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Event:
DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from oCrazy misses its intended target.
Kundsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
oCrazy tries to land a body kick
and Kundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
oCrazy thuds his shin into the meat of Kundsen's side.
oCrazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
oCrazy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by oCrazy - just one landing.
oCrazy lands a nice looking body shot.
oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen lands with a slapping head kick.
oCrazy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kundsen.
oCrazy thows a leg kick but Kundsen checks it #TD#
and Kundsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in oCrazy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
oCrazy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
oCrazy pulls Kundsen in close to prevent any damage.
oCrazy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
oCrazy controlling the position.
Kundsen throws an elbow that misses. oCrazy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kundsen's guard. Nice move by oCrazy!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
oCrazy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kundsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
oCrazy is looking to control Kundsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can oCrazy avoid being mounted?
Kundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kundsen thows a huge punch but oCrazy dodges it nicely.
oCrazy keeping hold of Kundsen's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Kundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
oCrazy trying to control but Kundsen postures up.
Kundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kundsen tries to pass to full mount but oCrazy defends it. #SUB#
Kundsen is trying to work for a kimura but oCrazy is defending well.
Kundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed oCrazy's head.
oCrazy is looking to improve his position.
Kundsen wants to take a breather but oCrazy is having none of it. #T3#
Kundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
oCrazy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for oCrazy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kundsen looking to sit in guard and control but oCrazy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
oCrazy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
oCrazy connects with a couple of short punches.
oCrazy stopping the sweep attempt from Kundsen.
oCrazy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kundsen working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
oCrazy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
oCrazy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
oCrazy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kundsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kundsen pulls oCrazy in to control the position.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
oCrazy passes into half guard.
Kundsen won't allow oCrazy to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kundsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kundsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Ansgar Kundsen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
oCrazy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kundsen counters with a head kick.
oCrazy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kundsen has time to react.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
Kundsen jabs oCrazy right on the nose. oCrazy blinks but takes it well.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
A head kick by oCrazy misses
and Kundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Kundsen misses the shot to the body.
Idi oCrazy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kundsen tries to clinch but oCrazy moves out of range.
Kundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
oCrazy cracks Kundsen with a good jab.
oCrazy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
oCrazy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kundsen.#CUT2#
It looks like Ansgar Kundsen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kundsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
oCrazy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kundsen is working away from the top position though.
oCrazy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
oCrazy is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
Kundsen prevents oCrazy from improving his position.
Kundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
oCrazy looking for submissions off his back.
oCrazy is trying to maintain the position but Kundsen is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kundsen throws a strike but oCrazy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kundsen lands a couple of digs.
Kundsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but oCrazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kundsen postures up.
oCrazy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kundsen throwing strikes from guard but oCrazy blocks nicely.
Kundsen is working oCrazy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but oCrazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
oCrazy has Kundsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
oCrazy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
oCrazy is trying to control the position but Kundsen postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kundsen throwing strikes from guard but oCrazy blocks nicely.
oCrazy controlling Kundsen's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kundsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
oCrazy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kundsen.
Kundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
oCrazy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kundsen.
oCrazy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kundsen.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
oCrazy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Kundsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
oCrazy working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ansgar Kundsen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
oCrazy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kundsen has time to react.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
Kundsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
oCrazy throws a series of punches but Kundsen moves out of range.
oCrazy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
oCrazy lands a right hook to the body.
oCrazy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kundsen rather than just go for the knockout.
oCrazy scores with a shot to the body.
Kundsen throws a head kick that misses.
oCrazy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kundsen with a nice cross.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
Kundsen blocks a low kick nicely.
oCrazy throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kundsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in oCrazy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
oCrazy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
oCrazy keeping moving, preventing Kundsen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kundsen postures up in oCrazy's guard and throws a big left but oCrazy blocks it.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. oCrazy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kundsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! oCrazy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kundsen, into his guard. #REVB#
oCrazy scoring with some ground and pound.
oCrazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kundsen working for a triangle but oCrazy defends it easily.
Kundsen keeping moving, preventing oCrazy from controlling successfully.
Idi oCrazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Kundsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. oCrazy is aware though and is defending well.
Kundsen has momentary wrist control but oCrazy slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
oCrazy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
oCrazy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Kundsen is looking for a triangle but oCrazy pushes his legs off easily.
Kundsen trying to control the position.
Ansgar Kundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
oCrazy controlling from the top position.
oCrazy connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kundsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
oCrazy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
oCrazy landing some decent shots from guard.
oCrazy is in close to Kundsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
oCrazy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kundsen's head.#SUB#
Kundsen is looking for a triangle but oCrazy pushes his legs off easily.
oCrazy 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.
Kundsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kundsen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! oCrazy escapes and throws Kundsen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kundsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on oCrazy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idi oCrazy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kundsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
DUEL#107 oCrazy vs Sigit
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pappalardo gets caught napping as Kundsen dives in and scores a takedown. Pappalardo manages to retain guard.
Kundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pappalardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kundsen works over Pappalardo with some ground and pound from guard.
Pappalardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kundsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pappalardo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pappalardo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kundsen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pappalardo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kundsen's body to avoid the submission. Kundsen has instead reached around Pappalardo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kundsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ansgar Kundsen!
A very excited looking Ansgar Kundsen 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:
CEFC 260
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kundsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kundsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Hawkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kundsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkins is trying to drag Kundsen to the mat but Kundsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kundsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansgar Kundsen.#TD#
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.#T1#
Kundsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawkins won't allow Kundsen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kundsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hawkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kundsen.#SUB#
Hawkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Kundsen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kundsen keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kundsen tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Kundsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Hawkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kundsen!
Kundsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawkins controlling from the full mount.
Hawkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Kundsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hawkins.
Kundsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kundsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hawkins manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kundsen to take his back!
Kundsen is in bad spot here.
