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Event:
Old dog for the road 4
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Orkidea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Winkler connects with a body shot that sends Orkidea's belly button to the back. Winkler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Winkler throws a body punch but Orkidea moves out of range. Orkidea blocks a jab. Winkler blocks the body kick.
Winkler throws a right hand that misses
and Orkidea counters with a low kick, right behind Winkler 's knee. Orkidea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orkidea misses with the body kick and Winkler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut. Winkler looks to score with a jab to the body but Orkidea is just out of range. It looked like Orkidea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winkler. Winkler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orkidea manages to avoid it.#T1# Winkler just misses with a punch to the body.
Winkler swats away the attempt to clinch by Orkidea. Winkler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orkidea counters with a left and a right that stings Winkler. Winkler scores with a three punch combo!
Orkidea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT# It looks like Benny Winkler has been cut. Winkler thows a left - swing and a miss! Winkler jabs at Orkidea's body. Orkidea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benny Winkler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Winkler tries to bum rush Orkidea with a series of wild strikes but Orkidea uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It looked like Orkidea was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Winkler throws a body shot but no joy. Orkidea loads up on a big right hand but Winkler slips the punch. Winkler unleashes a big counter combination but Orkidea bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Winkler misses with a left hand and Orkidea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Orkidea throws out a loose jab but Winkler uses good head movement to avoid it. Orkidea takes one on the button. Orkidea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Winkler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Orkidea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Winkler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orkidea at a distance.
Orkidea wants to clinch. A little jabbing left from Winkler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3# Winkler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orkidea doesn't seem bothered though. Winkler connects with a nice looking jab.
Orkidea throws a lazy uppercut
and Winkler counters with a straight right hand. Winkler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orkidea.
An attempted straight right counter from Orkidea misses the target.#CL# Orkidea gets in close and instigates a clinch. Orkidea tries to work over Winkler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Orkidea leaning against his opponent.
Orkidea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4# Orkidea misses with an elbow over the top. Orkidea misses with an elbow strike.
Orkidea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winkler's efforts to push away. Orkidea throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orkidea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Winkler blocks an elbow strike from Orkidea.
Winkler blocks an uppercut.
Orkidea is trying to break the clinch but Winkler has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Winkler breaks the clinch.
Winkler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orkidea. Winkler jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Orkidea tries to score with a low kick but Winkler moves his leg out of the way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Winkler dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Orkidea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Winkler lands a slapping body shot.
Winkler lands a nice shot to the body.
Winkler checks a leg kick nicely. Orkidea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Winkler's calf. Winkler lands with a right hand. Winkler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winkler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orkidea manages to avoid it. Orkidea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Orkidea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Winkler jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Orkidea takes a shot right to the bread basket. Winkler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orkidea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winkler. Winkler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orkidea was well out of range. Poor timing from Winkler. Orkidea throws a head kick that misses. Winkler fails to land with a series of punches.
Orkidea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winkler. Winkler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Winkler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orkidea on the side of the head. #ROC2# Orkidea is rocked! Winkler throws an overhand right that drops Orkidea like a sack of potatoes! Winkler dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Winkler!
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Event:
Old Dog for the Road 3
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# De Vega misses with a hook. Orkidea ducked under it nicely. Orkidea looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. De Vega lands with a straight right. Orkidea didn't see that one coming. De Vega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut. Orkidea tries to land a leg kick but De Vega saw it coming and moves away.
De Vega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. De Vega lands with a shot to the body. Orkidea on the wrong end of a nice hook. De Vega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orkidea checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orkidea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. De Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orkidea was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vega. De Vega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Orkidea tries to clinch up and De Vega counters with a body kick. #T1# A big right from De Vega misses. De Vega lunges at Orkidea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orkidea's hand. Olof Orkidea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. De Vega checks a leg kick. Orkidea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. De Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orkidea moves away. De Vega with a hook. Orkidea wants to clinch. De Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De Vega wants to counter the offense by Orkidea and move into the clinch position.#T2# De Vega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orkidea counters with a big head kick but De Vega shrugs it off. De Vega throws a lazy head kick and Orkidea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. De Vega stuns Orkidea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. De Vega throws a lazy uppercut
and Orkidea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Orkidea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vega manages to avoid it. De Vega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. De Vega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. De Vega thows a body kick. Orkidea tries to catch it but that hurt him. Orkidea jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like De Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Orkidea blocks a jab. De Vega throws a looping overhand right but Orkidea ducks down to avoid it. Escobar De Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Orkidea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. De Vega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orkidea's calf. Orkidea tries to score with a low kick but De Vega moves his leg out of the way. Jab by De Vega. De Vega misses with a straight right. De Vega lands a slapping body shot.
