gremlin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gremlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Carpenter is stalling in the full guard.
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gremlin for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gremlin looking to score a takedown here. Carpenter is defending well but Gremlin drives through and ends up in Carpenter's guard.
Gremlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter is wriggling around but Gremlin manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter 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#
Gremlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gremlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carpenter tries to clinch there but Gremlin circles away.
#CL#
Carpenter moves into the clinch.#TD#
Carpenter tightens his grip and picks Gremlin up, before dumping him to the ground. Gremlin manages to land in guard.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gremlin working a defensive guard but Carpenter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carpenter working the ground and pound from side control.
Gremlin tries to buck Carpenter off but Carpenter is having none of it.
Gremlin struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter working the ground and pound.
Gremlin is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gremlin taking a bit of punishment here - Carpenter scoring with strikes.
Carpenter staying calm.
Gremlin wants to control but Carpenter postures up.
Gremlin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gremlin is being controlled here.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?
Carpenter is working Gremlin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Carpenter cracks Gremlin with a big elbow.
Gremlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carpenter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carpenter drops an elbow to the side of Gremlin's head.
Carpenter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Gremlin wants to control but Carpenter is keeping busy.
Carpenter controlling the action here.
Gremlin has hold of Carpenter's hands but Carpenter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carpenter stalling.
Gremlin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Carpenter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Carpenter controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Carpenter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gremlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carpenter.
Gremlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gremlin gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carpenter working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Carpenter tries to clinch up.
Gremlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carpenter swivels and escapes.
Carpenter misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Carpenter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gremlin to the ground. Carpenter is now in Gremlin's guard.
Carpenter 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.
Gremlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carpenter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter won't allow Gremlin to sweep him here.
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carpenter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gremlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carpenter fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD#
Gremlin ducks straight into an uppercut from Carpenter and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gremlin manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Gremlin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brazilian Gremlin has been cut.
Mike Carpenter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gremlin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Carpenter! |
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Event:
OFK 196 - Foley Vs Yoder
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Lama stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lama showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lama in particular looking to stall.
Gremlin is looking for a sweep. Lama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lama tries to pass to full mount but Gremlin defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin is trying to maintain the position but Lama is very close to passing his half guard.
Lama is controlling the pace.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Lama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gremlin for as long as he can get away with.
Gremlin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gremlin is trying to maintain the position but Lama is very close to passing his half guard.
Lama not doing much here.
Gremlin is staying active underneath Lama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gremlin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lama trying to control from half guard but Gremlin is working away. #T2#
Lama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lama stalling.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Lama is controlling well.
Gremlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lama.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Gremlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Lama 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.
Lama is pressing down on Gremlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gremlin is holding on for now.
Gremlin is staying active underneath Lama, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Lama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lama prevents Gremlin from improving his position.
Lama trying to control the pace.
Lama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gremlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lama is looking to advance position but Gremlin won't allow it.
Lama missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gremlin is trying to maintain the position but Lama is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Lama has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Still in half guard, Lama seems content to control.
Gremlin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lama is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gremlin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balal Lama!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Balal Lama waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
OFK 192 - Philips Vs Da Oxlade
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Mueller lands a nice looking body shot.
Mueller lands a nice hook to Gremlin's body. Gremlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gremlin shoots in but Mueller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gremlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mueller lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Mueller catches Gremlin right on the button with a cross.
Gremlin fails to land the takedown.
Mueller lands a nice shot to the body.
Mueller stuns Gremlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gremlin looks winded!#T1#
Mueller lands a jab to the nose.
Mueller catches Gremlin with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Gremlin forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marwin Mueller!
Marwin Mueller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 186 - Do Urden Vs Line
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Wade takes the fight into the clinch.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wade misses with an elbow over the top.
Wade pushes Gremlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wade scores with a hook to the body.
Gremlin is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Wade scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wade.
Wade landing knees to the body.
Wade is stalling here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wade has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wade works on Gremlin's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gremlin, pushing him back against the cage.
Wade scores with a shot to the side of Gremlin's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade just leaning against Gremlin, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wade. #TD2#
Wade turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Wade tries for a kimura but Gremlin is defending well.
Gremlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wade scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gremlin to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Gremlin is rocked!
A big shot lands for Wade! That's hurt Gremlin! Will he recover? Wade fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertrand Wade! |
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Event:
OFK 179 -
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Carpenter gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gremlin successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gremlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gremlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Gremlin is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Carpenter drives through and clinches with Gremlin against the cage.
#BC#
Carpenter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpenter tries to clinch there but Gremlin circles away.