Kundsen breaks Hawkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kundsen postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Kundsen wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kundsen won't allow Hawkins to get back to his feet.
Kundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Kundsen prevents Hawkins from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkins is pulling down on Kundsen's head to control his posture.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Hawkins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hawkins successfully pulls guard.
Kundsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kundsen content to stall in guard here.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Kundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Kundsen pushing down on Hawkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen is thwarting Hawkins's attempts to control the position.
Kundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
#T1#
Kundsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Kundsen is controlling well.
Kundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kundsen throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Kundsen is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Kundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kundsen is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Kundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Kundsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kundsen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kundsen.
Hawkins taking some punishment here, with Kundsen in his half guard.
Hawkins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kundsen manages to pass to mount!
Kundsen looking to ground and pound but Hawkins is blocking nicely. #T3#
Hawkins tries to hold on but Kundsen pushes him away.
Hawkins is working to get back to half guard.
Kundsen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hawkins because Kundsen loaded up on that one.
Hawkins wants to control but Kundsen is having none of it.
Kundsen wants to control the pace but Hawkins is squirming around nicely.
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kundsen is stalling here but it's allowed Hawkins to get half guard.
Kundsen throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Kundsen 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! Hawkins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ansgar Kundsen!
Ansgar Kundsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lamont Hawkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.
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Event:
CEFC 258
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder with a nice cross.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kundsen darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Kundsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kundsen.
Wilder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Kundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kundsen is trying to pull guard but Wilder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen slows down the pace here.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kundsen is trying to pull guard but Wilder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kundsen throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kundsen blocks a jab.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Kundsen's head but Kundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Kundsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilder to the mat! Wilder manages to get full guard.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wilder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kundsen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kundsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kundsen preventing the sweep.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kundsen is pushing down on Wilder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilder is fighting to maintain full guard but Kundsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kundsen winds up and cracks Wilder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kundsen is looking to stall here but Wilder recovers full guard.
Wilder controls Kundsen momentarily but Kundsen frees himself. #T3#
Wilder has momentary wrist control but Kundsen slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Kundsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilder has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wilder working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wilder preventing the sweep.
Wilder wants to stand but Kundsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kundsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilder's guard. #REVR#
Kundsen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kundsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Kundsen postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Kundsen is in close to Wilder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kundsen throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Wilder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kundsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kundsen forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wilder slips a jab from Kundsen.
Wilder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kundsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kundsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Kundsen.
Kundsen throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen fails to land the takedown.
Kundsen misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Kundsen steps away.#T1#
Kundsen misses with a hook.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Kundsen's body. Kundsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Kundsen.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilder misses with a body shot
and Kundsen counters with a left and a right that stings Wilder.
Kundsen misses with a left hand
and Kundsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kundsen.
Kundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Kundsen misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Kundsen.
#T2#
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Kundsen.
Sloppy strikes from Kundsen. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Kundsen scores with a hook.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder moves out of range as Kundsen strikes.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Kundsen throws a quick counter head kick but Wilder was just out of range.
Kundsen slips under a jab.
Kundsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Kundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Kundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kundsen thuds his shin into the meat of Wilder's side.
Kundsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilder will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kundsen. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kundsen misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilder lands with a shot to the body.
Kundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Kundsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kundsen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Kundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kundsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kundsen misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kundsen blocks a jab.
Kundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Kundsen on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilder! But no joy.
Wilder looks to land a combination but Kundsen avoids it well.
Wilder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kundsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilder scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kundsen's head.
Kundsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kundsen.
Kundsen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kundsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kundsen shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Kundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kundsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kundsen connects with a looping right hand.
Wilder throws the left hand but Kundsen avoids the punch easily.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Kundsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kundsen is looking to clinch.
Wilder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kundsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kundsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kundsen tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Kundsen throws a head kick that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Wilder tenderised Kundsen's leg. Kundsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kundsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Kundsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kundsen misses with a left hand
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Kundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kundsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Kundsen is just out of range.
As Wilder tries to get set, Kundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Wilder manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Kundsen connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kundsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kundsen.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Kundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Wilder is quick to defend against it.
Nice cross by Kundsen.
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!
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Kundsen moved out of range.
Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Kundsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilder lands with a straight right. Kundsen didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kundsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansgar Kundsen!
An out of breath Ansgar Kundsen 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:
CEFC 255
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from Kundsen.
Edgar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kundsen circles away.
Kundsen scores with a one two! Edgar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edgar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kundsen cracks Edgar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kundsen lands with a hook. Edgar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar lands a front kick.
Edgar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edgar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kundsen 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Edgar.
Kundsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar misses with an uppercut
and Kundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kundsen misses with a jab to the body
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Edgar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kundsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edgar thinking.
Edgar dives in for a single leg takedown but Kundsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kundsen is out of range and Edgar settles back down. #TD2#
Kundsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Edgar is looking to improve his position.
Edgar is working hard here to advance position.
Edgar taking some punishment here, with Kundsen in his half guard.
Kundsen is keen to just control but Edgar is a slippery customer.
Edgar trying to hold on to Kundsen's head to control him but Kundsen postures up.
Edgar tries to roll over but Kundsen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kundsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Edgar is staying active underneath Kundsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kundsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgar defending well though.
Kundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edgar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kundsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Edgar looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Kundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edgar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kundsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edgar defending well though.
Edgar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kundsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kundsen's back!#T3#
Kundsen tries to escape the position.
Edgar landing with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kundsen breaks Edgar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Edgar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kundsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Edgar has wrist control.
Kundsen lands a couple of elbows.
Kundsen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Edgar working for a triangle but Kundsen defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kundsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edgar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kundsen has managed to get both his arms back between Edgar's legs - danger averted.
Kundsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Edgar's head.#T4#
Edgar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Edgar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kundsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kundsen wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Kundsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edgar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kundsen.
Kundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Edgar has his foot on Kundsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kundsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kundsen is in close to Edgar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kundsen scores with a decent looking hook.
Edgar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frankie Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Edgar. Those never looked like landing.
Kundsen sizes up Edgar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edgar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kundsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edgar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kundsen ducks under a wild hook from Edgar.
Kundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kundsen punishes Edgar's body with a nice straight punch.
Edgar throws a right hand that misses
and Kundsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar throws a combination that misses
and Kundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edgar tries for a takedown but Kundsen circles away easily
and Kundsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kundsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kundsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Kundsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edgar wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kundsen pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kundsen pushes a forearm under Edgar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Edgar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ansgar Kundsen!
Ansgar Kundsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE DOWN UNDER
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Kundsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kundsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kundsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kundsen tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Qasi.
Kundsen with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Kundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qasi moves away.
Qasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qasi feints and then cracks Kundsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kundsen down.
Kundsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kundsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kundsen misses the body punch
and Qasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. Kundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qasi lands with a straight right. Kundsen didn't see that one coming.
Qasi digs a good body shot into Kundsen's ribs.
Kundsen misses with a takedown attempt - Qasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Kundsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Qasi takes a swing at Kundsen's ribcage but misses.
Kundsen throws a series of punches but Qasi avoids them all with ease.
Kundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Qasi throws a head kick but Kundsen moves out of range.
Qasi misses with a hook
and Kundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Kundsen 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.
Kundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kundsen.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but Kundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qasi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Qasi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Kundsen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Qasi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kundsen working the ground and pound but Qasi is defending the strikes.
Qasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kundsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Kundsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Qasi is defending well.
Qasi tries to buck Kundsen off but Kundsen is having none of it.
Qasi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kundsen connects with a decent elbow.
Qasi tries to buck Kundsen off but Kundsen is having none of it.
Kundsen throws an elbow but Qasi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Qasi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kundsen.
Qasi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kundsen.
Qasi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kundsen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3#
Qasi is desperately trying to improve his position but Kundsen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kundsen lands a big shot there that rocks Qasi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kundsen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Qasi working to try and regain half guard.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Qasi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kundsen is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi gets back to full guard.
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kundsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Kundsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Qasi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Qasi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
Kundsen trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Kundsen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kundsen.
Kundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKundsen.
Qasi's corner calls for a 1-2. Qasi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kundsen counters with a three punch combo that has Qasi backing up. Qasi nods at Kundsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Kundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qasi connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qasi, right into the meat.
Qasi throws a chopping leg kick but Kundsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kundsen with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Qasi misses with a right hand
and Kundsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qasi.
Kundsen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Qasi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qasi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kundsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kundsen goes for a double leg but Qasi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Qasi continues to drive forward.#T1#
Qasi throws a leg kick but Kundsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Qasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kundsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Qasi to the ground. Kundsen is now in Qasi's guard.#SUB#
Kundsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kundsen trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Qasi is looking for a triangle but Kundsen pushes his legs off easily.
Kundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Kundsen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Qasi is trying to control the position but Kundsen postures up.
Kundsen working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kundsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Qasi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kundsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Qasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Qasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kundsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Qasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kundsen has an active guard here but Qasi has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Kundsen won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kundsen keeps working.
Kundsen is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Qasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kundsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kundsen.#SUB2#
Kundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Qasi passes into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qasi prevents Kundsen from improving his position.
Kundsen trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kundsen keeps working.
Kundsen wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Kundsen is pressing down on Qasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Qasi stands and throws Kundsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kundsen is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Azar Qasi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Qasi jabs Kundsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Kundsen is out of range.
A solid body kick from Kundsen.
Qasi throws an overhand right that lands on Kundsen's shoulder, as Kundsen tries to avoid the shot.
Qasi throws a leg kick
and Kundsen counters with a nice body kick.
Qasi digs a good hook to Kundsen's body.
Qasi throws a leg kick but Kundsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Kundsen.
Kundsen tries to bum rush Qasi with a series of wild strikes but Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kundsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Qasi clinches up with Kundsen and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##TD2#
Kundsen manages to pull guard.
Qasi trying to control but Kundsen is working from the bottom.
Qasi won't allow Kundsen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Qasi passes into side control.
Qasi trying to control the action but Kundsen is working from the bottom.
Qasi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kundsen!
Qasi looking to control but Kundsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kundsen is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Qasi moves to the back. #SUB#
Qasi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kundsen tries to roll but Qasi sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Kundsen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Qasi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kundsen! Can he survive? No! He's out! Qasi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azar Qasi!
During a confident post fight interview, Azar Qasi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
USFC 152
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Kundsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Braun throws a low kick, looking for Kundsen's leg but Kundsen calmly moves out of range.
As Braun looks to move away, Kundsen throws a big counter combo but Braun just gets out of the way.
Braun throws a head kick that misses.
Braun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kundsen moves away.
Kundsen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Braun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kundsen throws a counter high kick but Braun was just alert enough to avoid it.
Braun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kundsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Braun throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kundsen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Braun punishes Kundsen's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Braun.
Kundsen defending well as Braun loads up on a big left hand.
Kundsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Braun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Braun as he connects with a hook.
Bluto Braun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kundsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Braun missing with a left hand there. Kundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braun throws a leg kick
and Kundsen counters with a body kick that stops Braun in his tracks momentarily.
Braun throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Braun is predictable there
and Kundsen counters with a head kick.
Braun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kundsen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good work by Kundsen as he checks the leg kick.
Braun throws a body shot but no joy.
Kundsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kundsen.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Braun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Braun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kundsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Braun avoids it.
Braun throws a lazy right hand but Kundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kundsen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Braun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kundsen slips under a jab from Braun.
Kundsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Braun throws a head kick but Kundsen moves out of range.
Braun just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKundsen.
Kundsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Kundsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Braun misses with a low kick.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kundsen is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Braun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Braun throws a jab when Kundsen was well out of range.
Kundsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Braun throws a looping overhand right but Kundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Braun misses with the body kick
and Kundsen counters with a nice body kick.
Braun lands with a shot to the body.
Kundsen slips under a jab.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Braun is predictable there
and Kundsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kundsen.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Braun misses with a lunging right hand
and Kundsen counters with a good, hard body kick but Braun shrugs it off.
Kundsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Braun.
Kundsen throws a counter high kick but Braun was just alert enough to avoid it.
Braun throws a body shot but no joy.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Kundsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Braun misses with a low kick.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Braun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braun throws a low kick but Kundsen avoids it.
Braun dips to his left and cracks Kundsen with an uppercut!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Braun. Those never looked like landing.
Kundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Braun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kundsen circles away quickly and effectively.
And Kundsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Braun blocks it.
Braun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Braun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Braun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bluto Braun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Braun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kundsen defending well as Braun loads up on a big left hand.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Braun scoring well with a low kick there.
Braun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Braun throws out a loose jab but Kundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kundsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ansgar Kundsen has been cut.
Braun wants to slow Kundsen down by chopping away at his legs.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Braun scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braun misses with a body kick.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kundsen.
Kundsen is looking for a counter combo.
Braun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kundsen counters with a left and a right that stings Braun. #T1#
Braun loads up on a big right hand but Kundsen slips the punch.
Braun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kundsen.
Braun throws a leg kick
and Kundsen counters with a good, hard body kick but Braun shrugs it off.
Braun misses with a looping right.
Kundsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Braun lands a leg kick that knocks Kundsen off balance momentarily.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kundsen.
Kundsen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kundsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Braun. Braun obviously looking to wear him down.
Braun looks to land a left hand but Kundsen moved out of range nicely.
Braun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kundsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ansgar Kundsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Braun misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kundsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Braun throws a head kick that misses.
Kundsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Braun avoids it.
Braun misses with a jab to the body
and Kundsen counters with a nice body kick.
Braun lands with a right hand.
Braun throws a sloppy head kick and Kundsen moves out of range easily.
Kundsen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kundsen.
Braun misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kundsen counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braun throws a leg kick
and Kundsen counters with a good, hard body kick but Braun shrugs it off.
Braun misses with a left hand
and Kundsen counters with a left and a right that stings Braun.
Braun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Braun is predictable there
and Kundsen counters with a body kick that stops Braun in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Braun misses with a looping left.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Braun misses with a leg kick
and Kundsen counters with a two punch combo.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from Braun.
Kundsen is looking for a counter combo.
Braun throws a sloppy head kick and Kundsen moves out of range easily.
Kundsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Braun avoids it.
Braun thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Kundsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Braun blocks it.
Braun throws a lazy uppercut
and Kundsen counters with a series of strikes. Braun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Braun finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kundsen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Braun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Braun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Braun looks to score with a jab to the body but Kundsen is just out of range.
Kundsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Braun throws a right hand that Kundsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kundsen also avoids with ease.
Kundsen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Braun looks to score with a jab to the body but Kundsen is just out of range.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Braun thuds his shin into the meat of Kundsen's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braun swings for the body but Kundsen moves out of range.
Braun gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kundsen counters with a left and a right that stings Braun.
Kundsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kundsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Braun misses with a straight left.
And Kundsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Braun blocks it.
Braun takes a swing at Kundsen's ribcage but misses.
Braun misses with a head kick.
Braun just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKundsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bluto Braun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ansgar Kundsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Braun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Braun.
And Kundsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Braun blocks it.
Kundsen slips a straight right by Braun.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Braun misses
and Kundsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Braun misses with a body shot.
Braun loads up on a big right hand but Kundsen slips the punch.
Braun throws a push kick but Kundsen slaps the foot to one side.
Kundsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kundsen is able to avoid easily.
And Kundsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Braun blocks it.
Braun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Braun throws a leg kick but Kundsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kundsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Braun lands a body shot.
#T1#
Kundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braun.
A nice leg kick lands there from Braun.
A slow jab from Braun misses its intended target.
Kundsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Braun avoids it.
Kundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braun.
Kundsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Braun misses.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Braun misses with a body shot
and Kundsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Braun misses with a two punch combination.
Braun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kundsen.
Braun misses with a low kick.
Braun throws a leg kick
and Kundsen counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Braun throws a leg kick that misses.
Kundsen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Braun looks to score with a jab to the body but Kundsen is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kundsen.
Braun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braun throws a hook but Kundsen blocks it.
Kundsen throws a counter high kick but Braun was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kundsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Kundsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Braun misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Braun.
Braun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kundsen checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Kundsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Braun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kundsen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Braun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kundsen.#T3#
A head kick by Braun misses
and Kundsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Braun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braun. Kundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Kundsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Braun blocks it.
Braun throws a head kick that misses.
Braun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braun misses with a straight right.
Ansgar Kundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braun misses the shot to the body.
Kundsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Braun avoids it.
Braun looks to land a body kick but Kundsen moved away.
Bluto Braun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braun throws an off balance right hand
and Kundsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Kundsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Braun.
A nice inside leg kick there by Braun. That's going to slow Kundsen down. #T4#
Braun throws a body punch but Kundsen moves out of range.
Kundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Braun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Braun.
Braun just misses with a punch to the body.
Braun looks to land a left hand but Kundsen moved out of range nicely.
Kundsen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Braun jabs Kundsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kundsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Braun.
Braun misses with a low kick.
Braun thows a leg kick but Kundsen checks it
and Kundsen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Braun really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Kundsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Braun blocks it.
Braun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bluto Braun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Braun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bluto Braun!
During a confident post fight interview, Bluto Braun thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ansgar Kundsen and Gauthier St. Georges. St. Georges has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ansgar Kundsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Gauthier St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
St. Georges rushes Kundsen and presses him up against the cage.