Orkidea throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Orkidea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# Good standup being displayed there by De Vega as he connects with a hook.#ROC2# Orkidea is rocked! De Vega knocks out Orkidea with a massive right hand! The ref tackles De Vega before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. De Vega picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Escobar De Vega! An out of breath Escobar De Vega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Old dog for the Road 2
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1# Clasie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Orkidea to counter with a crisp jab. Clasie looks to land a combination but Orkidea avoids it well. Clasie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2# It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut. Orkidea throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Orkidea avoids the head kick by Clasie.
Orkidea tries to clinch there but Clasie circles away.
Clasie throws a leg kick but Orkidea sees it coming and checks it nicely. Orkidea tries to clinch up but Clasie circles away and keeps his distance. Clasie throws a right and a left that Orkidea avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clasie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orkidea circles away quickly and effectively. An attempted straight right counter from Orkidea misses the target. Clasie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Orkidea has closed the distance and engaged Clasie in a clinch.
#T1##BC# Orkidea manages to break the clinch.
Clasie misses with a body shot.
Clasie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clasie duly obliges. Clasie jabbing away but nothing is landing. A quick step to the side and Orkidea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Orkidea avoids the body shot from Clasie.
Orkidea is looking to counter punch. Orkidea throws a leg kick but Clasie checks it. Clasie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orkidea counters with a slapping leg kick. Clasie misses with a head kick.
Orkidea looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Orkidea takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Orkidea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clasie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orkidea. Clasie flicks out a counter leg kick but Orkidea steps away. Clasie fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2# Orkidea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orkidea sets himself, and Clasie steps forward looking for the clinch! Orkidea avoids it this time. No joy there for Clasie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Orkidea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Clasie throws a head kick that misses and Clasie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! Orkidea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Clasie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clasie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Orkidea moves in looking to clinch but Clasie pushes him off. Clasie misses with a left hand and Orkidea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. An inside leg kick lands from Orkidea. Clasie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Clasie throws a right and a left that both miss. A nice combination there by Clasie.
Clasie slips under a jab.#T3# Clasie checks a low kick from Orkidea. Clasie throws a counter combo. A lazy body kick from Clasie and Orkidea finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Orkidea fails in his attempt to clinch. Orkidea doesn't manage to clinch there - Clasie circles away.
Orkidea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orkidea there as he acknowledges the shot. Marcel Clasie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the liver by Clasie. Beautiful body shot. Clasie misses with a double jab
and Orkidea counters with a straight right hand. Orkidea misses the jab. Clasie throws a series of punches but Orkidea avoids them all with ease. Clasie lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Orkidea goes down and covers up as Clasie starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Clasie! A very excited looking Marcel Clasie 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Olof Orkidea and Watsz Mawe. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olof Orkidea! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Watsz Mawe! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Orkidea clinches with his opponent.
Orkidea pulls guard. Mawe sitting in guard, not really doing much. Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Orkidea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mawe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orkidea swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mawe trying to control the position from guard on top but Orkidea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mawe wants to pass the guard but Orkidea is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mawe has gone for a leg lock! Orkidea slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mawe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orkidea (2) vs (0) Mawe Mawe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Orkidea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mawe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orkidea (2) vs (2) Mawe
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mawe is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mawe pushing down on Orkidea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Orkidea wants to improve his position but Mawe is controlling well.
Mawe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orkidea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Mawe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Mawe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Orkidea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mawe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Mawe is working for a kimura but Orkidea is defending it quite comfortably.
Mawe is working for a submission of some sort.
Mawe is trying to work for a kimura but Orkidea is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Well, if Mawe 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.
Orkidea trying to control but Mawe postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Mawe not doing much here.
Mawe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Orkidea controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mawe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Mawe is keen to just control but Orkidea is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Orkidea desperately trying to maintain half guard. Orkidea is staying active underneath Mawe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mawe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orkidea defends it well. Mawe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orkidea is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Mawe trying to control from half guard but Orkidea is working away. Mawe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Let's hope that Mawe 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Mawe uses his free foot to push down on Orkidea's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orkidea. Score +3 for passing guard: Orkidea (2) vs (5) Mawe Mawe content just to control the position here. Mawe trying to control but he's not successful this time. Mawe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Mawe tries to control but Orkidea wriggling away. Mawe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Orkidea is now in Mawe's guard. A big mistake from Mawe there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orkidea (4) vs (5) Mawe Orkidea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Orkidea tries to free his leg and advance position but Mawe is retaining full guard. Mawe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mawe, not yet. Mawe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Mawe keeps trying to improve his position. Orkidea postures up.