#TD#
Carpenter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gremlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gremlin is wriggling around but Carpenter manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Carpenter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gremlin trying to hold on to Carpenter's head to control him but Carpenter postures up.
#T2#
We've been hearing that Carpenter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gremlin wants to get back to full guard.
Carpenter controlling the pace.
Gremlin trying to control but Carpenter postures up.
#SUB#
Gremlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Carpenter.
#SUB#
Carpenter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gremlin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Gremlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Carpenter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gremlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Carpenter from advancing to side control.
Gremlin tries to get to full guard but Carpenter has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carpenter working the head and body with strikes.
Carpenter controlling the action here.
Gremlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gremlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gremlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carpenter keeping full guard, as Gremlin tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gremlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gremlin wants it to stay on the feet.
Gremlin with the counter takedown but Carpenter avoids it easily.#TD#
Gremlin gets caught flat footed, as Carpenter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carpenter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gremlin trying to keep a closed guard but Carpenter is proving a slippery customer.
Carpenter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mike Carpenter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gremlin's head.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Gremlin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carpenter sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin trying to keep a closed guard but Carpenter is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Gremlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gremlin, not yet.
Carpenter chips away with some ground and pound.
Carpenter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gremlin controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carpenter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carpenter preventing the sweep.
Carpenter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gremlin for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carpenter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gremlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?
Carpenter doesn't manage to clinch there - Gremlin circles away.
Carpenter shoots in looking for a takedown. Gremlin tries to sprawl out of it but Carpenter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gremlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Carpenter drives through and clinches with Gremlin against the cage.
#TD#
Carpenter has clasped his hands together around Gremlin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gremlin struggling a bit here.
Carpenter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gremlin tries to bench press Carpenter off him but Carpenter keeps the position. #T3#
Gremlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Carpenter working the head and body with strikes.
Gremlin is looking for a sweep.
Gremlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carpenter trying to control the action but Gremlin is working from the bottom.
Carpenter lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gremlin taking a bit of punishment here - Carpenter scoring with strikes.
Carpenter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gremlin is looking to regain half guard here but Carpenter keeps moving and retains side control.
Gremlin is being controlled here.
Carpenter in the domination position with Gremlin hanging on.
Gremlin is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Carpenter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carpenter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gremlin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carpenter just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Carpenter tries to clinch but Gremlin moves out of range.
Gremlin swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpenter.
Gremlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carpenter is fending him off so far but Gremlin persists. Nope, Carpenter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gremlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpenter shoots in and drives through. Gremlin sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gremlin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carpenter is working Gremlin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gremlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter working some strikes from top position.
Carpenter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Gremlin wants to sweep here but Carpenter controlling him for the moment.
Gremlin controlling Carpenter's posture.
Gremlin trying to control the position.
Gremlin controlling Carpenter's posture.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carpenter throws a pinpoint strike between Gremlin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gremlin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Carpenter scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Carpenter! |
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Event:
OFK 166 - Line Vs Mad Onion
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Sinisterra.
Gremlin dodges the punch combination from Sinisterra.
As Sinisterra tries to get set, Gremlin tries to push him back and clinch up but Sinisterra manages to avoid the attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Sinisterra finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sinisterra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Sinisterra drops his shoulder and cracks Gremlin with a huge uppercut! Gremlin goes down! Can Sinisterra finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinisterra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gremlin's guard.#T1#
Gremlin is pulling down on Sinisterra's head. It's preventing any offense from Sinisterra, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinisterra won't allow Gremlin to sweep him here. #SU2#
Sinisterra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sinisterra misses with a two punch combination.
Brazilian Gremlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gremlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sinisterra misses with a series of wild punches.
Gremlin shoots in for a takedown but Sinisterra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sinisterra feints a counter leg kick.#T2##TD#
Gremlin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinisterra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sinisterra is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gremlin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sinisterra is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Sinisterra is looking to regain half guard here but Gremlin keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinisterra trying to remain calm as Gremlin controls from the top position.
Sinisterra is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Gremlin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gremlin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gremlin trying to control the position but Sinisterra is working away.
Sinisterra tries to escape but Gremlin is in control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sinisterra is trying to escape the position but Gremlin is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gremlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sinisterra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Gremlin shoots in and drives through. Sinisterra sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brazilian Gremlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinisterra tests Gremlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gremlin tries for a takedown but Sinisterra circles away easily
and Sinisterra counters with a straight right hand.
Sinisterra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gremlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the liver by Sinisterra. Beautiful body shot.
Gremlin is breathing heavily.
Sinisterra scores with a leg kick.