Kundsen jumps guard.
Kundsen looking to control.
St. Georges stays in close to Kundsen's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
St. Georges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St. Georges preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges is fighting to break Kundsen's control of his arms but Kundsen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
St. Georges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kundsen is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges is pushing down on Kundsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kundsen is fighting to maintain full guard but St. Georges has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kundsen won't allow St. Georges to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kundsen tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Kundsen won't allow it.
St. Georges working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kundsen's thigh. Kundsen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kundsen, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Kundsen is keeping the position.
Kundsen is pulling down on St. Georges's head. It's preventing any offense from St. Georges, at least for the moment.
Kundsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kundsen (2) vs (0) St. Georges
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is controlling the pace.
Kundsen wants to pass to mount but St. Georges is defending the position.
St. Georges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kundsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is looking to take a break and control but St. Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kundsen is stalling here. St. Georges is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kundsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and St. Georges has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kundsen (2) vs (4) St. Georges
St. Georges tries to move to mount but Kundsen blocks the move with his legs.
St. Georges controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kundsen (2) vs (6) St. Georges
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kundsen is working to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Kundsen is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Kundsen tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
Kundsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kundsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St. Georges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kundsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kundsen has St. Georges pulled in close to control his posture.
St. Georges sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kundsen (4) vs (6) St. Georges
Kundsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kundsen (7) vs (6) St. Georges
Kundsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kundsen takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Ansgar Kundsen is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ansgar Kundsen 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 15 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between William Dewey and Ansgar Kundsen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; William Dewey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ansgar Kundsen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dewey moves into range and clinches up with Kundsen.
Dewey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dewey (2) vs (0) Kundsen
Kundsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (2) vs (2) Kundsen
Kundsen 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.
Kundsen looking to pass the guard.
Kundsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dewey is keeping the position for now.
Kundsen being controlled here momentarily.
Kundsen is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kundsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kundsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dewey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kundsen has managed to get both his arms back between Dewey's legs - danger averted.
Kundsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewey 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.
Dewey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Dewey.
Dewey throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kundsen uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (2) vs (5) Kundsen
Dewey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kundsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kundsen controlling from side mount.
Dewey is not content to let Kundsen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewey being controlled for a moment.
Kundsen working away.
Dewey tries to buck Kundsen off but Kundsen is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Dewey is looking for a sweep.
Kundsen controls the position.
Dewey is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen taking a breather here.
Dewey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kundsen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kundsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dewey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dewey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dewey is looking for a sweep. Kundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dewey is staying active underneath Kundsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen prevents Dewey from improving his position.
Kundsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kundsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dewey tries to roll over but Kundsen keeps him under control.
Kundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dewey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dewey is trying to control but can't.
Kundsen trying to pass the guard but Dewey defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kundsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (2) vs (8) Kundsen
Kundsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dewey is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kundsen controlling from mount.
Dewey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kundsen tries to control but Dewey wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kundsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dewey is looking to improve his position but Kundsen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kundsen tries to control but Dewey wriggling away.
Kundsen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dewey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dewey tries to reverse the position but Kundsen maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen controlling from mount.
Kundsen takes Dewey's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dewey is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dewey (2) vs (11) Kundsen
Kundsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dewey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Kundsen.
I really don't envy Dewey right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kundsen controlling the positon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is not going to allow Dewey to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kundsen controlling well, preventing Dewey from escaping the position.
Kundsen is riding his opponent, not letting Dewey buck him off.
Let's hope that Kundsen 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.
Kundsen doesn't have the hooks in and Dewey manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (4) vs (11) Kundsen
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dewey trying to control but Kundsen is working from the bottom.
Dewey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kundsen keeping full guard, as Dewey tries to pass.
Dewey being controlled here momentarily.
Kundsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen keeping full guard, as Dewey tries to pass.
Dewey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kundsen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dewey (4) vs (13) Kundsen
Kundsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dewey can't keep his opponent in guard - Kundsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kundsen is taking a breather. Dewey 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.
More stalling from Kundsen.
Kundsen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dewey (4) vs (16) Kundsen
Dewey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dewey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kundsen content just to control the position here.
Kundsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kundsen controlling the pace for now.
Kundsen takes Dewey's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dewey is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dewey (4) vs (19) Kundsen
Good control from Kundsen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kundsen trying to control momentarily.
Dewey just trying to survive but Kundsen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kundsen looking for the RNC.
Kundsen 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.
Dewey is in bad spot here.
Kundsen biding his time, controlling Dewey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kundsen wins on points by 19 to 4.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ansgar Kundsen and Tobias Pancake. Ansgar Kundsen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ansgar Kundsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kundsen's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kundsen (0) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kundsen is just riding it out for now. Pancake eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pancake in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen is controlling Pancake's trapped leg to prevent Pancake from advancing to side control.
Pancake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kundsen is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard.
Pancake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pancake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kundsen is just riding it out for now. Pancake eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake trying to control the action but Kundsen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
Kundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kundsen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake 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.
Kundsen keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Kundsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kundsen, not yet.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kundsen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen 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.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
Pancake trying to move into half guard but instead Kundsen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kundsen (2) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kundsen defends it easily.
Kundsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kundsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kundsen defends it easily.
Kundsen content to stall in guard here.
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kundsen is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake pulls Kundsen in close to prevent any damage.
Kundsen won't allow Pancake to sweep him here.
Kundsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kundsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pancake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kundsen has Pancake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kundsen (2) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Kundsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kundsen (4) vs (4) Pancake
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen content to stall in guard here.
Pancake wants to sweep here but Kundsen controlling him for the moment.
Kundsen is looking to pass into half guard but Pancake pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pancake is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kundsen (4) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancake keeps trying to improve his position.
Pancake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pancake controlling from the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kundsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kundsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kundsen (6) vs (6) Pancake
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake controls Kundsen momentarily but Kundsen frees himself.
Kundsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kundsen (9) vs (6) Pancake
Kundsen controls the position.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
Kundsen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pancake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen continues to stall.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
Kundsen happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pancake seems a little lost for a moment, as Kundsen dominates the positioning.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen'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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to bench press Kundsen off him but Kundsen keeps the position.
Kundsen trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Kundsen stalls from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kundsen's best efforts.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kundsen is working away from the top position though.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Kundsen is controlling well.
Kundsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kundsen takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Ansgar Kundsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mitch Miletich and Ansgar Kundsen. Ansgar Kundsen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mitch Miletich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ansgar Kundsen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Miletich has closed the distance and engaged Kundsen in a clinch.
Miletich decides to pull guard.
Kundsen 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.
Miletich keeping full guard, as Kundsen tries to pass.
Miletich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kundsen controls the pace.
Kundsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Miletich (0) vs (3) Kundsen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kundsen staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kundsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kundsen is continuing to stall.
Miletich is looking for a sweep.
Kundsen controls the position.
Miletich can't do much from the bottom here.
Kundsen controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich manages to get to full guard.
Kundsen preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kundsen wants to pass the guard but Miletich is keeping the position.
Miletich being controlled here, momentarily.
Kundsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miletich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kundsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen trying to control but Miletich is working from the bottom.
Kundsen controlling from the top position.
Kundsen preventing the sweep.
Kundsen stays in close to Miletich's body and controls the position.
More stalling from Kundsen.
Miletich is trying to keep Kundsen in close.
Miletich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miletich being controlled here, momentarily.
Miletich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kundsen wants to control from the top but Miletich keeps moving.
Kundsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miletich being controlled here, momentarily.
Miletich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miletich (2) vs (3) Kundsen
Miletich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kundsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miletich trying to control the position from guard on top but Kundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen seems keen to control Miletich's posture.
Miletich wants to pass the guard but Kundsen is keeping the position.
Kundsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kundsen is looking to sweep but instead, Miletich has passed into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miletich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miletich is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Miletich trying to control from Kundsen's half guard. Kundsen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miletich looking to sit in guard and control but Kundsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miletich (2) vs (5) Kundsen
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen passes into half guard.
Well, if Kundsen 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.
Kundsen is trying to control. Miletich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miletich tries to get to full guard but Kundsen has control of the leg.
Kundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miletich keeps working.
Kundsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is pressing down on Miletich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miletich is holding on for now.
Kundsen is keen to just control but Miletich is a slippery customer.
Miletich keeping control of the position.
Miletich is looking to improve his position.
Miletich trying to control here.
Kundsen is keen to just control but Miletich is a slippery customer.
Miletich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kundsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miletich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kundsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miletich working a defensive guard here.
Kundsen forces his way into half guard.
Kundsen is looking to advance position but Miletich won't allow it.
Kundsen controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen trying to control the action but Miletich is working from the bottom.
Kundsen tries to pass to full mount but Miletich defends it.
Miletich is looking to control Kundsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miletich avoid being mounted?
Kundsen wants to pass the guard but Miletich is defending well.
Kundsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kundsen wants to take a breather but Miletich is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kundsen 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.
Miletich is looking to improve his position.
Kundsen trying to control the pace.
Miletich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miletich trying to keep a closed guard but Kundsen is proving a slippery customer.
Kundsen content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kundsen wins on points by 5 to 2.
Ansgar Kundsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Riff Jetson and Ansgar Kundsen. Ansgar Kundsen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Riff Jetson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ansgar Kundsen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jetson tightens his grip and picks Kundsen up, before dumping him to the ground. Kundsen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jetson (2) vs (0) Kundsen
Kundsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kundsen, not yet.
Jetson looking to sit in guard and control but Kundsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jetson (2) vs (2) Kundsen
Jetson is looking for a triangle but Kundsen pushes his legs off easily.
Kundsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kundsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kundsen is pushing down on Jetson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jetson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kundsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetson won't allow Kundsen to pass to mount.
Jetson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kundsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jetson (2) vs (5) Kundsen
Kundsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kundsen trying to control but Jetson is having none of it.
Jetson has given up his back here. Will Kundsen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jetson (2) vs (8) Kundsen
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen controls the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kundsen has the hooks in. Jetson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Kundsen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jetson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kundsen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kundsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jetson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kundsen trying to control.
Kundsen is riding his opponent, not letting Jetson buck him off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jetson tries to break free.
Kundsen is riding his opponent, not letting Jetson buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Kundsen.
Jetson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen biding his time, controlling Jetson.
Kundsen wants to control but Jetson is keeping busy.
Kundsen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jetson trying to control but not successfully.
What can Jetson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Jetson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kundsen is riding his opponent, not letting Jetson buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kundsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kundsen keeps control of the position easily here as Jetson tries to buck him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jetson staying busy and making it hard for Kundsen to control.
Kundsen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jetson's body.
Let's hope that Kundsen 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.
Kundsen tries to keep control of the position but Jetson is staying busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jetson is trying to break free.
Kundsen controlling the position well here. Jetson rolled but Kundsen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jetson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kundsen's guard. Nice work there by Jetson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jetson (4) vs (8) Kundsen
Jetson is looking to advance position but Kundsen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jetson (4) vs (12) Kundsen
Kundsen looking to control but Jetson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kundsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jetson is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen trying to control but Jetson is having none of it.
Kundsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jetson is trying to escape the mount.
Kundsen can't control as he wanted to and Jetson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kundsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jetson won't allow Kundsen to pass to mount.
Jetson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kundsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jetson is just riding it out for now. Kundsen eventually gives up the hold.
Kundsen wants to take a breather but Jetson is having none of it.
Kundsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kundsen trying to mount his opponent but Jetson defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jetson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kundsen prevents Jetson from improving his position.
Well, if Kundsen 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.