Orkidea trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom. Mawe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Orkidea won't allow Mawe to sweep him here. Mawe trying to control the position.
Mawe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Orkidea controlling from the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Mawe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orkidea is one step ahead there. Orkidea tries to free his leg and advance position but Mawe is retaining full guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Orkidea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mawe managing to control the position. Orkidea engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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Event:
Holmgang 17
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Hunter. Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Orkidea moves out of range easily. Hunter backing away here, and Orkidea unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body. Hunter checks a leg kick. Orkidea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Orkidea avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick letting Orkidea counter with a right hand. #T1# Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hunter misses with a head kick.
Orkidea loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch. Hunter throws a big counter combination but Orkidea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Orkidea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Orkidea will be more careful next time no doubt. Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orkidea's head. Orkidea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Orkidea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orkidea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2# Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orkidea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Orkidea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Orkidea looks to move away, Hunter throws a big counter combo but Orkidea just gets out of the way. Orkidea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Orkidea. Hunter throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Orkidea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Orkidea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Orkidea uses good head movement to avoid it. Orkidea tries to stall but Hunter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Orkidea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orkidea as Hunter tries to tie him up. #T3# Hunter lands an uppercut. Orkidea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Orkidea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orkidea misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Orkidea avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the ropes. Orkidea is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks. Orkidea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orkidea backwards. Orkidea throws a head punch that misses. Orkidea blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orkidea up against the ropes. Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Orkidea gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the ropes. Hunter takes an elbow to the temple. Orkidea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Orkidea lands an elbow inside that Hunter shrugs off. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter tries to work over Orkidea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Orkidea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
#BC2# Orkidea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Orkidea's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Orkidea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A head kick by Hunter misses letting Orkidea counter with a right hand. A combination from Hunter does no damage. A little jabbing left from Orkidea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunter. Hunter misses with a head kick.
Orkidea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Hunter will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orkidea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Hunter tries to move into range but Orkidea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2# It looks like Jay Hunter has been cut. Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss. Orkidea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily. Hunter appears to be looking for a big counter. A big right from Orkidea misses. Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Orkidea moves out of range easily. Hunter throws a head kick that misses. Orkidea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# Hunter throws a head kick that misses. A head kick by Hunter misses and Orkidea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Orkidea looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range. Hunter throws a lazy head kick and Orkidea counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Orkidea to acknowledge the strikes. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Hunter gets off balance looking for a body kick and Orkidea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orkidea. Orkidea obviously looking to wear him down.
Orkidea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunter throws a lazy head kick and Orkidea counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hunter has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olof Orkidea! Olof Orkidea made sure to mention his sponsor, Pure Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Holmgang 13
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Orkidea takes a swing at Dude's ribcage but misses. Orkidea stuns Dude with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Orkidea throws a leg kick that is checked and Dude counters with a straight right hand. Orkidea avoids the head kick by Dude.
Orkidea avoids a kick to the body.
Orkidea misses the body punch and Dude counters with a leg kick. Orkidea throws a series of strikes that have Dude backpedaling.
Good shot there by Dude. Orkidea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dude if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Orkidea as he checks the leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Orkidea throws a series of punches but Dude moves out of range. A low kick from Orkidea misses and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Orkidea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Orkidea throws a body shot but no joy. Dude throws a jab when Orkidea was well out of range. Orkidea moves out of range as Dude strikes. Dude throws a leg kick and Orkidea counters with a nice leg kick. Surfer Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Orkidea scoring well with a low kick there.
Dude blocks a low kick nicely. Olof Orkidea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dude fails to land with a series of punches.
Dude pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Orkidea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dude.
Orkidea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Orkidea has Dude up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T2# Orkidea lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC# Orkidea manages to break the clinch.