Sinisterra connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gremlin covering up! Sinisterra comes in with a big uppercut and Gremlin goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luis Sinisterra!
Luis Sinisterra spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
OFK 160 - Phoenix Vs McFly
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick by Burns misses #TD2#
and Gremlin counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gremlin stops Burns from standing up.
Gremlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin prevents Burns from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gremlin looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gremlin stays in close to Burns's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Gremlin back into the cage.
Gremlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Gremlin stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Burns is working Gremlin over against the cage.
Gremlin looks winded!
Burns slowing the pace effectively.
Burns lands an elbow just above Gremlin 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gremlin backwards.
Gremlin jumps guard but Burns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gremlin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gremlin up against the cage.
Gremlin letting Burns take a breather here.#T2#
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns cracks Gremlin with a nice body shot.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Gremlin's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns digs a right hand into Gremlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gremlin's gas tank.
Gremlin tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Gremlin drops back down to his feet.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Gremlin.
Burns pushes Gremlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Burns. #CUT#It looks like Brazilian Gremlin has been cut.
Burns is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burns jerks Gremlin's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gremlin drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Burns goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Burns because Gremlin was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Benny Burns!
Benny Burns bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 154 - Line Vs Koniu
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Lama thuds a left hand into Gremlin's body.
Lama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lama throws a shot to the body.
Lama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Lama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gremlin's guard.
Lama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gremlin tries to get to full guard but Lama has control of the leg.
Lama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Lama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gremlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lama.
Lama is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB2#
Gremlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lama prevents Gremlin from improving his position.
Gremlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lama controlling from the top position.
Gremlin 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.
Lama trying to control but Gremlin is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A control attempt from Gremlin but he's now mounted!
Lama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lama lands a couple of good shots and Gremlin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gremlin is trying to break free.
Lama just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Gremlin is in a bad position with Lama working for a choke. Gremlin manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T3#
Gremlin postures up.
Gremlin won't allow Lama to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lama is looking for a triangle but Gremlin pushes his legs off easily.
Gremlin is stalling in the full guard.
Gremlin looking to sit in guard and control but Lama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lama landing with the ground and pound.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Gremlin is keeping the position.
Gremlin wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Gremlin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gremlin keeping full guard, as Lama tries to pass.
Gremlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES#
Lama uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lama scores with a hook.
Lama thows a body kick. Gremlin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gremlin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lama defends well and Gremlin ends up having to push Lama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!
Lama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lama throws a series of punches but Gremlin moves out of range.
Lama misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Lama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lama trying to control the position but Gremlin is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gremlin eats them both and turns towards Lama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lama connects with a crisp jab.
Lama catches Gremlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lama jabs at Gremlin's body.
A low kick from Lama is predictable there #TD2#
and Gremlin counters with a takedown into side control.
Lama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gremlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lama but Lama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gremlin quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gremlin wants to get back to his feet.
Lama is trying to control. Gremlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Lama 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.
Lama drops an elbow to the side of Gremlin's head.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Gremlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gremlin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Lama is trying to work for a kimura but Gremlin is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lama here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lama controlling the pace.
Gremlin trying to control from the bottom.
Lama scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Lama is controlling well.
Lama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Gremlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gremlin is looking to control Lama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gremlin avoid being mounted?
Lama trying to pass the guard but Gremlin defending well.
Lama is looking to stall here but Gremlin recovers full guard.
Gremlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Gremlin is trying to control the position but Lama postures up.
Lama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lama forces his way into half guard.
Gremlin wants to improve his position but Lama is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lama wants to work for an arm triangle but Gremlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
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.
Gremlin is refusing to be controlled, as Lama sits in half guard.
Lama content to control rather than advance.
Lama wants to take a breather but Gremlin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gremlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lama wants to stand and escape but Gremlin is having none of it.
Lama looking for a sweep. Not yet Lama, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama 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#
Gremlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lama circles away.#TD#
Lama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gremlin is trying to defend but Lama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lama prevents Gremlin from improving his position.
Gremlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lama is working away from the top position though.
Lama stalling.
Lama stalling away here and it's allowed Gremlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin trying to control the position.
Lama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Lama looking to pass the guard.
Lama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gremlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gremlin controls Lama momentarily but Lama frees himself.
Lama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gremlin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gremlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lama advances position into side control!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lama wants to control but Gremlin is keeping him busy.
Lama is really struggling to control Gremlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gremlin being controlled for a moment.
Gremlin tries to buck Lama off but Lama is having none of it.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gremlin keeps working.
Balal Lama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gremlin is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lama working the head with strikes.