Jetson is staying active underneath Kundsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kundsen is looking to pass Jetson's guard but actually Jetson recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jetson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jetson (6) vs (12) Kundsen
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jetson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kundsen keeping moving, preventing Jetson from controlling successfully.
Jetson wants to pass the guard but Kundsen is keeping the position.
Kundsen is trying to keep Jetson in close.
Kundsen seems keen to control Jetson's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jetson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kundsen is keeping the position for now.
Kundsen trying to control the position here.
Kundsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jetson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jetson (6) vs (14) Kundsen
Jetson wants to sweep here but Kundsen controlling him for the moment.
Jetson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jetson being controlled here, momentarily.
Kundsen advances to half guard.
Kundsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jetson won't allow Kundsen to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kundsen is keen to just control but Jetson is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kundsen wins on points by 14 to 6.
A relieved looking Ansgar Kundsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilson lands a head kick. Kundsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilson is looking to slow Kundsen down with leg kicks.
Kundsen misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilson! But no joy.
Kundsen swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson throws a hook but Kundsen blocks it.
Kundsen scores with a kick to the body.
Kundsen walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.
Lee Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kundsen scores with a nice body kick.
Kundsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kundsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kundsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kundsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilson throws a hook but Kundsen avoids it easily.
Kundsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kundsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Kundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Kundsen down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
Kundsen cracks Wilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kundsen.
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Kundsen lands a right hook to the body.
Kundsen misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Kundsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kundsen tries to avoid it.
Kundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kundsen is just out of range.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kundsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Kundsen lands a brutal head kick. Wilson looks out on his feet and Kundsen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ansgar Kundsen!
A relieved looking Ansgar Kundsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Kundsen drops Barkio with a left and a right! Oh, Barkio is hurt - Kundsen dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Barkio is rocked!
Kundsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barkio is still in real trouble! Can Kundsen finish him?#SUB#
Kundsen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Barkio is trying to escape and Kundsen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Barkio is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kundsen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ansgar Kundsen!
A victorious Ansgar Kundsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kundsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Mizrahi has Kundsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kundsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kundsen lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kundsen. #CUT#
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Kundsen blocks with his arms.
Kundsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kundsen lands a shot to the body.
Kundsen working aggressively here.
Kundsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Mizrahi.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ansgar Kundsen has been cut.
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!
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kundsen is keeping busy.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kundsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kundsen lands a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kundsen has Mizrahi pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Kundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Kundsen.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kundsen blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Kundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi tries to throw a body punch but Kundsen avoids it by throwing Mizrahi back against the cage.
Kundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kundsen lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kundsen.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Kundsen is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kundsen.
Kundsen lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kundsen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kundsen.
Mizrahi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kundsen.
Kundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi is pushing Kundsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kundsen blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Kundsen jumps guard and drags Mizrahi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kundsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mizrahi defends well.
Kundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kundsen has his hands on Mizrahi's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Kundsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mizrahi defends well.#SUB#
Kundsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mizrahi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mizrahi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Mizrahi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kundsen, up you get!
Mizrahi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kundsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mizrahi on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kundsen.
Kundsen thuds his right hand into Mizrahi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Mizrahi moves into range and clinches up with Kundsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Mizrahi forces Kundsen back against the cage and clinches.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kundsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mizrahi can do to turn this around?
Kundsen tries to pull guard but Mizrahi won't allow it.
Kundsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kundsen lands with a light punch inside.
Kundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mizrahi effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kundsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kundsen has been working on his balance at Soul Supremacy Rio, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mizrahi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kundsen as Mizrahi tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Kundsen blocks with his arms.
Kundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kundsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kundsen tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
Kundsen tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizrahi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizrahi.
Kundsen misses with some punches.
Mizrahi blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kundsen.
Kundsen tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kundsen lands a left hand.
Mizrahi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kundsen.
A short left from Kundsen.
Kundsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kundsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mizrahi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kundsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kundsen.
A short uppercut from Kundsen. #T2#
Kundsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Kundsen.
Mizrahi trying to stall but Kundsen improves his position.
Ansgar Kundsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kundsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kundsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Kundsen misses with a body punch.
Mizrahi tries to stall but Kundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Kundsen jumps guard and drags Mizrahi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kundsen is pulling down on Mizrahi's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kundsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kundsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mizrahi is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Kundsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mizrahi defends well.
Mizrahi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kundsen has his foot on Mizrahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mizrahi works his way back into a safe position though.#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.
Kundsen looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Kundsen misses.
Kundsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Mizrahi misses the target.
Mizrahi 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.
Mizrahi checks a leg kick.
Mizrahi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Mizrahi.#CL#
Kundsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Mizrahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Kundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Kundsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Mizrahi misses.
Mizrahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mizrahi throws a right and a left that Kundsen avoids nicely.
Mizrahi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kundsen is looking to counter punch.
Kundsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kundsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi throws a push kick but Kundsen slaps the foot to one side.
Mizrahi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kundsen dodges the punch combination from Mizrahi.
Nice straight punches there by Kundsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kundsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi misses with a straight left.
Kundsen throws a body kick that misses.
Mizrahi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kundsen slips a jab from Mizrahi.
Kundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Kundsen was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Mizrahi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Kundsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mizrahi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kundsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kundsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kundsen lands with a hook. Mizrahi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mizrahi scores with a body shot.
Mizrahi avoids the head kick by Kundsen.
Mizrahi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kundsen connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Mizrahi closes the distance and pushes Kundsen back into the cage.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kundsen avoids it.
Kundsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kundsen lands a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Kundsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kundsen gets through Mizrahi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Kundsen tries to pull guard but Mizrahi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kundsen drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Kundsen.
Kundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kundsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mizrahi missing with knees to the body.
Kundsen tries to pull guard but Mizrahi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Kundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kundsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kundsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Kundsen throws a head punch that misses.
Kundsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mizrahi smiles and moves away.
Mizrahi scores with a hook to the body. Kundsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizrahi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kundsen.
Mizrahi wants to counter the offense by Kundsen and move into the clinch position.
Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kundsen.
Kundsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mizrahi.#T3#
Kundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mizrahi swings for the body but Kundsen moves out of range.
Ansgar Kundsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kundsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Mizrahi does it's job there.
Kundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mizrahi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mizrahi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kundsen.
Kundsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mizrahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kundsen.
Kundsen dodges the punch combination from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi looks to throw the jab but Kundsen is out of range.
Kundsen slips a straight right by Mizrahi.
It looked like Kundsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kundsen tests Mizrahi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kundsen.
Mizrahi thinks about the counter body kick.
Kundsen throws a head kick that Mizrahi semi-blocks.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kundsen lands a body shot.
Mizrahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kundsen darts in looking for a takedown but Mizrahi gets double underhooks and turns Kundsen into the cage.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kundsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kundsen. #CL2#
Mizrahi clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kundsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kundsen misses with some punches.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kundsen on the inside.
Kundsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Kundsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kundsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donnie Mizrahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kundsen lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ansgar Kundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kundsen 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansgar Kundsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Ansgar Kundsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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#R1#
Correa misses with a wild combination.
Correa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Correa throws out a powerful jab.
Kundsen ducks right into an uppercut from Correa.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kundsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Correa catches Kundsen right on the button with a cross.
Kundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kundsen tries to counter by clinching up but Correa breaks away and moves out of range.
Correa scores with the left hand. Kundsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Correa lands a jab to the head.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kundsen moves away.
Kundsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Correa misses with a body shot.
Correa lands a jab-cross combination.
Correa lands an overhand right.
Correa throws a body punch but Kundsen moves out of range.
Kundsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Correa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Correa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correa.
No joy there for Kundsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kundsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Correa misses.
Ansgar Kundsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Correa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Kundsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Correa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Correa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Correa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kundsen.
Kundsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Correa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Correa.
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kundsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Correa checks a low kick from Kundsen.
Correa just misses with a punch to the body.
Correa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kundsen moves away from the strike by Correa.
Kundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Correa manages to circle out of the way.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Correa throws a hook but Kundsen avoids it easily.
Correa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kundsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Correa looks to land a left hand but Kundsen moved out of range nicely.
Correa throws a nice looking combination but Kundsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kundsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Correa finds it's target.
Correa's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Correa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice combination there by Correa.
Correa throws a hook but Kundsen avoids it easily.
Kundsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Correa.
Kundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kundsen takes one on the button.
Kundsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kundsen. Correa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kundsen takes a swing at Correa's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correa connects with a nice looking jab.
Kundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Correa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Correa.
Kundsen tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Kundsen is looking to wear down Correa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kundsen defending well as Correa loads up on a big left hand.
Correa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kundsen drops his hands momentarily and Correa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Correa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Correa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kundsen misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Correa misses with a double jab
and Kundsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Correa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Correa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Correa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correa scores with a jab. Kundsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Correa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kundsen in his tracks.
Kundsen throws a right and a left that Correa avoids nicely.
Kundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correa throws out the jab.
Kundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Correa manages to circle out of the way.
Correa punishes Kundsen's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Correa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from Correa.
Correa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kundsen.
An attempted straight right counter from Kundsen misses the target.
Correa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kundsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Correa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kundsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Correa looks for a takedown but Kundsen sprawls well.
Ansgar Kundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Correa.
Correa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Correa misses with a few strikes there.
As Correa backs away, Kundsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kundsen misses with a hook.#T2#
Correa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jose Correa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kundsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Kundsen is looking to counter the offense by Correa and move into the clinch.
Correa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Correa misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kundsen misses the target.
Correa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kundsen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa lands with a shot to the body.
Correa feints a jab promting Kundsen to slip. Correa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kundsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Correa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kundsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Correa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Kundsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Kundsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correa. Kundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from Correa.
Correa misses with a hook
and Kundsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kundsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kundsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Correa misses with a hook to the body
and Kundsen counters with a left to the body.
Kundsen takes a swing at Correa's ribcage but misses.
Kundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Kundsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Correa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kundsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Correa thinking.
Correa is breathing heavily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Kundsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Correa lands a jab to Kundsen's midsection.
Kundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Correa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kundsen.
A big left from Correa misses.
Kundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correa feints the counter takedown.
Correa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kundsen.
Kundsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kundsen tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Correa looks to land a combination but Kundsen avoids it well.
Kundsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Correa throws a right and a left that Kundsen avoids nicely.
Kundsen walks into a jab.
Correa misses with a straight right.
As Correa tries to get set, Kundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Correa manages to avoid the attempt.
Correa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Correa misses with a series of wild punches.
Kundsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kundsen misses with an uppercut
and Correa counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
Correa works the jab nicely.
Kundsen slips under a jab from Correa.
Kundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Correa misses with a right hand
and Correa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correa swinging wildly here.
Kundsen tries to clinch up.
Correa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Correa throws a series of punches but Kundsen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correa. Kundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kundsen throwing a counter right hand but Correa manages to avoid it.
Correa misses with a two punch combination.
Correa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Correa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Correa misses with a combination
#KD#
and Kundsen counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Correa! #ROC#
Correa is rocked!
Correa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kundsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Correa is still in real trouble! Can Kundsen finish him?#SUB#
Kundsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Correa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Correa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Correa is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
Correa trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kundsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Correa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Correa seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Kundsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Kundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Correa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ansgar Kundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Correa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kundsen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Correa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Correa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jose Correa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.#SUB#
Kundsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kundsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Correa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kundsen defends it easily.
Kundsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kundsen tries for a kimura but Correa is defending well.
Correa tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kundsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Correa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Correa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Correa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Correa!
Jose Correa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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