Dude loads up on a big right hand but Orkidea slips the punch. Orkidea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dude misses with a body kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orkidea. Dude tries to counter by closing the distance. Dude tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Orkidea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dude throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Orkidea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A looping hook to the body misses from Dude. Orkidea does a little dance to reset his feet. Orkidea misses with a leg kick and Dude counters with a stiff right hand. A cross from Orkidea lands.#T3# Dude lands with a straight right. Orkidea didn't see that one coming. A chopping leg kick lands by Dude. #CL# Orkidea takes the fight into the clinch. Dude makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Orkidea working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Orkidea's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dude throws a head punch that misses. Orkidea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orkidea lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orkidea lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Surfer Dude has been cut. Dude avoids a wild elbow strike from Orkidea. Orkidea lands with a left to the head. Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# Nice jab there from Orkidea. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Orkidea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Orkidea throws out a loose jab but Dude uses good head movement to avoid it. Orkidea scores with a nice head shot. Orkidea misses the shot to the body. Dude looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dude lands with a straight right. Orkidea didn't see that one coming. Dude misses with a low kick as Orkidea jumps back. Dude darts in looking for a takedown but Orkidea gets double underhooks and turns Dude into the ropes. Orkidea tried to counter with a leg kick but Dude avoided it. Dude takes a shot right to the bread basket. A chopping leg kick lands by Orkidea. Dude pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olof Orkidea dominated that round. The cut man is working on Surfer Dude's cut. 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# Dude throws a head kick that misses. Orkidea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dude sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orkidea. Orkidea misses with a looping right. Despite the aggression on Dude's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Orkidea misses with a looping left. Dude let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Orkidea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orkidea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dude has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dude and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. The crowd cheers as Dude lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orkidea doesn't seem phased though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orkidea tries a low kick but Dude avoids it.#CL# Orkidea moves into the clinch successfully.
Dude lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut. Dude is working Orkidea over against the ropes.#T1# With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Orkidea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dude's brow. With the fighters up against the ropes, Orkidea throws an elbow but misses. Orkidea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dude's defenses. Dude blocks a body shot from Orkidea. Orkidea pushes Dude back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orkideas head. #ROC2# Orkidea is rocked! Orkidea misses with an elbow over the top. Oh Orkidea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dude tries a knee to the head but Orkidea blocks it.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Dude lands a big right hand that drops Orkidea! The killer instinct kicks in and Dude finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dude!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surfer Dude! Surfer Dude thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Holmgang 9
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Orkidea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hartlock. Hartlock throws the left hand but Orkidea avoids the punch easily. Hartlock moves out of range of the leg kick from Orkidea. Orkidea blocks a jab. Orkidea thinks about the counter body kick. Orkidea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT# It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut. Hartlock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orkidea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2# Orkidea forces Hartlock back against the ropes and clinches. Hartlock dodges an elbow strike from Orkidea.
A right handed body shot lands from Hartlock.
Hartlock taking a breather. Orkidea prevents a body shot from Hartlock. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hartlock blocks an elbow strike from Orkidea.
Hartlock digs a right hand into Orkidea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orkidea's gas tank. A shot in the inside from Hartlock. Hartlock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Hartlock misses with a body punch.
Orkidea lands an elbow that stopped Hartlock in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like Brett Hartlock has been cut.#T1# Hartlock tries to work over Orkidea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Orkidea pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartlock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Hartlock lands with a right to the head. Hartlock is leaning against Orkidea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hartlock lands a nice uppercut. Hartlock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Orkidea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Orkidea is trying to break free. Orkidea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartlock presses Orkidea against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A body shot lands from Hartlock.
#TD# Hartlock gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hartlock working Orkidea over with strikes. Ground and pound from Hartlock. Orkidea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hartlock. Hartlock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hartlock raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC# Orkidea is rocked!#T2##SUB# Hartlock working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Orkidea looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hartlock! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brett Hartlock! After the fight, Brett Hartlock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EFFA 167
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Malavino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orkidea. Orkidea circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Orkidea scores with a jab. Orkidea throws a body shot but no joy. A decent looking cross lands there for Malavino. Malavino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Orkidea tries a quick counter leg kick but Malavino is wise to it.#CL# Malavino gets a clinch. Malavino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orkideas head. #BC# Malavino breaks the clinch.
Malavino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# Malavino darts in and clinches Orkidea up against the ropes. A shot in the inside from Malavino. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Still in the clinch, Malavino scores with a nice short uppercut. Orkidea misses with a punch to the body.
Orkidea lands a nice elbow from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Orkidea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malavino's brow. Malavino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC# Orkidea is rocked! Malavino breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Orkidea with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Orkidea looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Orkidea get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arroyo Malavino! Arroyo Malavino thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1# Orkidea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Orkidea throws a head kick but Moss moves out of range.
Moss tries to counter with a takedown but Orkidea is quick to defend against it. Moss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Orkidea counters with a three punch combo that has Moss backing up. Moss nods at Orkidea to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2# Orkidea has closed the distance and engaged Moss in a clinch.