Lama just content to control the position.
Lama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gremlin for as long as he can get away with.
Lama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?
Gremlin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lama presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lama controlling his opponent.
Lama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gremlin tries to lock up and control but Lama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Lama has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
BOOM! Lama connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gremlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Balal Lama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gremlin can't escape the position.
Lama landing punches.
Lama content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lama landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balal Lama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lama 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balal Lama!
Balal Lama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 146 - Foley Vs Harwath
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Boo lands a jab-cross combination.
Gremlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boo misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Gremlin counters with a single leg into guard. Boo didn't expect that.
Gremlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boo wants to stand and escape but Gremlin is having none of it.
Gremlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boo's guard.
Gremlin not doing much here.
Boo wants to get back to his feet.
Boo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gremlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Gremlin prevents Boo from standing back up.
Gremlin content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gremlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boo!
Gremlin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gremlin controlling from mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gremlin has control of Boo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Boo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Gremlin is working for a guillotine from mount but Boo frees his head quite easily.
Boo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gremlin content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Gremlin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boo is trying to stand up.
Gremlin controlling from mount.
Gremlin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boo is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Gremlin is persistently looking for the submission but Boo is defending it well.
#T4#
Gremlin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boo.
Gremlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boo for as long as he can get away with.
Gremlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brazilian Gremlin 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#
Boo misses with a wild combination.
Gremlin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gremlin.
Boo misses with a few strikes there.
Boo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gremlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boo leaves Gremlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boo misses with an uppercut. Gremlin saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gremlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gremlin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gremlin darts in looking for a takedown but Boo gets double underhooks and turns Gremlin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brazilian Gremlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Boo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brazilian Gremlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Gremlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Boo gets caught napping as Gremlin dives in and scores a takedown. Boo manages to retain guard.
Boo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Gremlin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boo sprawls well initially but Gremlin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Gremlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gremlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Gremlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boo is trying to stand up here but Gremlin is controlling him well.
Gremlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gremlin moves into full mount! Boo won't be happy about that!
Boo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Gremlin 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.
Gremlin controlling from mount.
Boo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gremlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gremlin controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Gremlin is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Boo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brazilian Gremlin!
Brazilian Gremlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 142 - Cosby Vs Jarr
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Gremlin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martinez on his heels. He'll look to pass Martinez's guard now, I'm sure.
Gremlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Gremlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gremlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gremlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gremlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Gremlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gremlin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez prevents Gremlin from moving into mount.
Gremlin takes a little break here. Martinez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gremlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gremlin asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Martinez being controlled for a moment.
Gremlin tries to advance to mount but Martinez denies him.
Gremlin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Martinez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gremlin is looking to work his way around to Martinez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gremlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gremlin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gremlin controlling from the full mount.
Gremlin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Martinez is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Gremlin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martinez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gremlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez looks winded!#T4#
Gremlin'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.#SUB#
Gremlin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Martinez is surviving well by controlling Gremlin's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gremlin controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brazilian Gremlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gremlin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gremlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Gremlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gremlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T1#
Gremlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Gremlin is looking for the choke from the back position but Martinez is controlling his hands well.
Gremlin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Martinez is breathing heavily.#T2#
Gremlin keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gremlin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Martinez is doing well to defend. Gremlin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Martinez is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brazilian Gremlin!
Brazilian Gremlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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#R1#
Gremlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaw looks to land a combination but Gremlin avoids it well.
Gremlin with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
Gremlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shaw connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Gremlin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaw did well to prevent Gremlin getting side control.
Gremlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw is trying to stand up here but Gremlin is controlling him well.
Gremlin trying to control the pace. #T1#
Shaw's coaches at Cozad MMA Rio 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Gremlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gremlin wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Gremlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gremlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Gremlin forces his way into half guard.
Shaw tries to kick Gremlin off but Gremlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gremlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gremlin 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.
Gremlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gremlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaw's guard. #T4#
Gremlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gremlin passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gremlin controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brazilian Gremlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gremlin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gremlin is in Shaw's guard.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Gremlin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gremlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gremlin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gremlin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Gremlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gremlin controls the pace.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gremlin is controlling him.
Gremlin pushing down on Shaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gremlin trying to control the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gremlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Gremlin is controlling the pace.
Gremlin is pressing down on Shaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaw is holding on for now.
Gremlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gremlin controlling the action here.#T3#
Let's hope that Gremlin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shaw is in trouble now - Gremlin has advanced to mount!
Shaw holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gremlin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gremlin controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Gremlin is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gremlin extends the arm and Shaw is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brazilian Gremlin!
Brazilian Gremlin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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