#BC2# Orkidea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Moss pushes Orkidea up against the cage in a clinch. Orkidea stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Moss jumps into guard, dragging Orkidea to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Moss's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Moss has an active guard here but Orkidea has managed to pass into half guard.
Orkidea wants to stand but Moss has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1##SU2# Orkidea postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Moss to stand up. Orkidea connects with a body shot.#KD2# Orkidea cracks Moss with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Orkidea has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moss to stand back up!#ROC2# Moss is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Martin Moss has been cut. Orkidea lands an uppercut, right on the button! Moss tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olof Orkidea! Olof Orkidea took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pure Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1# Orkidea lands a jab. Orkidea wants to slow Taheil down by chopping away at his legs. #CL# Taheil closes the distance and pushes Orkidea back into the cage. Orkidea working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Orkidea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taheil misses with a head kick.
Orkidea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Orkidea avoids the head kick by Taheil.
Orkidea and Taheil are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Orkidea throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Taheil into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Orkidea knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olof Orkidea! Olof Orkidea really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pure Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orkidea swivels and escapes. As Gracie backs off Orkidea throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all. Orkidea throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
#TD# Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura but Orkidea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. Gracie is trying to control. Orkidea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Orkidea defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orkidea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orkidea is trying to stand.
#T1# Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Orkidea's thigh. Orkidea counters though and makes it back to full guard. Gracie trying to control but Orkidea is working from the bottom. Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Orkidea is retaining full guard. Orkidea wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position. Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Orkidea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gracie dives in and grabs Orkidea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orkidea pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out. Orkidea tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it. Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Orkidea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heston Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt and Orkidea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking. Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orkidea circles away. Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Orkidea, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Orkidea against the cage but Orkidea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2# It looks like Heston Gracie has been cut. Orkidea lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gracie with a poor takedown and Orkidea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Orkidea scores with a spinning back kick! Gracie is breathing heavily.#T3# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orkidea. Gracie shrugs it off though. Orkidea throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. Orkidea tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gracie shoots in and drives through. Orkidea sprawls well. Orkidea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Gracie feinted with a counter takedown. Orkidea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning. Nice body kick there by Orkidea.#CL2# Orkidea rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage. Orkidea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# A nice glancing elbow lands by Orkidea. Orkidea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A body shot lands from Orkidea.
Orkidea digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. Orkidea lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie takes an elbow to the temple. Orkidea lands a nice shot to the body. Orkidea lands a left hand.
#BC2# Orkidea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gracie tries for a takedown but Orkidea circles away easily and Orkidea counters with a nice uppercut. Orkidea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Orkidea avoids it well and moves away. Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Orkidea gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage. Orkidea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olof Orkidea dominated that round. The cut man is working on Heston Gracie's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Orkidea lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2# Gracie is rocked! Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Orkidea needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Gracie just on the top of the head. Gracie drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Gracie - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olof Orkidea! An out of breath and clearly excited Olof Orkidea thanked Pure Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). Heston Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You lucky son of a bitch! I don't know how it is possible that I lost.. I got over confident'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1# Orkidea lands a slapping body shot.
Kane Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. That kick from Orkidea tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on. Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket. Orkidea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Miller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2# Orkidea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Orkidea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Kane Miller has been cut. Miller takes an elbow to the forehead. 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! Miller takes an elbow to the forehead. Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Orkidea scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head. Nice body punch from Orkidea. Miller is trying to break the clinch but Orkidea has him pressed against the cage. Orkidea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1# Orkidea controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Orkidea as the two fighters clinch.
Orkidea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Miller takes an elbow to the forehead. Orkidea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses. Orkidea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses. Orkidea lands a damaging elbow. Miller trying to stall but Orkidea improves his position.
Orkidea lands a nice elbow. Orkidea lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment. Miller is breathing heavily. Orkidea lands an elbow that stopped Miller in his tracks for a moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Orkidea stalling in the clinch.
Miller is working for takedown but Orkidea is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##BC2# Orkidea breaks from the clinch.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orkidea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A left lands for Orkidea. Orkidea has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orkidea. Nice body kick from Orkidea. Orkidea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orkidea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Orkidea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses. #CUT2# Kane Miller's cut is getting worse. A right handed body shot lands from Orkidea.
#BC2# Orkidea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Orkidea scores with a jab to the jaw. Miller drops his hands momentarily and Orkidea needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Miller just on the top of the head. Miller drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Miller - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olof Orkidea! After the big win, Olof Orkidea made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pure Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. Kane Miller was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Homie Im Gonna Win The Next Fight No Doubt '.
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